Craft time with the kids just got a whole lot sweeter! Get creative with our popsicle stick watermelon slices – a simple and fun summertime activity for the little ones.
Watermelon Slices Made From Popsicle Sticks
Let me start off this tutorial by saying I absolutely LOVE drawing inspiration from children’s book.
Take for example today’s Popsicle Stick Watermelon Slice craft idea. It’s inspired by one of our favorites The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli.
With perfect comic pacing, Greg Pizzoli introduces us to one funny crocodile who has one big fear: swallowing a watermelon seed. What will he do when his greatest fear is realized? Will vines sprout out his ears? Will his skin turn pink? This crocodile has a wild imagination that kids will love.
With bold color and beautiful sense of design, Greg Pizzoli’s picture book debut takes this familiar childhood worry and gives us a true gem in the vein of I Want My Hat Back and Not a Box.
Now without ado, today’s watermelon themed craft idea is absolutely perfect for story time and summer! So don’t delay – grab those craft supplies and “grow” some today! You can find EVERYTHING you need to know, in our full watermelon themed tutorial below!
Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished craft stick watermelon slices with us on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see them as well! #gluedtomycrafts
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This fun and easy popsicle stick watermelon slices craft is perfect for kids of all ages! It’s a great way to cool down in the summer heat.
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 3 per craft
- School Glue
- Pink Craft Paint
- Small Paper Plate
- Paint Brush
- Craft Scissors
- Pink Cardstock Paper
- Green Cardstock Paper
- Black Marker
Directions:
- First grab three popsicle sticks {three per watermelon slice} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
- Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each piece you want to make.
- Once those are done drying, go ahead and have children paint their pieces completely pink.
- Again, set aside to let them dry completely.
- Now grab your cardstock paper.
- Cut out a triangular piece for inside the popsicle stick design, as well as a long, rectangular piece for the “outer skin” of the watermelon.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Watermelon Slices – have children glue their paper pieces in place, as well as any other embellishments {like black marker watermelon seeds} they see fit.
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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Love our crafty idea from us? Be sure to check out our Paper Plate Watermelon kid craft idea! It’s a great way to keep the theme going on your craft table!
