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Summer Craft: DIY Paper Plate Watermelon Flower Hanger

Hey everyone! I'm excited to show you a fun and easy craft. Today, we will be making a summer watermelon floral hanging design using a paper plate. This DIY project is easy to create and fun to welcome the summer season. You'll make this watermelon floral hanging design to display your artificial flowers creatively. It's also a great way to use any extra paper plates you may have lying around and aren't sure what to do with. You may have extras from a birthday party or a BBQ. If you're ready, let's get started creating your floral hanging design!

Paper Plate watermelon flower hanging design

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Summer Craft: DIY Paper Plate Watermelon Flower Hanger

Close up on paper plate watermelon flower hanger

Materials,-paint, faux flowers, paintbrush, and paper plate

Materials:
- Paintbrush
- Artificial flowers
- Paper plate (any size you prefer)
- String or craft twine
- Scissors
- Hot glue
Optional-Hole Puncher

Paper plate and scissors

Start by cutting the paper plate in half.

Paper plate cut in half

Paper plate, paintbrush, and paint

painted paper plate and light green paint
Use a darker green paint to cover the bottom area of the plate. Let it dry between each coat of paint.

Painted paper plate sections and black paint
Continue applying paint to each area of the plate. Then, add the lighter green and red paint. For the lighter green, mix the darker green with the lighter green to create the color.
Use a smaller paintbrush to create seeds on each section

Hand holding painted plate painted green and red.

Collage showing plates sections glued together
 Apply hot glue to the inner section of one side of the plate and press the other half over it to create an opening in the middle.
Painted paper plate near string and scissors
Attach the string or twine using hot glue. If you have a hole puncher, you can punch two holes at both ends of the hanger to insert and tie off the string. Press the string in place using hot glue.

Painted paper plate near faux flowers

Add artificial flowers to the center of your design. If you find it difficult to insert the flowers, you can use a foam block cut to size to fit between the plate sections.  When adding the flowers, distribute the weight evenly to keep the design level when hanging.

Hanging watermelon flower hanger

I hope you enjoyed this enjoyable DIY project. It's a fun way to display your flowers. Thank you for visiting and creating with me.
I look forward to seeing you soon. ♡

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  1. thepaintedapron.comJune 28, 2024 at 7:09 AM

    This is super cute Steph, so clever and creative!
    Jenna

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    1. StephanieJune 28, 2024 at 9:31 AM

      Jenna, thank you so much! You are so kind. ♡

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  2. Joanne June 28, 2024 at 12:34 PM

    That is so cute!

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    1. StephanieJune 28, 2024 at 1:46 PM

      Joanne, thank you. I appreciate your feedback 😊 ❤️

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  3. Two Chicks and a MomJune 28, 2024 at 10:46 PM

    You are so creative! I love this and so right for summer.

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    1. StephanieJune 29, 2024 at 12:44 AM

      Thank you. You are very kind. I appreciate that. ♡

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  4. Amy JohnsonJune 29, 2024 at 5:26 AM

    What a cute idea! I love it!

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    1. StephanieJune 29, 2024 at 5:43 AM

      Amy, thank you so much. I appreciate your feedback. 😊

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  5. Handmade in IsraelJuly 1, 2024 at 2:18 AM

    This is really cute! What a lovely idea.

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  6. MichelleJuly 1, 2024 at 6:14 AM

    This is so cute and clever!

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  7. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJuly 1, 2024 at 6:25 AM

    I love that it's watermelon slices. That is as summery as you can get. Cute! #MMBC

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    1. StephanieJuly 1, 2024 at 1:59 PM

      Carol, thank you so much! Happy you enjoyed it. :)

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  8. Kim CarberryJuly 1, 2024 at 8:32 AM

    That is so cute and perfect for summer. What a fantastic idea for something so simple as a paper plate.

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    1. StephanieJuly 1, 2024 at 1:57 PM

      Kim, thank you! Yes, it was a very simple creation. I hope to inspire more people to create using every day items. :)

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  9. AnneJuly 2, 2024 at 3:19 AM

    We love watermelons in our house, I think this would make a lovely little decoration and easy enough for my youngest to make. As everyone else has said, it's very cute (And I have some spare paper plates!) #mmbc

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    1. StephanieJuly 2, 2024 at 4:32 AM

      Thank you! Yes, this would also make a great craft for children. Thank you for visiting!

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  10. creativejewishmom.comJuly 5, 2024 at 2:02 AM

    Adorable! thanks for sharing on craft schooling sunday!

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  11. Sandi MagleJuly 5, 2024 at 1:50 PM

    Cute Idea, I'm going to do this with my Grandgirl when she comes for the weekend, thanks for the idea!

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    1. StephanieJuly 5, 2024 at 4:40 PM

      Sandi, oh, that sounds wonderful. I hope you two enjoy this craft together.

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  12. Funky Junk InteriorsJuly 5, 2024 at 3:23 PM

    So clever! That paper plate is the perfect shape for this adorable project. It looks SO summery!

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  13. Jennifer WiseJuly 10, 2024 at 1:27 PM

    Love, love, love the watermelon theme! So summery and cute. You're so clever, Stephanie--you come up with so many amazing things. Thank you for sharing this lovely post with us at the Will Blog for Comments #42 linkup. We hope to see you next time with more posts to share, old or new.

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    1. StephanieJuly 10, 2024 at 7:38 PM

      Aw, you are always so kind, Jennifer. You made me smile. I'm so happy you enjoyed this summer DIY project. Thank you for taking the time to visit.

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  14. Linda @ Life and LindaJuly 14, 2024 at 9:22 AM

    Steph , such a cute project. You are always so creative. Thanks for sharing at Love Your Creativity.

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  15. Jennifer WiseJuly 19, 2024 at 8:59 AM

    Hi, Stephanie. I'm dropping in again with congratulations--this blog post is the Host's Choice from the Will Blog for Comments #42 linkup! It will be featured in the spotlight for visitors to see for the next 2 weeks, starting today. You're welcome to save the "This Blog Post Was a Featured Favorite" image from there to share here with your readers. We hope to see you at linkup #43 as well, sharing more posts (old or new). It opens Monday morning! Have a great weekend. :)

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    1. StephanieJuly 19, 2024 at 10:01 AM

      Jennifer, thank you so much for letting me know about the featured favorite pick. I'm excited! I'll be sure to swing by your blog and get the image to post. Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  16. Sum of their StoriesJuly 19, 2024 at 1:42 PM

    What a sweet idea, it looks great. Thank you for stopping by to share with us at Handmade Monday :-)

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