Ready, steady, let’s craft! Today’s adorable Paper Plate Ice Cream Cone Bear tutorial only uses a handful of materials to make it happen. You probably have EVERYTHING in your home right now!

So on that note, I’m challenging YOU to give our BEARY cute idea a try today! Keep scrolling for the full how-to, as well the FREEBIE in the supply list below!

Plate Plate Ice Cream Cone Bear – Kid Craft

Chill out and say goodbye to the boring same ‘ole, same ‘ole craft ideas! It’s Glued To My Crafts to the rescue {yet again!} and we are so excited you landed on this BEARY cute tutorial post!

I just KNOW you and your child are going to love recreating this paper bear ice cream cone craft idea! It’s just too sweet to pass up!

It’s just a matter of downloading our FREE ice cream cone file, printing it out and doing a few cut & paste steps to make an adorable “bear head” made to look like it’s sitting in an ice cream cone. Oh so simple {the concept and the steps} but oh so impressive to look at, at the same time. Did you notice I made mine to look like strawberry {pink} chocolate {brown} and vanilla {a light brown} ice cream flavors?! Super clever, right?!

So friends – it’s time to get crafty! Have scoops of fun with this cute paper plate ice cream bear craft idea! Just keep scrolling to check out the full tutorial below to see what I’m talking about! Then take the time today to make some “crafty flurries” with your child this afternoon. I’m sure you are going to have a blast joining them in the fun!

Happy crafting my snowy friends! Share the love and be sure to post some pictures of your child’s finished paper plate bear ice cream cone creations on our Facebook page. It really does make my day to see {and hear} from you! #gluedtomycrafts

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Ice Cream Cone Bear Craft Supplies:

* FREE Ice Cream Cone Bear Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Color Printer
* Crayons, Markers, Coloring Pencils etc.
* Basic Craft Scissors
* Small Paper Plate {one per bear ice cream craft}
* Washable Craft Paint {think ice cream flavor colors!}
* Foam Paint Brush
* Matching Colored Cardstock Paper
* Black Sharpie Marker
* Medium Sized Adhesive Wiggle Eyes {two per bear ice cream craft}
* Hand-Held Office Stapler

Directions:

* First print out our blank ice cream cone printable. You only need ONE print per bear ice cream craft.
* Once you have it printed out, grab your choice of coloring material and color in the ice cream cone design however you like.
* When done coloring, go ahead and trim out the ice cream cone shape with your scissors.
* Discard excess paper and set aside your decorated paper cone till later.
* Now grab your small paper plate and your choice of color in craft paint.
* Squirt a small amount of craft paint in the center of the paper plate.
* Use the foam paint brush to move the paint around, until the paper plate is completely covered.
* When done, set it aside to allow it to dry a bit.
* Now grab your sheets of cardstock paper for the bear embellishments.
* Start off by cutting out pieces for his face. Cut out a large oval piece for the nose/mouth, as well as two half-circle ears.
* Go ahead and secure those pieces to the painted paper plate.
* Use a marker to draw on a simple mouth/nose design.
* Follow that up by adhering the wiggle eyes in place, so he can see.
* Now the LAST STEP! To finish off the bear ice cream cone craft, grab your cone paper piece cutout, the decorated paper plate and your stapler.
* Staple the decorated paper plate to the ice cream cone cutout. That’s it!
* Add even more embellishments you see fit {maybe some small bows or stickers} and display proudly for ALL to see!
* Don’t forget to share pictures with us on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

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Bear Jokes To Tell Afterwards: 

Q: What snack do polar bears like to eat?
A: Brrrrrrrritos.

Q: What do call a bear with no ears?
A: B.

Q: When is a polar bear not a polar bear?
A: When it’s in a grizzly mood.

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At Glued To My Crafts we believe ANYONE can be a crafty star. ALL AGES are encouraged to give our tutorials a try! So gather up a few simple craft supplies, scroll through our website and let your creative side shine BRIGHT this year!

On that note, be sure to check out my personal favorites Paper Plate Valentine Camper, Punny Toast Card Craft, and Paper Plate Valentine Candy Dish tutorial posts! All three are perfect to pair with today’s latest craft tutorial!