Snow Cones are the perfect cool treat on a Summer day. My doll's were in the mood for one, so I thought it'd be fun to make them!
I love these snow cones and they are super easy too. Let's get started!
First you'll need some supplies:
- 1.5 inch Styrofoam Balls
- Acrylic Paint in any color
- Paintbrush
- White Glitter
- Low-Heat Hot Glue Gun (or regular glue works too)
- Craft Stick or lollipop stick
- Paper Bowls
- Scissors
- And, the Paper Cone Template!
Before we get into the craft, here is the free pattern for the paper cones. You'll need this later to put your snow cone in.
Click the link or picture above to print out the template. Cut around the lines and set aside.
Once you have everything you need, pick a paint color and pour a little into a paper bowl. This will be the color/flavor of your doll's snow cone. You can do one color, two colors, or even three!
Then, poke a craft stick or lollipop stick (even a pencil would work ok) through the styrofoam ball. This is only temporary, it will make painting easier.
Dip your paintbrush into the paint and start painting a thin coat onto the styrofoam ball. Remember a little goes a long way!
Keep painting until the ball is covered! (Since the stryofoam ball it is supposed to be ice, it's alright if you don't paint the whole thing)
Now for the fun part--the white glitter! I got this Martha Stewart coarse glitter in Crystal at Michael's Craft Store and it works great.
While the paint is still wet, sprinkle a generous amount of glitter on the styrofoam ball.
This gives it a nice look, like real shaved ice! Let this dry for at least 30 minutes or longer.
Now to make the paper cone. Roll up your template in a cone shape and line up the black lines.
Put some glue where it says "Glue". :)
And, you have a doll-sized paper cone!
Put some more glue on the inside rim of the cone.
Place the painted styrofoam ball inside the cone and press gently to secure.
Ta-da!!! You've made your doll a delicious snow cone to enjoy!
Saige and Julie are loving their icy treats!
I hope you have fun making a snow cone for your doll! If you do I'd love to see, feel free to send me a picture at [email protected]
Enjoy! What's your favorite snow cone flavor? :)
