Craft Stick Watermelon

Looking for a fun and easy craft to celebrate summer? This craft stick watermelon craft is the perfect way to spark creativity and bring a splash of color to your day!

With just a few simple supplies like jumbo craft sticks, paint, and markers, this popsicle stick craft is a hit with kids of all ages. It’s quick to make, customizable, and ideal for keeping little hands busy. Whether you’re working with a group of preschoolers or planning a family crafting session, this watermelon craft is sure to delight.

Who would enjoy making this craft? Everyone! From toddlers exploring colors and shapes to older kids adding their own creative flair, this summer craft for kids offers something for all skill levels. Parents and teachers will love how easy and affordable it is to gather the supplies, many of which you might already have at home.

When should you make this adorable watermelon craft?

Nutrition Unit Study: Incorporate this craft into a lesson about healthy eating and fruits. It’s a fun and creative way to teach kids about the benefits of eating watermelon and other nutritious foods.
Letter W Week in Preschool: Use this craft to reinforce the letter W by creating a connection between the letter and the word “watermelon.” It’s an engaging activity that helps kids remember their letters.
Summer Camp Activities: This craft is a fantastic addition to summer camp programs. It’s quick to set up, easy to clean up, and enjoyable for kids of all ages.
Fruit-Themed Book or Party Craft: Pair this craft with a storytime session featuring fruit-themed books or as an interactive activity during a fruit-themed party.
At Home: Keep kids entertained on a lazy summer afternoon with this simple and delightful craft. It’s a great way to spend quality time together.
Classroom Activities: Use this as part of your arts and crafts curriculum to engage students while reinforcing seasonal or thematic lessons.
Summer Break Fun: This craft is perfect for keeping kids busy and creative during long summer days when school is out.

The possibilities with this craft stick watermelon craft are endless! Go traditional with red or pink watermelon hues, or get creative with your color palette. Add a hanging loop and suction cup to display it in a sunny window, or attach a magnet to the back to turn it into a cheerful refrigerator decoration. The lightweight design also makes it a wonderful party favor or classroom decoration.

Tips and Tricks for the Watermelon Popsicle Stick Craft

For younger children, consider pre-gluing the craft sticks together so they can jump straight into decorating.
Instead of paint, use markers or crayons for a less messy option.
Swap out drawn seeds for buttons, sequins, or even small pompoms to add a fun texture.
Embellish your watermelon slice with glitter or sparkly accents for a unique touch.
Encourage creativity by letting kids choose unconventional colors for their watermelon designs—who says watermelon can’t be blue or purple?

How to Make a Watermelon with Craft Sticks

Ready to get started? Gather your supplies, download the free template, and follow our easy step-by-step tutorial below. We’ll guide you through every stage of creating your very own craft stick watermelon masterpiece!

Materials:

Jumbo Craft Sticks
Wiggle Eyes
Craft Glue or a Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Craft Paint – Dark Pink, Light Pink, Light Green, & Dark Green
Scissors
Paintbrush
Black Marker, Black
Pencil

Instructions:

To create the watermelon, create a triangle with three jumbo craft sticks on your work surface, and secure at the corners glue.

*We used a glue gun and glue sticks for this tutorial, but you can use liquid craft glue for this project. Just allow for drying time between steps.

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 glue.

Paint the watermelon rind with light green craft paint and the watermelon fruit with dark pink craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.

Attach two wiggle eyes with glue.

Create cheeks by dipping a new pencil eraser into pink 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 craft paint. Let dry.

All done!

This simple and engaging watermelon craft is a wonderful way to celebrate the season, spark creativity, and create memories. Whether you display your finished creations in your home, give them as gifts, or simply enjoy the process of making them, this craft is sure to be a summertime favorite. Happy crafting!