Build an Ice Cream Cone Craft
Looking for a simple, low-mess craft to celebrate the arrival of summer? This free printable ice cream cone craft is easy to make, fun for kids, and only requires a few simple supplies!
Servings: 1 ice cream cone
Ingredients
- free "build an ice cream cone" template
- 3 sheets white cardstock
- colored markers, pencils or crayons
- 1 pair scissors
- 1 glue stick
Instructions
- Print all the pages on white cardstock.
- Choose the shapes you’ll be using to build your ice cream cone (including cones, ice cream and extras), and color them all in. Use scissors to cut them out.
- Use a glue stick to stick the cone and ice cream together by adding glue to the top of the upward-facing cone and pressing it against the back of the ice cream scoop. (You can glue the ice cream together in the same way if using multiple scoops for your design.)
- Decorate your cone by adding syrup, chocolate chips, cherries or any of the other extras on page 3 of the template. Depending on the type of decoration, you'll need to add the glue to the front or back of the shape in order to keep the details visible.
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Notes
1. Making your ice cream cone last: If possible, print the template on cardstock rather than regular paper. This will prevent marker ink from bleeding through the paper and will create a sturdier, longer-lasting craft.
2. Helpful tips:
- Start with the edges: To help your child practice coloring inside the lines, start by coloring along the edges before filling in the rest of the shape.
- Isolate each shape: When cutting smaller shapes, make the cutting process a little easier by cutting around each shape to detach it from the sheet of cardstock.
- Avoid dry markers: If you choose to use markers, make sure they have enough ink to fill in all the required shapes.
- Use glue sparingly: To prevent the craft from becoming sticky, only add glue to the parts of the shapes that need it, rather than covering them completely.