Here we go!!! Today, we're going to add those melons to the center.
There are two ways to make the center. the first way is to cut and mark four pieces using the pattern as you printed it. that's the easiest way, but you'll have seams in the center. eeeeeeeeeuuuuuuuuuwwwwww!!!!!
instead, we're going to take one of the "corner" pattern pieces and use it to make a solid center. after you've glued the pattern piece to your manila folder, cut it out. then, using your ruler and rotary cutter, carefully trim away the seam allowances from the square sides.
to make the center, fold your background piece into quarters. very carefully line up the straight sides of the pattern piece with the FOLDS, then trace it with a marking pencil.
carefully cut it out while it's still folded. use very sharp scissors or - if you are very brave - your rotary cutter.
it will look like this