red, white, and blue(berries)

How fun are these watermelon star cut-outs?

They're so fast and easy to make! All you need is . . . 

a ripe watermelon

star-shaped cookie cutter

paper straws

one plastic straw

and blueberries

Slice the watermelon into 1/2-inch thick rounds, and then use cookie cutter to cut star shapes.

Tips of the trade . . .

I use the end of a plastic straw to punch a hole in the center of the stars, so that I can easily snug a blueberry in the center; 

and you can also use the plastic straw to pre-drill a hole for the paper straw. 

It works like a charm!

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a fun & patriotic treat for kids

festive garnish for drinks 

fruit kabobs

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I'm on the hunt for a crab or lobster shaped cookie cutter.
How cute would it be to cut watermelon into the shapes of crabs & lobsters for Summer entertaining!

Happy Summer, friends!

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