Easily spruce up your summer decor by whipping up these adorable DIY Paper Cup Ice Cream Cone With Foam Ball craft tutorial with your child today!

Super EASY Ice Cream Cone Craft Idea For Kids To Make This Summer

School is coming to a close soon and Memorial Day is this weekend. A LOT of people are starting to think about their summer plans {including me!}

On that note – what better way to celebrate the “sweet” upcoming change in weather, than with an even better kid craft idea?! You know Glued To My Crafts has you covered in that department and that’s why we are sharing this latest & greatest Foam Ball & Paper Cup Ice Cream Cone decoration idea!

These extra SWEET yarn & paper cup creations are super easy to whip up with your child today! You seriously won’t believe how easy, inexpensive and completely customizable they are. It’s just simple, craft fun for those of ALL ages and skill level!

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! You can find ALL the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below. I just know you are going to have a blast making this one this summer!

Happy crafting my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your decorative paper cup ice cream cones on our Facebook page when you are done making them! I can’t wait to see what you “top” them with! #gluedtomycrafts

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The Craft Supplies:

* 4 inch Styrofoam Balls {one foam ball per ice cream cone craft}
* Large, Plain White Party Cups {one per foam ball ice cream cone craft}
* Tan Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* Colorful Craft Yarn {any color you want!}
* Basic Craft Scissors
* Large Marbles/Glass Stones
* Hot Glue Gun
* Glue Gun Sticks
* Small Colored Buttons
* Large Red Pom Poms {one pom pom per ice cream cone craft}

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The Even Simpler Directions:

* First take your foam balls and wrap yarn around them multiple times, until they are completely covered.
* Set aside till later.
* Next grab your paint, paint brush and party cups.
* Squirt some craft paint on your paper plate.
* Have children paint the outside of the cups completely tan.
* When done 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 & Paper Cup Ice Cream Cones, glue on some buttons {sprinkles} and a red pom pom {cherry} on top.
* Then display proudly!!!

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If you are looking for even MORE easy summer themed kid craft ideas, similar to today’s styrofoam ball and paper cup ice cream tutorial, be sure to check out the fun posts listed 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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