Looking for a fun and easy craft to do with your kids? Try this super simple ice cream art activity! It’s perfect for kids of all ages and uses simple materials you probably already have at home.
This summer craft is a fantastic way to spend a creative afternoon together, making your own ice cream cones using recycled toilet paper rolls. You can talk about everyone’s favorite ice cream flavors, and which colors the different ice cream flavors usually are.
Here’s how to get started.
Supplies Needed for the Ice Cream Art Project
- Toilet paper rolls
- Brown paper
- White paper or colored paper – for the background.
- Paint (various colors)
- Paintbrushes
- Scissors
- Glue
- Optional – Kids paper ice cream cone template (PDF downloadable link at the end of the blog post)
Step-by-Step Instructions for your Toilet Paper Roll Ice Cream Art
- Prepare Your Materials:
- Gather all your supplies. Make sure you have enough toilet paper rolls for the number of scoops you want to make. Each roll will be cut into thin circles to create the ice cream scoops so you can get quite a few scoops from each cardboard roll.
- Cut the Ice Cream Cone:
- Print out the ice cream cone template, if using, or draw freehand. Trace the cone shape onto the brown paper using a pencil. Cut out the cone shape carefully.
- Create the Ice Cream Scoops:
- Take the toilet paper rolls and cut them into thin circles. Each circle will represent an ice cream scoop. You can make as many scoops as you like, but we recommend using three for each ice cream cone.
- Assemble Your Ice Cream Cone:
- Glue the brown paper cone shape onto a piece of white paper, or colored construction paper for your background.
- Arrange the toilet paper roll circles on top of the cone to form the scoops. Once you’re happy with the arrangement, glue them down and leave to dry.
- Paint Your Ice Cream:
- Choose your favorite paint colors and start painting inside each toilet paper roll circle. This will be your ice cream scoops. You can use different color combinations to make your ice cream look even more delicious.
- Let the paint dry.
- Customize Your Ice Cream:
- Once the paint is dry, you can add extra details. Draw sprinkles, chocolate syrup, or even a cherry on top to make your ice cream cone unique!
Tips and Ideas:
- Color Combinations: Let your kids explore different color combinations for their ice cream. They could create rainbow scoops or stick to their favorite flavors.
- Customization: Encourage them to draw additional toppings or decorations. This could include sprinkles, chocolate chips, or even a waffle cone texture.
- Variations: If your kids want more than three scoops, let them add more circles. There are no rules when it comes to creating your perfect ice cream cone!
This easy ice cream art activity is not only fun but also helps improve fine motor skills and creativity. Plus, it’s a great way to teach kids about recycling and reusing materials, as it uses recycled toilet paper rolls.
So, grab your supplies and start crafting your delicious paper ice cream cones today!
Download the Kids Paper Ice Cream Cone Template
Kids Paper Ice Cream Cone Template PDF – The PDF file includes three different shapes for the ice cream cone so you can choose the one you like best, or make a few different types of ice cream pictures.
Here are the three different shapes you can choose
Feel free to download the PDF template provided to make the crafting process even easier. Enjoy making your ice cream art!
Happy crafting! If you try this activity, share your creations with us in our Kids Crafts Facebook group. We’d love to see how your ice cream cones turned out!
More Ice Cream Crafts and Activities for Kids
If your kids loved making these ice cream cone crafts, they’ll be thrilled to try more ice cream-themed activities! Check out our collection of fun and creative ice cream crafts that will keep your little ones entertained and inspired. From ice cream coloring pages to DIY ice cream playdough, there’s something for everyone.
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