Watermelon Slice Paper Squishy Template

Watermelon slice with green rind, red flesh, black seeds and a laughing face

The watermelon slice is the summer fruit of all, and an easy motif for little artists. It is great for anyone who likes red, green and humor.

✂️ What’s in the Template

The PDF holds the melon slice in color, a coloring page and minis. It is about 5.5 inches wide, half-moon shaped, with a green rind, red flesh and black seeds.

At a Glance

Group
Fruit & Veggies
Size
about 4–5.5 in
Pages
3 × A4
Craft time
20–30 minutes
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer and regular printer paper (US Letter or A4)
  • Scissors
  • Wide clear packing tape (or laminating sheets)
  • Stuffing: cotton balls, yarn or paper scraps
  • Crayons or markers for the coloring version

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Print at 100% (turn off “fit to page”). Color the B/W version first.
2
Cut out the front and back along the outer line – the white border is the tape edge.
3
Cover both pieces with wide clear tape, overlapping the strips slightly, and smooth them out.
4
Place the front and back together exactly (colored sides out).
5
Tape all around the edge, leaving about 1 inch open where it says “leave open here”.
6
Stuff with cotton, yarn or paper scraps – not too full – and tape the opening shut. Done!

💡 Tips

  • The curved edge at the bottom needs a wide tape border.
  • Stuff evenly so the slice lies flat on the table.
  • Draw the seeds as black teardrops with a marker.
  • Streak the rind with dark green.

🎨 Color Ideas

Juicy Red
Red flesh with a white border and a striped green rind.
Yellow Melon
Yellow flesh, a real variety, looks cheerful.
Pink Mix
Pink flesh and a light green rind for a soft melon.

🔄 Variations

Melon Picnic
Play picnic with the minis and a paper blanket.
Big Smile
Draw the face as a huge smile across the middle.

Safety: Stuffing and tape are not for children under 3. Never use real food or scented oils as stuffing.

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  • Regular printer paper: No cardstock, no special paper, no laminator needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many seeds are drawn?
About five to seven, but you can add more.

Does the slice lie flat?
Yes, filled with cotton it rests calmly on a table.

Which colors work?
Red and green are classic, but yellow or pink are fun too.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Wassermelone-Squishy.