Puffy Paint & Paper Plate Watermelon Slices

Summer will be here before you know it, so if you are looking for a creative and artist way to keep the kids busy this upcoming break – look no further because today’s crafty post is for you!

Not only is this Puffy Paint Watermelon Slices idea really simple for you to do with your child BUT it’s also pretty inexpensive and creates a fun texture when it’s all done. Then with the finished watermelon slice pieces you can easily display them as is or make a beautiful party garland by punching holes on the top of each pieces and stringing them all together for a quick banner.

The possibilities are endless with this timeless watermelon craft idea! So don’t delay – find the full tutorial and supply list below!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your watermelon slices made from paper plates with us! You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing! I can’t wait to see what you make with your little crafter today! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR PUFFY PAINT CRAFT WITH —> Cupcake Liner Watermelon Card

Craft Supplies:

Foaming Shaving Cream
School Glue
Red Food Coloring
Foam Paint Brush
Small Bowl
Large Paper Plate
Kid Scissors
Elmer’s Paint N Squeeze Brush {Green}
Small Black Craft Buttons

RELATED POST —> Fingerprint Watermelon Card

Directions:

First you will want to make your puffy paint. This is done by placing equal parts of shaving cream and school glue in your small dish.
Now for the pink coloring. Add ONE drop of red food coloring to the mixture. Then mix your three ingredients together until it’s like thick frosting. Add more food coloring to get your desired color but remember your puffy paint will dry a shade darker than it looks. Set your dish aside.
Now grab your large paper plate and scissors. Cut your paper plate into FOURS. First in half, then each piece in half again.
Grab your green paint pen. Have children paint the rims of each paper plate slice green. Set the paint pen aside.
Now go ahead and grab your puffy paint mixture and paint brush. Have children place a good layer of “frosting” on each paper plate slice, to create the “inner” of the watermelon. Remember to have them lay it on thick so they get that fun texture.
To finish the Puffy Paint Watermelon Slices craft, have children add some button “watermelon seeds” on top of the puffy paint mixture while it’s still wet.
Then once done with the craft, set it in an undisturbed area to let it dry completely before displaying proudly! {once dry, the texture will be bumpy and colors may get darker}

PAIR YOUR FINISHED PUFFY PAINT CRAFT WITH —> Paper & Craft Button Watermelon

Don’t let the crafty fun stop here! We have TONS of craft ideas for you to recreate and pair along with today’s puffy paint watermelon tutorial! Just check out these posts, listed below, to see what I’m talking about!

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Fingerprint Watermelon Card

It's got a total of FIVE supplies and the steps are very basic! In the end, they will have a piece that "looks" like a watermelon.

Puffy Paint Watermelon Slices

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Tools:

Supplies:

Foaming Shaving Cream
School Glue
Food Coloring
Small Craft Buttons
Large Paper Plate
Craft Paint

Instructions:

First you will want to make your puffy paint. This is done by placing equal parts of shaving cream and school glue in your small dish.
Now for the pink coloring. Add ONE drop of red food coloring to the mixture. Then mix your three ingredients together until it’s like thick frosting. Add more food coloring to get your desired color but remember your puffy paint will dry a shade darker than it looks. Set your dish aside.
Now grab your large paper plate and scissors. Cut your paper plate into FOURS. First in half, then each piece in half again.
Grab your green paint pen. Have children paint the rims of each paper plate slice green. Set the paint pen aside.
Now go ahead and grab your puffy paint mixture and paint brush. Have children place a good layer of “frosting” on each paper plate slice, to create the "inner" of the watermelon. Remember to have them lay it on thick so they get that fun texture.
To finish the Puffy Paint Watermelon Slices craft, have children add some button "watermelon seeds" on top of the puffy paint mixture while it's still wet.
Then once done with the craft, set it in an undisturbed area to let it dry completely before displaying proudly! {once dry, the texture will be bumpy and colors may get darker}

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