5 Easy Watermelon Carvings That Will Make Your Backyard Party
They're as doable as they are adorable.
Photo By: Matt Armendariz
Photo By: Matt Armendariz
Photo By: Matt Armendariz
Photo By: Matt Armendariz
Photo By: Matt Armendariz
Photo By: Matt Armendariz
What a Melon!
Nothing says "summer" quite like watermelon. And nothing says "party" quite like a little extra decor to take your spread of snacks over the top. We swear combining the two can be easy! These novice-level watermelon carvings won't leave you standing over the counter staring at a butchered mess — we promise you'll successfully get to show them off at your get-together.
Watch the Video: 4 Watermelon Carving Ideas
Pig
Oink, oink! We filled this adorable porker with raspberries, plums, peaches and raisins — plus a little honey for extra sweetness.
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Pig
Pirate Ship
Not only does this watermelon look like it's ready to sail the high seas, but it gets infused with a bottle of rum too (get it? Yo ho ho?). Scoop out the boozy melon, toss with mango pineapple and papaya, and you'll have a tropical treat you'd be happy to find docked on your buffet table.
Get the Recipe: Boozy Watermelon Pirate Ship
Shark
Whether it's Shark Week or not, this chomper is a crowd-pleaser at a summer barbecue. Use a fish-shaped cookie cutter to turn melons into scared little swimmers filling the shark's mouth.
See More Photos: Scary-Good Shark Treats
Spaceship
Party guests will think this fun fruit salad is out of this world. Who wouldn't smile at a kiwi alien with buggy grape eyes?
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Spaceship
Sorbet Basket
In this clever (and bountiful!) way to serve sorbet, the watermelon basket is frozen solid so the icy treat stays cold.
Get the Recipe: Watermelon Sorbet Basket