Ribbon Basket
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Reviews (1)
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Have Made It
We’d recommend using a dry erase marker to make sure this ribbon is exactly how you want it.
Materials
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Instructions
- Select a symmetrical watermelon. If necessary, cut a thin slice from the bottom of the watermelon so it sits level.
- Draw a straight line (just above the middle) lengthwise around the watermelon for the basket's edge.
- Draw a handle diagonally across the top as shown in the photograph.
- Draw a bow as shown in the photograph so that one edge of the bow is connected to the basket's edge.
- Cut and remove the top sections leaving the handle and bow intact.
- Scoop out the flesh from inside the watermelon, leaving just a trace of red.
- Drain the watermelon before filling.
Reviews
Very cute, easy to carve. Nice variation from just a zigzag basket & handle edge. Crayola washable marker worked well to draw pattern on rind. I used a seedless watermelon, so the opening to serve from is a tad small – a larger seeded watermelon would probably work even better.