11 Cheerful DIY Watermelon Crafts For A Summer Feel

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Watermelons just scream summer, and there’s nothing better than adding a couple of watermelon decorations to your home to add a summer feel. Let’s make some watermelons for summer vibes in your home.

Make a super cute baby blanket inspired by watermelon – so summer-like! Your kid’s nursery will be spruced up for summer, and it will look more cheerful. For making this blanket you’ll need just some sewing skills, and of course you can make an adult version, too.

DIY watermelon baby blanket (via www.shelterness.com)

DIY watermelon baby blanket (via www.shelterness.com)

Accentuate shelves in your home adding fruit slices to them! Of course I’m not talking about real fruits – these are wooden accents. The pieces are painted to show strawberries and watermelons but you can go for any fruits you like. Such a piece will be great both for adults’ and kids’ spaces.

DIY watermelon slice shelf (via www.abubblylife.com)

DIY watermelon slice shelf (via www.abubblylife.com)

A foam watermelon memo board is an easy back to school craft for decorating and displaying in the office, classroom, or home. It’s complete with watermelon seed thumbtacks for a three dimensional layer of fun. Make and hang it right now and you’ll add cheer to your space.

DIY foam watermelon memo board (via www.thecasualcraftlete.com)

DIY foam watermelon memo board (via www.thecasualcraftlete.com)

Here is an affordable and creative way to add bold colors to your table this summer with a set of wooden watermelon coasters! Is there anything cuter than a watermelon coaster to place your cold drink on during a sunny day outside? Sweeten up wood slices with a touch of paint and hint of glitter for the perfect summer table decor.

DIY wooden watermelon coasters with a touch of glitter (via www.youngatheartmommy.com)

DIY wooden watermelon coasters with a touch of glitter (via www.youngatheartmommy.com)

The good news is there are plenty of summer days left which means plenty of days to enjoy juicy watermelons. Make a cool cross-stitch watermelon piece for décor or to use it for some piece – cover the jar lid with it, and it will be a nice accent. The project is cool and easy, you don’t need special skills.

DIY watermelon cross-stitch pattern (via www.storypiece.net)

DIY watermelon cross-stitch pattern (via www.storypiece.net)

With summer in full swing, it is time to update your home decor for the season! Take a wooden plaque and make a cool watermelon sign painting it. If your sign comes with a burlap hanging loop, you can use that, or use a small piece of ribbon and some hot glue to add a new loop to the top of the sign. Use it as a wreath, party decor, on your mantle – wherever you need a little summer cheer!

DIY watermelon sign (via www.bugaboocity.com)

DIY watermelon sign (via www.bugaboocity.com)

Summertime is full of lots of barbecues, summer picnics and plenty of outdoor eating. Make your table festive with coordinating table decor. Turn boring terracotta pots into cute watermelon utensil holders with the help of some acrylic paint!

DIY watermelon terra cotta pots (via spotofteadesigns.com)

DIY watermelon terra cotta pots (via spotofteadesigns.com)

Nothing screams summer quite like watermelon! These giant watermelon decor pieces will give your home a fun pop of color, and are easy to make with scrap wood. These watermelon slices fit comfortably on a fireplace mantel, and pair perfectly with the lemon and lime already on display.

DIY giant watermelon decor (via www.thehandymansdaughter.com)

DIY giant watermelon decor (via www.thehandymansdaughter.com)

This juicy alarm clock on the bedside table equals fun, fruit-themed mornings – that’s right what we need in the summer. All you need to do is to take a green-framed alarm clock and add a watermelon printed or painted paper as a backdrop. Voila!

DIY watermelon alarm clock (via www.shelterness.com)

DIY watermelon alarm clock (via www.shelterness.com)

This gorgeous large watermelon planter is an amazing idea for summer, and it will add instant cheer to the space. Make a wooden planter with slices on the sides, and paint it as a watermelon. It’s a fun and gorgeous idea, plant something interesting inside!

DIY watermelon slice planter (via www.gina-michele.com)

DIY watermelon slice planter (via www.gina-michele.com)

Make a cool and fun watermelon potholder of batik fabric. It will take some time to make but it’s worth it. It’s a quilted piece, so you won’t burn yourself. Enjoy cooking and other kitchen activities with such juicy and colorful potholders!

DIY watermelon potholder (via abeautifulmess.com)

DIY watermelon potholder (via abeautifulmess.com)