So there I was, staring at the paper goods at Dollar Tree, when this Paper Plate Ice Cream Truck kid craft idea came to life. It was like a light bulb went off!

With just a few simple steps, I made my crazy thought come to life within minutes!

Keep scrolling to see how I “built” my very own paper food truck and hopefully it will inspire you to recreate one with your child too! I even made it super easy by offering a FREE template below to get you started!

Ice Cream Truck Craft Idea For Kids

A little back story. When I was little, I remember how the ice cream truck would come through my grandma’s village in Germany during the hot, summer months.

It was always a real treat for my cousin and I to get a real waffle cone with a scoop or two of gelato. YUM! Oh how I wish I could go back to those simple moments and relive them just one more time. And although it doesn’t have much to do with this craft, it’s nice to think back on it 🙂

Anyways – back to the awesome paper plate food truck craft tutorial!

Today’s Paper Plate Ice Cream Truck art project is not just a craft idea but it also doubles as something kids can use their imagination with and have some pretend play afterwards, as well!

You could even add your child’s picture to the window for a custom look! PLUS you don’t need to be limited by our instructions or supply list in this particular post. The best part is that not EVERY truck has to be alike, so don’t be scared to pull out various supplies and craft mediums so those creative juices can really flow! Think stickers, ribbons, glitter etc. to decorate your ice cream piece!

So whether for the summer months or everyday craft fun, I hope our tutorial and free ice cream truck printable come in handy for you! Find all the details and free download below!

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to have some ice cream afterwards, in honor of your paper ice cream truck assembling! Be sure to also tag us on Facebook or Instagram afterwards, so we can see your hard work! We can’t wait to see your crafty paper plate ice cream truck creations in action! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR PAPER ICE CREAM TRUCK CRAFT WITH —> Handprint Ice Cream Keepsake

Calling all my creative friends! This easy, kid-friendly craft is perfect for summertime fun. All you need is some paper plates, a few simple supplies, and your imagination.

Craft Supplies:

7 1/8″ SQUARE Paper Plate – one per ice cream truck craft
FREE Ice Cream Food Truck Template on Box.com
White Cardstock Paper
Color Printer
Crayons, Color Pencils or Markers
Paper Craft Scissors
School Glue
Hand-Held Office Stapler
optional materials – stickers, craft glitter, rhinestones etc.

Directions:

First things first – cut a small section out of your square paper plate to give a more defined look for the cab and the hood of the truck {see our image for example!}
Discard small piece you just cut off and set your paper plate aside.
Now print out the FREE template above. Print out the file in color. You only need to print one ice cream truck printable per food truck craft.
Go ahead and color in your designed sections in the printable. Go to town on this step!
Once done, use scissors to trim out each section of the printable. Discard leftover paper.
Now it’s time to start assembling your ice cream truck made from a paper plate.
Glue/staple the cardstock embellishments in place on the paper plate. The wheels go on the bottom of the truck, the large ice cream cone on top and the rest go in the center of the plate.
Finally – if desired, add anything else you like for that custom food truck look, before displaying proudly for all to see!

PAIR YOUR FINISHED ICE CREAM TRUCK CRAFT WITH —> Handprint Popsicle Stick Ice Cream Cone

Don’t let the frosty treat themed fun stop here with this paper plate ice cream truck tutorial! We also have our Paper Plate Ice Cream, Paint Splat Ice Cream and Cupcake Liner Ice Cream craft tutorials for you to check out today!

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Instructions:

First things first - cut a small section out of your square paper plate to give a more defined look for the cab and the hood of the truck {see our image for example!}
Discard small piece you just cut off and set your paper plate aside.
Now print out the FREE provided template. You only need to print one ice cream truck printable per food truck craft.
Go ahead and color in your designed sections in the printable. Go to town on this step!
Once done, use scissors to trim out each section of the printable. Discard leftover paper.
Now it's time to start assembling your ice cream truck made from a paper plate.
Glue/staple the cardstock embellishments in place on the paper plate. The wheels go on the bottom of the truck, the large ice cream cone on top and the rest go in the center of the plate.
Finally - if desired, add anything else you like for that custom food truck look, before displaying proudly for all to see!

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