Glued To My Crafts is back again today with ANOTHER creative paper doily craft idea!

Today’s tutorial is ALL about Watermelon Cards I made using those inexpensive paper pieces you can easily find this time of year. This DIY is BURSTING with flavor in a different way than you can ever imagine!!!

Don’t settle for store-bought – make it yourself at home! #gluedtomycrafts

Although, the last few doily themed crafts on Glued To My Crafts, has been focused around the “heart shaped” doilies, I’m super excited for the sweet “change-up” today!

Today we are using a more traditional circular doily, that are actually easier to find at craft stores {least in my experience this past year!}

For this tutorial, we are cutting a simple paper doily in half for watermelon slices and this will give you TWO awesome masterpieces that the lucky receivers will absolutely love!

So find the full tutorial below and “grow” some wonderful pieces to share!

Happy crafting, my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your custom paper doily watermelon cards, on our Facebook page to see! I can’t wait to admire your hard work! #gluedtomycrafts

Paper Doily Watermelon Cards Supplies:

• Circular Paper Doilies – one doily makes TWO cards {in a shade of red or pink}
• Colored Cardstock {we used a lime green, dark green and white}
• Craft Adhesive {like a adhesive tape runner}
• Scissors/Paper Trimmer
• Wiggle Eyes {set of two per card}
• Black/Pink Craft Paint {or Sharpie markers}

Directions:

Normally I do these card crafts in a different step-by-step order but since everyone’s paper doily watermelon could potentially be a different size from mine, I suggest working a bit backwards on this craft! Don’t make your card shape until your watermelon is done first. Then trim out to give away.

• So on that note, first things first – take your circular paper doily and cut it into equal halves. This will give you TWO watermelon cards.
• Use adhesive to adhere one paper doily half to a sheet of lime green cardstock.
• Now cut around the half circle paper doily, leaving a little bit of a rim, to give the look of a watermelon slice.
• Next, adhere that piece to a sheet of white cardstock.
• Take your paper trimmer and NOW trim down your card to create the card. The size of yours may depend on how big you made your watermelon. Because of the odd shape of your card, I do suggest either gifting as is or making your own card {Pinterest would be my go-to place to learn how to make an envelope!}
• Add other embellishments you see fit {like adding on a face with the wiggle eyes and craft paint}
• Finally – it’s time to give away your Doily Watermelon Cards!

For further inspiration this Valentine’s Day holiday, be sure to check out our Unicorn version and Buzz-Worthy Paper Doily Bee Valentine posts! #gluedtomycraftsinspiresyou