Summer is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a delightful and easy paper ice cream craft?

This project is perfect for those hot days when you want to stay cool indoors and get creative with the kids. Using simple materials and our free template, you and your little ones can make colorful paper ice cream cones that look good enough to eat!

This craft is not only fun but also a fantastic way to practice fine motor skills and color recognition.

Whether you’re looking for a quick afternoon activity or a themed party project, our paper ice cream craft is sure to be a hit.

So, gather your supplies, print out the template, and let’s get started on this sweet summer treat!

Paper Ice Cream Craft

Materials

Ice cream craft printable (available for download below)
Colored paper
Sprinkles (or small pieces of paper)
Brown colored pencil/marker
Scissors
Glue

Instructions

First, download and print out the free ice cream printable, which you can find at the bottom of this page.

Cut out the pieces of the ice cream from the template.

Trace the cone onto tan or light brown paper and cut it out.

Now for the fun part! Trace the ice cream scoops onto pieces of colored paper based on the flavors you want and cut them out.

Use a straightedge to draw crisscross lines on your cone with a brown colored pencil to make it look like a real ice cream cone.

Glue the ice cream scoops onto the cone.

For a bit of extra fun, put some glue on the top scoop and sprinkle on some “sprinkles.” You can use real sprinkles, small pieces of cut-up paper, or even skip this step if you prefer.

Finally, if you’d like, cut a circle out of red paper to add a cherry on top!

And there you have it—your very own paper ice cream cone!

Crafting these colorful paper ice cream cones is a delightful way to keep the summer fun going while staying cool indoors.

This simple yet engaging project is perfect for kids of all ages, helping them develop fine motor skills and explore their creativity.

I hope you and your little ones enjoy making these sweet crafts as much as we did.

Paper Ice Cream Craft

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Make your own adorable ice cream cones out of paper!

Instructions

Download and print out the free ice cream printable template.
Cut out all the pieces of the ice cream from the template.
Next, trace the cone onto tan or light brown paper and cut it out.
Use a straightedge to draw crisscross lines on your cone with a brown colored pencil to make it look like a real ice cream cone.
Trace the ice cream scoops onto pieces of colored paper based on the flavors you want and cut them out.
Glue the ice cream scoops onto the cone.
Put some glue on the top scoop and sprinkle on some "sprinkles." You can use real sprinkles, small pieces of cutup paper, or even skip this step if you prefer.
Finally, if you’d like, cut a circle out of red paper to add a cherry on top!