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 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.

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

Happy crafting, my friends! #gluedtomycrafts

Puffy Paint Watermelon Craft Supplies:

* Foaming Shaving Cream
* #1 brand of school glue Elmer’s School Glue
* Red Food Coloring
* Paint Brush
* Small Bowl
* Large Paper Plate
* Kid Scissors
* Elmer’s Paint N Squeeze Brush {Green}
* Small Black Craft Buttons

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}