Popsicle Stick & Handprint Ice Cream Craft Idea
Today’s post is a summer kid craft idea that is not only calorie free, mess-free and fun for all ages BUT it’s also super simple & made with everyday supplies you probably already have hiding in your cabinets right now! {hello inexpensive!!!}
With just some cardstock, wooden craft sticks, glue and a little imagination – you too can make this simple Handprint Popsicle Stick Ice Cream craft with your child today! Then use as decor and/or sweet popsicle stick keepsakes to remember this wonderful time of year!
So what are you waiting for? Grab your craft supplies, make space on the kitchen table and follow our step-by-step ice cream craft tutorial below!
Happy celebrating and crafting away the day, my friends!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s finished ice cream cone from popsicle sticks and paper, on our Facebook page so we can admire their hard work from afar!
PAIR YOUR POPSICLE STICK CRAFT WITH —> Cupcake Liner Ice Cream
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per ice cream cone}
- School Glue/Stapler
- Colorful Buttons
- Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
- Colored Cardstock Paper {we used tan/yellow/pink}
- optional embellishments – small craft sparkles, glitter, rhinestones etc.
Directions:
- First grab three popsicle sticks {three per ice cream} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Repeat for each ice cream piece you want to make today.
- While those popsicle stick pieces are drying, grab your paper materials and scissors.
- Start with the tan cardstock and cut out a triangle piece for inside the painted popsicle stick design. This will be the ice cream “cone.”
- At this time you should also grab the remaining cardstock and trace/trim out your child’s handprint for the ice cream part. We also cut out a cherry for on top!
- Go ahead and set aside your paper pieces till later.
- When the popsicle stick triangle is dry enough, go ahead and grab your craft paint, paint brush & paper plate.
- Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
- Go ahead and paint the triangle shape completely brown.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Ice Cream – have children glue their paper pieces in place, on the painted popsicle stick shape, as well as any other embellishments they see fit.
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
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If you are looking for even MORE easy spring themed kid craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.
And “if” you decide to make our Popsicle Stick Ice Cream 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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Handprint Popsicle Stick Ice Cream
Tools:
- 1 Scissors
- 1 Pen or Pencil
Supplies:
- Cardstock Paper
- 3 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Brown Craft Paint
- Embellishments
Instructions:
- First grab three popsicle sticks {three per ice cream} and glue them together to look like a triangle.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Repeat for each ice cream piece you want to make today.
- While those popsicle stick pieces are drying, grab your paper materials and scissors.
- Start with the tan cardstock and cut out a triangle piece for inside the painted popsicle stick design. This will be the ice cream "cone."
- At this time you should also grab the remaining cardstock and trace/trim out your child's handprint for the ice cream part. We also cut out a cherry for on top!
- Go ahead and set aside your paper pieces till later.
- When the popsicle stick triangle is dry enough, go ahead and grab your craft paint, paint brush & paper plate.
- Squirt some paint on the paper plate.
- Go ahead and paint the triangle shape completely brown.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Ice Cream – have children glue their paper pieces in place, on the painted popsicle stick shape, as well as any other embellishments they see fit.
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
