Craft sticks watermelon

Make your summer crafting fun and easy with this adorable craft sticks watermelon! This easy DIY watermelon is the perfect summer craft to brighten your day! Whether you’re crafting with kids or just looking to add a touch of creativity to your décor, this watermelon craft is easy, cute, and so satisfying.

This craft sticks watermelon is one of my favorite summer crafts. It’s simple to make, budget-friendly, and can be customized in so many ways. Plus, who doesn’t love watermelon? The cheerful colors and friendly face make it a hit with kids and adults alike. It’s a great way to spend quality time crafting, whether for fun, as décor, or even as a cute gift!

This project uses accessible materials like jumbo craft sticks and acrylic paint, making it easy for crafters of all experience levels. The step-by-step process is straightforward, and the end result is a vibrant, happy watermelon full of personality. It’s also a great craft to introduce kids to basic crafting techniques like gluing, painting, and assembling.

How to make craft sticks watermelon

Materials Needed

• Craft Sticks: Jumbo-sized sticks are perfect for creating the base of your watermelon. They’re sturdy and easy to customize.
• Wiggle Eyes: These bring your watermelon to life with a playful and charming look.
• Acrylic Craft Paint: You’ll need dark pink and light pink for the fruit, plus light green and dark green for the rind.
• Glue Gun and Glue Sticks: These are essential for securing your craft sticks and wiggle eyes in place.

Equipment Needed

• Scissors: For trimming the craft sticks to fit your triangle shape.
• Paintbrush: Helps you achieve smooth, even coats of paint.
• Black Marker: Perfect for adding the watermelon seeds and smile.
• Pencil: For marking your craft sticks before trimming.

Instructions to make a craft sticks watermelon

Create a fun and easy watermelon craft by starting with jumbo craft sticks. Arrange three sticks into a triangle shape and secure them with glue, ensuring the edges are aligned neatly. For extra support, trim additional craft sticks to fit the triangle’s back and glue them in place, creating a sturdy base. Once the glue is dry, paint the rind section along the outside edge of the triangle green, and the inner portion pink to resemble the fruit. Apply a second coat of paint if needed for a vibrant finish.

Next, bring your watermelon to life by attaching wiggle eyes with a dab of glue near the top center of the pink area. Use a clean sponge or a small round tool to stamp two rosy cheeks below the eyes with pink paint for added charm. Draw a smile between the cheeks with a black marker, then add small black teardrop shapes to represent seeds scattered across the pink area. For an extra touch of detail, use a darker green paint to create wavy lines along the rind, mimicking the texture of a real watermelon. Allow everything to dry completely before displaying your cheerful craft!

Tips

1. Use a small brush for detailed painting like seeds and wavy lines on the rind.
2. Let each layer of paint dry fully to avoid smudges and ensure vibrant colors.
3. If crafting with kids, use non-toxic glue and washable paints for safety.

Craft Variations

1. Magnet Watermelon: Add a magnetic strip to the back and turn your craft into a fun fridge magnet.
2. Mini Watermelon Keychain: Shrink the size and attach a keyring for a portable version.
3. Painted Watermelon Coasters: Use larger sticks to craft a square shape and paint it like a watermelon.
4. Watermelon Garland: Create multiple craft stick watermelons and string them together for a summer party decoration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use regular craft sticks instead of jumbo ones?

Yes, but the watermelon will be smaller.

What kind of paint works best?

Acrylic craft paint is ideal because it’s vibrant and dries quickly.

Is this craft safe for kids?

Absolutely! Just supervise when using scissors or a hot glue gun.

How long does it take to make?

About 1–2 hours, including drying time.

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• Fun and easy pineapple craft
• Craft sticks bee
• Mini shelves with craft sticks
• 4th of July star with craft sticks

Crafting with popsicle sticks is not only fun and easy, but it also allows for endless creativity and possibilities. With just a few materials and some basic tools, you’ll be able to create a cheerful little watermelon that’s sure to make you smile. So gather up some craft sticks and let your imagination run wild! Happy crafting!

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Craft sticks watermelon

Create a fun and easy craft sticks watermelon this summer! Perfect for kids or DIY décor, this cheerful craft is simple and satisfying to make.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Active Time15 minutes mins

Drying time1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Category: Craft

Region: American

Keyword: craft sticks watermelon, diy watermelon, watermelon craft

Yields: 1 watermelon

Author: Petro Neagu

Materials

• Craft Sticks Jumbo
• Wiggle Eyes
• Acrylic Craft Paint – Dark Pink Light Pink, Light Green, Dark Green

Tools

• scissors
• Paintbrush
• Marker - Black
• Pencil
• Glue Gun and Glue Sticks

Instructions

• Gather all supplies. To create the watermelon, create a triangle with three jumbo craft sticks on your work surface, and secure at the corners with a glue gun and glue sticks.
  
• Dry fit additional jumbo craft sticks along the length of the triangle and mark with a pencil.
  
• Trim the ends of the jumbo craft sticks with scissors.
  
• Attach the trimmed jumbo craft sticks to the back of the watermelon with a glue gun and glue sticks.
  
• Basecoat the watermelon rind with light green acrylic craft paint and the watermelon fruit with dark pink acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
  
• Attach two wiggle eyes with a glue gun and glue sticks. Create cheeks by dipping a new pencil eraser into pink acrylic craft paint and stamping on both sides of the watermelon.
  
• Draw a smile from cheek to cheek with a black marker.
  
• To create the watermelon seeds, draw small tear drop shapes with a black marker all over the surface.
  
• Using a paintbrush, add wavy lines to the watermelon rind with dark green acrylic craft paint.
  
• Let dry.
  

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