Handprint Watermelon Keepsake
Tell someone they are “one in a melon” with today’s bright and colorful watermelon themed 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 is “one in a melon in your life!”
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 Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing! I can’t wait to see what you make with your young crafter today! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR WATERMELON KEEPSAKE CRAFT WITH —> Puffy Paint Watermelon Slices
One in a melon! This easy and fun handprint watermelon keepsake kids craft idea is perfect for summertime fun!
Craft Supplies:
- Free “One In A Melon” Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
- 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
- optional materials – embellishments like glitter, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
- First grab the FREE Watermelon Themed printable above. Print it in color on simple white cardstock.
- Next grab your pink craft paint and paper plate. Squirt some paint on the paper plate. Paint your child’s hand completely with the craft paint and 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
Supplies:
- White Cardstock Paper
- Pink Craft Paint
- Green Craft Paint
Instructions:
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of 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 your child's hand completely with the craft paint and 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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