In the cute factor scale of 1-10, this project is off the charts! I had so much fun making these umbrellas, I was kinda bummed when I was finished!
Here’s what you’ll need for this project:
Umbrellas (Red for the Watermelon and Lime Green for the Kiwi)
Painter’s Tape
Fabric Safe Craft Paint
Black Permanent Marker (This is completely optional. I used permanent marker for the ‘seeds’, but the original instructions, which you can find here, used black paint).
Xacto Knife
The original post, done over at StudioDIY for ScotchBlue™, has the complete, super-professional step-by-step instructions, so head on over there if you think you’d like to give this project a try.
The first umbrella I tackled was the kiwi. Out of the two, this one was the fastest. I pumped this cutie out in about an hour!
Kiwi
1 – Paint a circle at the top of the umbrella either in light green or white. You can use a paper plate to guide you or just freehand.
*Tip* The little ‘bumps’ in the spokes of the umbrella are great guides.
2 – Make some stencils with the ScotchBlue tape for the seeds. Since you will need a few, layer three or four pieces of tape on top of each other and cut through them using your Xacto knife, then carefully separate.
3 – Place three stencils in each umbrella section and using either your permanent marker or paint, paint your seeds.
4 – Now you’re almost done! Place a piece of tape around one inch from the bottom of each umbrellas section and paint brown below the tape line. Remove tape and let dry.
Watermelon
1 – For the watermelon, working in separate sections, run a piece of tape around 3″ from the bottom. Paint this area green. (You may find you will need to do two or three coats since the red umbrella background is a bit dark.) Let dry thoroughly.
2 – For the white, place a piece of tape along the top edge of the green section, just below the edge of the top, making sure no red is showing.
*Bonus* This step will also help to hide any potential bleeding you might have gotten from the green paint.
Place a second piece of tape about an inch above it. Paint this section white.
3 – Now for the seeds! Place the stencils in each section, working one section at a time. I followed the original instructions and painted five and then four on top as illustrated.
I love, love, love these umbrellas! I’m keeping my eyes open for a yellow or white one so I can make a couple of others that I’m thinking about.
Two important tips:
1 – To prevent potential bleeding, make sure your tape is flat against the umbrella, and don’t overload your brush.
2 – Make sure the umbrella is dry before closing!
In other news…I’m still having challenges regarding my name and Birth Certificate (remember…Dor_en?), but hopeful that I finally have gotten in touch with someone who is willing to help. Fingers crossed!
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Danni@SiloHillFarm says
Oh…this is the cutest project and I’m thinking about what kind I want to make! The kiwi is so cute! I hope you post some more when you make them. Pinned this!
Cindy Eikenberg says
OMG, how CUTE are these???? LOVE and totally pinning and tweeting! Happy Monday!
Denise says
I can’t believe you made them! They are so adorable!!!
Sue says
I was looking at these fruit umbrellas of yours over the weekend and think they are one of the most fun, original DIY things I have seen in a long time.
Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow says
This is such a cute project!! I can see why you had fun! 🙂
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
They are so very cute!!!…great job Doreen!
Shelia says
Oh, this is just darling! You did a great job! Thank you so much for popping in to see me and I’m not familiar enough with towns in New York to know where your former home was but yes, it’s upstate, outside of Albany. I love Massachusetts, such a beautiful state and you’ll love RVing!
Thanks again for coming to see me.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Donna says
Ur amazing. Love this ❤
Amy @ StowandTellU says
I’m in love, and now I want it to rain! Gorgeous project and your photos are just so enticing!
kelly says
Well those are the cutest umbrellas I’ve ever seen. You did such a professional looking job! Thanks for sharing the tutorial. I think little girls would LOVE those!
Angela says
These are adorable! You are so creative! I can’t wait to see what’s stirring around in that head of yours for more!!!~~Angela
marie says
these are adorable! live them paired with the wellies.
Marie @ In Our Happy Place
Alli says
You are right! On the cuteness scale, these fruit umbrellas are off the chart! I’m in love. I would most definitely need the paper plate for the kiwi one. My freehand is way too free to paint a circle. I love everything about these umbrellas, including your beautiful pictures! Pinning for sure!
Poppy says
These fruity and fabulous umbrellas would make even the rainiest of days a delight!! Talk about cute!!! If I had to choose, I’d definitely take that watermelon wonder, being a red girl and all. How sweet!! Bring on the fall, Mother Nature, Doreen’s done it again: another seasonal surprise!
xoxo
Poppy
Patti says
What a cute idea! You are sooo creative!
Hugs,
Patti
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Doreen, these are the CUTEST! I bet you could sell them. I love the watermelon one.
Doreen says
That’s what my husband said Amy! A friend is interested in having me make 15 for her card group, but I’m not sure she would be willing/able to pay a reasonable price for them. Whenever you make something by hand, it’s hard to get a fair wage for your time. She’s coming over tomorrow night and we’ll talk about details. Thanks for stopping by!
Manuela@A Cultivated Nest says
Those umbrellas are super cute! Wow, I was hoping you had that whole bc issue resolved!
Dagmar ~ Dagmar's Home says
Adorable idea, but how do I pin this? I don’t see a button 🙁
Doreen says
Hi Dagmar,
The button is located just above my name at the bottom of the post along with the other social media buttons. Also, did you know there’s a way to pin anything on the web? Here’s how: First copy the url of the web page. Then go to your pinterest account and depending on what browser you’re using or if you’re using an app, there will be a ‘+’ sign somewhere. (When I’m not using an app it’s in the bottom right). If you click on that it will ask you where you want to pin from. Then say ‘web’ and paste the url. The rest is self-explanatory, but let me know if you need any help.
Hope this works and thanks for stopping by!
Diana says
Joining you from the Project pin it blog hop. These really caught my eye. great job, they worked out very well.