Watermelon Craft Stick Project
If summer had a mascot, it would definitely be watermelon popsicle stick craft. Juicy, bright, and just chaotic enough to leave a sticky trail behind, which honestly makes it the perfect inspiration for a craft project.
This watermelon craft stick project is the cutest little triangle of fruity fun. It’s got googly eyes, painted cheeks, and even hand-drawn seeds. And the best part? No ants. Just paint, glue, and big summertime energy.
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How to Make a Craft Stick Watermelon Slice
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies.
Step 2: Build the Triangle
Lay out three jumbo craft sticks into a triangle shape and glue the corners together. It’s like building a tiny fruity teepee.
Step 3: Fill In the Back
Dry fit some craft sticks across the back of the triangle to fill in the shape. Use a pencil to mark where they need trimming.
Step 4: Trim the Sticks
Trim the sticks down to fit.
Step 5: Glue the Base Together
Glue them across the back to make a solid base.
Step 6: Paint the Rind and Center
Time to paint! Use light green for the rind and dark pink for the watermelon center. Let it dry, then add a second coat if needed. You want bold, juicy colors here!
Step 7: Add Eyes and Cheeks
Glue on your googly eyes, then dab a pencil eraser into pink paint and stamp two cheeks on either side. Suddenly, it’s the happiest fruit you’ve ever seen.
Step 8: Draw a Smile
Draw a smile from cheek to cheek with a black marker. Warning: your own cheeks might hurt from smiling back.
Step 9: Add the Seeds
Add tiny black teardrop shapes for the seeds. Scatter them across the watermelon section like you’re sprinkling little spots of joy.
Step 10: Paint the Rind Stripes
Finish by painting dark green wavy lines onto the rind for that classic watermelon texture. Let it dry and boom! Summer has entered the chat.
All done!
Your smiling watermelon slice is ready for summer!
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