DIY Watermelon Sun Catcher: The Cutest Summer Craft That Makes Your Windows POP 🍉☀️

 

This cute little DIY Watermelon Sun Catcher was a hit in my son’s pre-school! It is really easy and entertaining for your little kids to help you make. 

 

DIY Watermelon Sun Catcher

 

If sunshine had a personality, we’re pretty sure it would look exactly like a watermelon sun catcher hanging in your window. Bright, cheerful, colorful… and just a little bit irresistible.

There’s something magical about crafts that catch the light. When the sun shines through colorful paper or glass, suddenly your living room wall becomes a rainbow of color and joy. It’s simple, it’s beautiful, and it’s one of those crafts that instantly feels like summer in the best possible way.

And let’s be honest for a second.

If you’re a parent, teacher, aunt, grandma, babysitter, or basically any adult who has ever tried to entertain kids for more than 12 minutes… you know the struggle is real.

You need activities that are:

✔ Easy
✔ Affordable
✔ Fun
✔ Slightly messy (because that’s half the fun)
✔ And adorable enough to proudly display afterward

Enter the DIY Watermelon Sun Catcher.

This craft checks every single box.

It’s colorful, simple enough for little hands, and creates a cheerful decoration that looks amazing hanging in the window. Plus, watermelon crafts just scream summer happiness.

So today we’re diving into everything you need to know about making a DIY Watermelon Sun Catcher, including:

• Why sun catcher crafts are amazing for kids

• Supplies you probably already have at home

• Simple step-by-step instructions

• Creative variations to try

• Tips for crafting with kids without losing your sanity

And of course, we’ll sprinkle in a few of our classic Lou Lou Girls playful asides, because crafting should be fun, not stressful.

So grab your scissors, and maybe a snack (preferably watermelon), and let’s get crafting.

 

Why Sun Catcher Crafts Are Pure Magic

Before we dive into the how-to, let’s talk about why sun catcher crafts are such a favorite for families.

First of all, they’re beautiful.

But more importantly, they’re engaging and educational for kids.

Crafts like sun catchers help develop creativity and fine motor skills while still feeling like playtime.

Translation?

Kids think they’re just having fun while their brains are quietly learning important skills.

That’s what we call a parenting win.

In my neighborhood, we do a “play school” once a week for the kids that were almost pre-school age but didn’t quite make the cut. It was my turn last week and I of course was trying to come up with something at the last minute.

 

My letter for the day was “W” so I thought why not make something like a watermelon. This was really easy and the kids loved squishing it around! They also felt really special that we hung them in the window. Kids are cute.

 

 

DIY Watermelon Sun Catcher

WHAT YOU NEED:

1. Ziploc baggies
2. Clear hair gel
3. Red food coloring
4. Black Felt
5. Scissors
6. Tape

 

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut little “seeds” out of the black felt.
2. Poor a Tbs of hair gel into a Ziploc bag and add food coloring. 
3. Next put in your seeds.
4. Zip the bag shut, fold it over a few times, and secure it with tape.
5. Let your toddler squish it around until the color is fully mixed. 
6. Hang it in a window to let it catch the sun!

 

Does anyone have any other great “W” themed activities? I’d love to hear them!

 

Tips for Crafting With Kids (Without Losing Your Mind)

Crafting with kids is amazing…

But let’s be honest.

It can also be chaotic.

Here are a few survival tips.