Welcome to Day 12 of our Children’s Creative Summer Challenge!
Today we’re celebrating one of summer’s favourite treats in a fun, hands-on craft. Making your own ice cream craft is a brilliant way for children to explore colours, textures, and creativity — without melting in the sun!
Whether you use paper, foam, clay, or even shaving foam for a fluffy, sensory version, this activity is perfect for letting imaginations run wild. You can create classic scoops, rainbow cones, or even invent your own fantastical flavours.
What You’ll Need:
Coloured paper, foam, or card (or paint your own)
Glue or tape
Scissors
Optional: Cotton wool, sequins, glitter, buttons, or other decorative materials
Optional: Recycled materials like bottle caps, cupcake cases, or scraps of fabric
Optional: Shaving foam and food colouring for a fluffy, sensory ice cream version
How to make your ice cream craft:
Cut out your ice cream shapes – cones, scoops, or any fun design you like.
Decorate the scoops – Use colour, glitter, sequins, or patterns to make them look delicious.
Assemble your ice cream – Glue or tape your scoops onto your cone base.
Fluffy version: Mix a little shaving foam with food colouring to create a textured, soft “ice cream scoop” and place it on your cone.
Add fun toppings – Buttons, beads, or cotton wool “sprinkles” make it extra special.
Display or play – Use your ice cream craft for imaginative play, room décor, or even a summer-themed card
Creative Twist Ideas
Make a stacked rainbow ice cream using bright colours.
Try a 3D version using paper cones and scrunched-up tissue paper scoops.
Use recycled materials to create a sustainable ice cream craft.
Turn it into a mini art gallery by creating a series of different ice cream designs.
Try the shaving foam version for a sensory, soft ice cream scoop.
Share to Win!
Take a photo of your ice cream craft and share it on our Day 12 post on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok. Pop it in the comments on Facebook or tag us on Instagram and TikTok, and you could be entered to win a £100 craft hamper!
We can’t wait to see all the colourful, creative ice cream creations you make today.
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