Get creative with the kiddos this summer! Our watermelon handprint craft is a fun and easy way for them to get their art on, plus capture a sweet memory of the season. Who else is grabbing some paint and making prints?
One In A Melon Keepsake Craft
Tell someone they are “one in a melon” with today’s bright and colorful watermelon handprint keepsake printable! It’s the perfect keepsake to make this summer in the comfort of your own home!!!
Not only is it great to make during the summer break BUT it’s also a great gift idea to make for someone you think highly of!
When you are done creating the watermelon piece with your child, slip it in a pretty frame for displaying or your 12×12 scrapbook album for safe keeping. You could even mail it in a flat envelope to people far away!
And because Glued To My Crafts LOVES their readers, the FREEBIE file below, is completely FREE to you! Just grab it below and add a handprint for the watermelon in the center of the cardstock paper and finish off with painted embellishments!
Happy crafting {and gifting} my crafty friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished paper watermelon creations with us! You can ALWAYS tag us on Instagram for easy sharing! I can’t wait to see what you make with your young crafter today!
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One in a melon! This easy and fun handprint watermelon keepsake kids craft idea is perfect for summertime fun!
Craft Supplies:
- Melon Printable – ON OUR LANDING PAGE
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Washable Pink Craft Paint
- Green Craft Paint
- Black Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paint Brushes
- Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
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Directions:
- First grab the FREE Watermelon printable above.
- Print it in color on simple white cardstock paper.
- Next grab your pink craft paint and paper plate.
- Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
- Paint the palm and fingers of your child’s hand completely with the craft paint.
- Working fast, press it in the center of the printable to create the start of a watermelon.
- Use baby wipes to remove the excess paint off their hand.
- If desired, add some glitter on top of the wet paint for a more fun look!
- Then set it aside to let it dry completely before you paint on the green rim for the watermelon, as well as black seeds inside!
- Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the bottom.
- Then display/gift proudly!
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Be sure to also check out our Handprint Cactus and Handprint Flamingo posts for even more FREE keepsake printables to make this summer vacation!
And don’t forget to share pictures with us as well! You can find us on all the major social media sites or you can use our hashtag so we can see it that way – #gluedtomycrafts
Handprint Watermelon Keepsake
- White Cardstock Paper
- Keepsake Printable Landing Page
- Pink Craft Paint
- Green Craft Paint
Instructions
- First print out the provided keepsake printable on white cardstock paper. You only need ONE print per craft.
- Next grab your pink craft paint and paper plate.
- Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
- Paint the palm and fingers of your child's hand completely with the craft paint.
- Working fast, press it in the center of the printable to create the start of a watermelon.
- Use baby wipes to remove the excess paint off their hand.
- If desired, add some glitter on top of the wet paint for a more fun look!
- Then set it aside to let it dry completely before you paint on the green rim for the watermelon, as well as black seeds inside!
- Add other embellishments you see fit, as well as having children sign the bottom.
- Then display/gift proudly!
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