If you’re going to craft with your kids in the summer, would you prefer to keep the theme along things that you know they love? Even though it’s a small detail, we find that we can keep our kids’ attention even better than usual on the hottest days when we help them create something that makes them think of their favourite cool treats. That’s how we found ourselves combing the Internet collecting ideas for ice cream themed crafts to try out this summer when we’re not on the beach and enjoying the sunshine.
Just in case you think your kids might enjoy making ice cream themed DIY projects as much as ours do, here are 15 of the cutest and most interesting designs we’ve come across so far in our search!
1. Papier mache and plaster of Paris play ice cream cones
If you’re going to help your kids make something that will really keep them busy, would you prefer to put your time into something they can both help you craft and continue playing with once the project is all finished? Then we’d definitely suggest taking a look at how
2. Puffy paint ice cream cones
Are you quite interested in the idea of making an ice cream themed craft that looks very real indeed when it comes to texture but you’re just not sure your kids are ready for the challenge of working with messy techniques like the ones we showed you above? Then perhaps they’d get along better with a simpler puffy paint project instead!
3. Painted ice cream sundaes
Have you actually been scrolling through our list hoping to find some crafting ideas that will help you show your kids new DIY techniques using different kinds of materials than they’re used to? Then we’d absolutely suggest checking out how
4. Play dough ice cream cones
Speaking of play dough, have we hit the nail on the head with that idea when it comes to what kinds of crafts your kids like doing most? Then maybe sticking to simple play dough is actually the best idea for you if you’re looking for a quick, easy afternoon of DIY time!
5. Coloured paper ice cream cone craft
Are you very intent on sticking with this super fun ice cream theme that we’ve got going throughout our post, but you also know that sometimes your kids want to craft on a whim, giving you very little time to help them prep or gather supplies? Then we always think it’s productive to have a simple paper based cut and paste project up your sleeve, just for a classic project that’s easy and fun to do. Check out how
6. Easy felt ice cream cones
Have you actually been looking for simple ways to introduce your kids to the skills involved in working with softer crafting materials like fabric for a while now, with the hopes of teaching them how to hand stitch and sew soon? Then we think perhaps we’ve found just the tutorial for you!
7. Painted felt ice cream hair elastic
Are you very much intrigued by the idea of working with felt but you’ve actually always been more of a paint and hand drawing based artist than you have a skilled sewing enthusiast? Then we think you’ll really appreciate how
8. 2-ingredient edible ice cream dough
Now, whenever we read about a DIY project that claims to be “edible”, we get a little hesitant because we know that if we tell our kids they can eat something… they will gobble up the whole darn thing in two bites. While many play dough recipes are, in fact, safe to consume, they shouldn’t necessarily be eaten like an afternoon snack. This particular recipe featured on
9. Egg carton and pom pom ice cream cones
Are you still thinking about how much you love the idea of helping your kids create all kinds of ice cream crafts from different unconventional and upcycled materials, but you just haven’t seen the idea that quite holds your attention yet? Then here’s another for your consideration, just to make sure you know what all your options are! Take a look at
10. Paper plate and tissue paper ice cream cone
Do your kids actually love upcycling crafts so much that you’ve started keeping a whole pack of paper plates around just for the purposes of making them into all kinds of fun, exciting things? In that case, we think you’ll get a pretty big kick out of how
11. Giant foam plate and pom pom ice cream cone
Perhaps you’re quite intrigued indeed by the idea of crafting with disposable plates but you’ve taken a look in your cupboard and realized that the only kind you have are the foam ones and not the ones made of paper? In that case, we think you’d have a better time making something like this giant foam plate and construction paper ice cream cone craft outlined step by step on
12. Colourful cupcake liner pictures
Have you checked your cupboards with the intention of making upcycled crafts from disposable kitchenwares with your kids today and discovered that you don’t actually have any left? Then we’d suggest reaching for that packet of cupcake liners instead!
13. Stuffed tissue ice cream cone party decor
Did we really catch your attention when we started talking about how those little felt ice cream cones we outlined earlier could easily be made into party garlands, but you’re wondering whether you might like the idea better if the cones were much bigger and more attention grabbing? In that case, we think you simply must take a look at how
14. Colourful tissue paper ornaments
Did we really catch your attention with the tissue paper ice creams we just showed you above but you have a feeling your kids might actually prefer to make ice cream cones that have more than one scoop, just because that’s how they like their ice cream in real life? Well, it’s not a hard adjustment to make but we can fully understand wanting a little guidance even so. That’s why we were pleased to come across this cute paper ice cream cone ornament tutorial featured on
15. Yarn pom pom ice cream cone garland
Okay, we know we’ve already given you several different tutorials to guide you through the process of making ice cream cone shaped buntings or garlands, but there are just so many different impressive ways to do it that we can’t resist including one more! Just in case you’d rather craft with yarn before just about anything else, here’s an awesome tutorial from
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