DIY Watermelon Tablecloth

I’m watermelon obsessed this summer! Apparently the rest of the world is too. I had been wanting a cute summery tablecloth but couldn’t find a pattern I really loved, so I decided to have some fun and make my own! This project has a dual purpose: It makes a great tablecloth for your patio OR it also works as a durable picnic blanket.

Supplies

a 9’x12′ canvas drop cloth
acrylic paint
2 large baking potatoes
foam brushes
a black sharpie

Instructions

Cut baking potato in half at the widest part then cut out watermelon shapes (shown below). I used two separate potatoes so I could use the widest part for each shape.
It is easier if you draw your shapes on the potato first as a cutting guide. Make sure the top of your potato stamp is as flat as you can get it or your stamp will be patchy.
Let your potatoes dry out a little or pat with paper towel if you are in a hurry. If your potatoes are too wet the paint doesn’t apply as well.
Apply your paint evenly with a foam brush.
Stamp canvas drop cloth with watermelon shapes, alternating their direction as you go. I found it quickest to do all the red triangles first then go back and add in the rind.
When your paint is dry, use your sharpie to draw in the seeds. You could also use black paint and a brush, but a sharpie was faster for me.

And you’re done! This project took me under an hour to complete and I love how it turned out!