These paper plate watermelon fans are a great craft to do with the kids this summer. They also make a great camp craft or classroom project!
Paper Plate Watermelon Fan
I have a quick summer craft project for you and the kids today. Little hand held fans that look like watermelons, made from paper plates and craft sticks! This is a great project for a hot summer day. If you prefer to keep the paint bottles on the shelf, use construction paper instead.
What you’ll need
- Paper plates
- Jumbo craft stick
- Acrylic craft paint: green, pink, light pink, black
- Scissors
- White craft glue
How to Make a Paper Plate Watermelon Fan
You can find the full printable instructions at the end of this post.
- Cut a V-shape from the paper plate to create a watermelon wedge.
- Paint the craft stick and the rim of the paper plate green.
- Paint the center of the plate pink.
- Use light pink to add a border between the green and pink paint on the paper plate.
- Use the handle end of a large paintbrush dipped in black paint to dot on the seeds.
- When everything is dry, use white craft glue to attach the craft stick to the back of the paper plate.
You can also make a pretty watermelon suncatcher from paper plates and crayons, or you can check out this paper plate fruit tutorial which can easily be made into fans as well.
Paper Plate Watermelon Fan
These paper plate watermelon fans are a great craft to do with the kids this summer. They also make a great camp craft or classroom project!
Supplies
- 1 paper plate
- 1 jumbo craft stick
- Acrylic craft paint green, pink, light pink, black
- Scissors
- White craft glue
Instructions
- Cut a V-shape from the paper plate to create a watermelon wedge.
- Paint the craft stick and the rim of the paper plate green.
- Paint the center of the plate pink.
- Use light pink to add a border between the green and pink paint on the paper plate.
- Use the handle end of a large paintbrush dipped in black paint to dot on the seeds.
- When everything is dry, use white craft glue to attach the craft stick to the back of the paper plate.
Expert Tips & FAQs
TIP: If you wish to have a more finished look, you can paint the back of the fan green to match the craft stick.
This post originally published on this blog on Jun 12, 2013.
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Heather - Chickabug says
Cute! This is the perfect design for a fan. Watermelons are so cool and refreshing. Thanks for sharing! : )
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks Heather, it’s a fun project!