School is coming to a close, Memorial Day is this weekend and A LOT of people are starting to think about summer {including me!} And what better way to celebrate the “sweet” upcoming change in weather, than with an even better kid craft!

Easily spruce up your summer decor by whipping up these adorable DIY Ice Cream Cone decorations with your child today! You seriously won’t believe how easy, inexpensive and completely customizable they are. It’s just simple fun for children of ALL ages!

You can even make this summer craft extra special, by inviting a group of friends over to join you for an afternoon of making & celebrating with this budget friendly way to create one-of-a-kind pieces.

So what are you waiting for? Don’t let this idea melt away with the summer heat – grab those craft supplies and get to work! Happy crafting my friends!!!

Supplies:

* 4 inch FloraCraft Make It: Fun Foam Balls
* White Party Cups
* Tan Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* Colored Yarn
* Scissors
* Marbles/Glass Stones
* Hot Glue Gun
* Small Colored Buttons
* Red Pom Poms

Directions:

* First take your foam balls and wrap yarn around them multiple times, until they are completely covered. Set aside.
* Next grab your paint, paint brush and party cups. Have children paint the outside of the cups completely tan. Set aside to let them dry completely.
* Now you are ready to assemble your ice cream cones. Simple place some glass beads in the bottom of the cups {this way they won’t tip over} Place some hot glue around the rim of the cups and place the yarn covered foam ball on top.
* To finish off your Foam Ball Ice Cream Cones, glue on some buttons {sprinkles} and a red pom pom {cherry} on top. Then display proudly!!!

If you are looking for even MORE easy summer themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out the fun posts below. And “if” you decide to make our Foam Ball Ice Cream Cone kid craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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