WATERMELON BABY CARRIAGE

A fun, easy project ... perfect for a baby shower or a child's birthday party!

MATERIALS:
Watermelon
Sharp pointed utensil
Sharp knife
Large spoon
Toothpicks
Orange Slices
Strawberries
Kiwis

Almost any shape watermelon will work for this project.

Cut a thin slice from the bottom to provide a stable base.

Draw the outlines for the carriage as shown in the pattern image.

Use a sharp knife to cut out the section to be used for the handle. Cut all the way through the rind.

Use a decorating tool or knife to cut the fancy edges of the carriage.

Remove the top section of rind.

Hollow the carriage and attach the handle with toothpicks.
Attach wheels made from orange slices and hubcaps made from strawberries and kiwis.

Fill the carriage with approx. 4 cups of fruit salad.

Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board

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I would also really like to know how to make the watermelon baby carriage. Thanks

Tina Avery - Atlanta