Paper Plate Ice Cream Craft [Free Template]

Ah, summer – a time filled with sunshine, laughter, and, of course, ice cream!

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Make this summer extra sweet with our paper plate ice cream craft! It’s a simple and cute project that promises scoops of fun.

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Supplies

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Start by downloading the ice cream template and printing it out.

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Paint the paper plate with 1-2 thin coats of brown paint. Let dry completely.

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Trace the waffle bowl template on top of the paper plate and cut it out.

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Use a black marker to draw diagonal lines along both parts of the cone to create the waffle cone design.

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With the cone ready, it’s time to attach it to the bottom of the ice cream piece.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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