Grab a paper plate and supplies and make these easy Watermelon Paper Plate fans! A fun DIY craft you can do at home with the kids or a fun activity for yourself.
Paper plate fans are so easy to make, and I was thinking summer when I made these. It would be fun to make a bunch and have for a summer cookout for guests to fan themselves as we chat outside.
Watermelon Paper Plate Fan
These turned out so good, and really would be fun to make and have on hand. Or make a bunch for the 4th of July, to cool down with as you watch fireworks pop.
I made a handful of these so each member of my family hand one.
What Do You Need To Make A Paper Plate Fan
What Do You Need To Make A Paper Plate Fan - Paper Plate
- Red Paint
- Pink Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Dark Green Paint
- Light Green Paint
- Black Sharpie
- Glue (Hot Glue or school glue)
- Large Popsicle Stick
- Scissors
How To Make Watermelon Fans
I share the full directions below in the printable card. You will see how I cut the paper plate, and then worked on creating a layered look of colors onto the plate. Doing red and pink paint really helped to bring out a true watermelon look.
Now for the rind, you will see I did a dark green and light green. It adds depth and dimension to reach for two different colors. Just play around with the colors and create a fun look that you find it pretty.
Then for the seeds I used a marker to draw on little teardrop-shaped seeds. I think it turned out perfect.
Once the paper plates are all dry, you will then glue on your stick and you are ready to fan yourself or family in a fun and colorful way.
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Watermelon Paper Plate Fan
Whip up one or more of these watermelon paper plate fans. An easy way to cool down this summer in a colorful way. A fun paper plate craft for kids and adults.
Materials
- Paper Plate
- Red Paint
- Pink Paint
- Dark Green Paint
- Light Green Paint
- Black Sharpie
- Large Popsicle Stick
Tools
- Scissors
- Paint Brushes
- Glue or Glue Gun
Instructions
- Cut the paper plate in half. Paint red and pink watermelon section of the plate.
- Paint green rind part of plate, leaving a white space blank in between the colors.
- Draw watermelon seeds with a black marker.
- Glue on a large popsicle stick for the handle.
