Torn Paper Watermelon Craft

Get ready for summer with this fun and easy Torn Paper Watermelon Craft! You need minimal supplies and under 30 minutes to make this cheerful watermelon art.

The summer season is here and it’s time to whip out the fun summer crafts! This Torn Paper Watermelon Craft is a really fun way to make a kid friendly piece of art using just a few simple materials. To make this craft, tear up pieces of green and red paper and then layer them on top of each other to make it look like a watermelon slice. Let’s make some watermelon art!

HOW TO VIDEO:

How to Make a Torn Paper Watermelon

My kids loved this cute craft because it was so easy to make and a great way to prepare for summer!

1. Tear cardstock and glue down on your watermelon template.
2. Add face elements and black button seeds.

Tips for Making a Torn Paper Watermelon Craft

Cardstock Tips

We typically prefer to use cardstock when crafting as it’s a sturdier option. However, for some kids a light weight construction paper will be easier to tear into smaller pieces. Either option is great! A note on cardstock…some brands of cardstock are made as a WHITE core cardstock, meaning when you tear it there will be white in the middle rather than the solid color throughout. This is of course a perfectly fine paper to use, just something to be aware of when paper shopping or if you are surprised to see white while tearing.

Pre-cut Small Pieces of Paper

Younger kids might need help tearing small pieces of paper as it can be time-consuming. Instead, try pre-cutting small squares or rectangles of green and red paper. Then, separate them into containers or baskets to keep the workspace organized. 

Apply Glue with a Glue Stick

Try using a glue stick instead of regular glue, as glue sticks are less messy. Add a small area of glue on your template and then add your paper working in sections.

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