How to Make a Watermelon Ribbon Basket

Create this Watermelon Basket, fill it with all types of delicious fruit and set it on the table as a centerpiece. Great for kids parties, or card parties with friends.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Symmetrical watermelon
• Small sharp knife
• Pencil or pen

1. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of the watermelon so it sits level.
2. Draw a straight line (just above the middle) lengthwise around the watermelon for the basket's edge.
3. Draw a handle diagonally across the top as shown in the photograph.
4. Draw a bow as shown in the photograph so that one edge of the bow is connected to the basket's edge.
5. Cut and remove the top sections leaving the handle and bow intact.
6. Scoop out the flesh from inside the watermelon, leaving just a trace of red.
7. Drain the watermelon before filling.

Tips & Warnings

• Add strawberries, cherries, chunks of pineapple along with watermelon in the center.
• Place in the center of the table on the patio for a summer party or a luncheon with the ladies.
• Surround the watermelon fruit basket with sandwiches and glasses of Fruit Punch or Watermelon Kiwi Smoothie.
• Use care with carving the watermelon.
• Never allow a child to cut this alone. Watermelon skin is hard and the knife can easily slip