Grab your supplies to make a Dollar Tree watermelon wreath and add something special to your front door! Adding Testors paints to a pizza pan is an inexpensive way to create a fun wreath for any season. Ever since I made pizza pan wreaths for the holidays, I have been trying to think of other occasions they would work for. Well, summer and watermelons it is!
This post is sponsored by Testors, however, all projects and opinions are my own.
Video Tutorial Of Watermelon Wreath
You can actually watch my methods for painting and applying vinyl to a spray painted surface in the video below. Just click play!
Can’t watch the video or miss some of the information? You can also follow along below!
Dollar Tree Watermelon Wreath
As I mentioned before, you will need a pizza pan from Dollar Tree for this project. Depending on your Dollar Tree, you may come across two different sizes of pizza pans which are the 12-inch and 16-inch.
For this project, I am using the 12-inch pizza pan, but you can use the 16-inch if you prefer.
Supplies Needed For Watermelon Wreath:
- Testors Spray Paint NOTE: You can purchase these also at Menards.
- Testors Acrylic Paint NOTE: You can find this paint at Menards, and True Value.
- Pizza pan
- Paintbrush
- Cricut machine
- Vinyl
- Weeding tools
- Transfer tape
- Scraper
- Ribbon
- Wire tie
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- This project is made with Design Space files. Click here for my profile. Once on my profile, find the image of the project you want to create, click it to open it up, and then you can make it yourself.
How To Make Watermelon Wreath
Now it is time to make your Dollar Tree wreath. This door hanger is easy to make and will make a welcome addition for guests this summer.
Step 1: Paint Pizza Pan
Start with your pizza pan and spray paint it in the color of your choice. I am using this gorgeous Blush Pink from Testors. Be sure that the pan itself is clean and that all glue has been removed. Be sure to do this outdoors and use several light coats a few minutes apart to paint the pan. Allow to dry 24 hours before continuing.
Then start adding the green “ring” portion to your pan. I started with the Avocado green color and painted the outer most edge of the pizza pan. Brush on light coats and allow to dry before adding additional coats. I ended up with about four coats in this area.
Then add the Seafoam green color inside of the darker green. Again, just brush on light coats allowing them to dry in between coats. I did about three coats in this area.
Step 2: Add Vinyl To Pizza Pan
Cut permanent vinyl on your Cricut machine and weed away any excess. Then you are ready to apply it to your pizza pan to complete the wreath.
When you are adding adhesive vinyl to a spray-painted surface, it is best to allow the paint to cure for 72 hours before adding. This will ensure the paint does not peel from the surface when you are using transfer tape.
In this case, I had waited over 24 hours but I wanted to finish the wreath, so I used a trick in order not to use transfer tape. I cut black vinyl and then white vinyl in an offset around it. I applied the black vinyl to the white using transfer tape.
Remove the transfer tape and then you have a sticker that you can apply to the surface with no transfer tape required. I made sure that the white offset was all one piece. Then I applied it to the center of the pizza pan.
Then I peeled each of the watermelon seeds and put them randomly all over the wreath. I like the look of them randomly but you could cut them in a pattern if you wish.
Note: You will want to make sure to use permanent vinyl on your wreath. If you will be using it outdoors, be sure to seal the entire thing with a few coats of sealer (before adding the ribbon bow). Something like Polycrylic works well. This will protect your wreath from the elements and make it last as long as possible.
Step 3: Make A Ribbon Bow
Cut a few different ribbons to about 7 to 7 1/2 inches in length. I also either cut the ends at an angle or in a “V”.
Stack ribbons randomly then scrunch in the center and add a wire tie to hold it together. Pull tight and trim any excess wire tie. Then cover the center with a small piece of ribbon and hot glue into place.
Step 4: Add Ribbon Bow To Pizza Pan
Hot glue the bow to the wreath. I like mine slightly off-center but you can add to any area you would like. Add a ribbon to the back with hot glue for hanging it on your door.
Look how cute this watermelon wreath is! It just screams summer!
So, are you ready to make this watermelon wreath for yourself? Head to the Dollar Tree to pick up supplies to make your own. I know you will love how this one looks and just how easy it is to make.
Testors paints make this project easy to make. So, grab those supplies and get started! Summer is coming and you will be ready with this Dollar Tree watermelon wreath.
FAQs About Watermelon Wreath
If you have questions about making this watermelon wreath, I have answers for you! Please leave your question for me in the comments if you don’t see it already answered below.
What Cricut Machine Can I Use For This Project?
All of them! The Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore series, Cricut Joy, Cricut Joy Xtra, and Cricut Venture, can all work for this project.
The only thing to keep in mind is that each Cricut machine is different in regard to project size capabilities. So, depending on how big you are making your watermelon wreath, you might need to resize your design.
Do You Have More Information On How To Use The Offset Feature In Cricut Design Space?
Yes, I do! If you have never used the offset feature in Cricut Design Space, I have a full video where I walk you through how to use it, plus I share some helpful tips and tricks. The video you will want to check out to learn more about the offset feature is my Cricut Offset: How to Use This Feature in Design Space!
I Don’t Have A Cricut, Can I Still Make This Project?
Yes, you can! The great thing about Testors is that they make paint in a variety of colors. So, you can easily pick up some black and white paint and add your seeds/welcome phrase either by hand or stenciling.
How Did You Add A Hanger To The Back?
I used a loop of ribbon on the back that I secured with hot glue. However, you could use another method depending on where you are hanging the wreath in your home.
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