This watermelon centerpiece is the perfect thing to decorate the table at your next backyard barbeque or a summertime birthday feast. It’s easy as 1-2-3 and is practically free!
DIY Watermelon Centerpiece
1. Select a watermelon that sets stable on a flat surface. You won’t want it rolling around. Most we found have a natural flat spot where it rested in the garden. Place it on the counter or large cutting surface.
2. With a sturdy knife, mark a rectangle around the top edge of your watermelon.
3. Use your knife to cut out a rectangular wedge.
4. With a spoon or melon baller scoop out as much of the delicious pink flesh of your watermelon, saving it for the fruit salad you will be serving your guests and family.
5. Set containers such as mason jars, vases, or even plastics cups in the cavity of the melon. I found it works best if your containers are level with the top of the watermelon or just below. Fill them with water about 3/4 full.
6. Add your favorite flowers – we picked zinnias from our garden for a colorful, festive look.
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This is an awesome idea. I might have to try that next week! Thanks so much for sharing!
thank you Shambray 🙂 it’s a fun project that brightens everyone’s day!
Oh! That really is pretty.
thank you so much 🙂 I’m glad you stopped for a visit today!
That is absolutely adorable! I love zinnia’s. I didn’t grow any this year though 🙁 Maybe next year.
thank you! I like to plant zinnias around the edge of our vegetable garden – they always make me smile 🙂 I hope you get to plant them next year!
Very pretty, Linda!!
thank you Cheryl 🙂 zinnias and watermelon just should ‘summer!’ to me
That’s a really cute idea!
thank you, Sylvia 🙂
This is such a clever idea, and I just love your zinneas! They are gorgeous!
thank you, Kara 🙂 Zinnias are such a happy flower!
This is so beautiful! And I think even I can do it. 🙂 Well, we will see. It sure says summer and would be beautiful for a picnic or summer party. ~Pamela
why, thank you Pamela, and yes, you can!!! I hope you’ll give it a try.
What a nice idea! I like the vibrancy of the colors… very cheery and fun. 🙂
thank you 🙂 I love the bright colors of zinnias greeting me as I head out to the vegetable garden each day.
Such a cute idea for summer table. Thanks for sharing with After School Link Up!
thanks, Natalie, it does make a cheerful table. I’m so glad you came by today – have a wonderful weekend!
How cute! Every year I hope to plant zinnias–now I wish I would have planted some this year!
I do love my zinnias 🙂 they make me smile! Maybe you’ll have yours NEXT summer – they are so easy, I hope you do.