I love drawing inspiration from children’s book.

Take for example today’s Popsicle Stick Watermelon Slices kid 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.

Absolutely perfect for story time and summer! So don’t delay – grab those craft supplies and “grow” some today!!! Happy crafting, my friends!!!

Popsicle Stick Watermelon Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per watermelon slice}
* School Glue
* Pink Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* Scissors
* Cardstock {pink and green}
* Black Marker
optional – sparkles, glitter, rhinestones etc.

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!

Love our Popsicle Stick Watermelon craft? Be sure to check out our Paper Plate Watermelon kid craft idea! Another DIY activity that is perfect for the flamingo lovers in your life!