December 06, 2011

Easy paper ice cream ornaments

I added some more DIY ornaments to our Christmas tree. I'm having trouble adjusting to the thought of winter; can you tell? These ice cream cones are made from tissue paper and a grocery bag.

To make the cones, cut circles from a brown paper bag. Mine were about 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Cut each circle in half. Shape the semicircles into cones, cutting off any extra paper you don't need (the section that's sticking out in the photo.) Secure the cone with hot glue.

Wad a couple pieces of tissue paper into balls. I used chunks that were roughly 6" x 12", folded them in half, and crumpled them up.

If you plan to hang the ice cream cones, thread a needle with a doubled piece of thread. Poke the needle down through the top of the ball that will be the top scoop, so that a loop of thread sticks out of the top. Secure the loose ends on the underside with a dab of hot glue and trim off the excess.

Line the inside rim of the cone with hot glue and push the bottom scoop into the cone. Spread glue on the underside of the top scoop and add it to the cone. Let the glue dry for a minute and hang it on the tree.

34 comments:

  1. LiErDecember 6, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Jess! My Jenna would love these! She's in love with anything ice cream (the colorfuller, the better), cookie, and cupcake. They may never make it to our tree - chances are that they'll end up in the play kitchen. Thank you!

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  2. Jessica JonesDecember 6, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Sure thing! I'm with her. Colorfuller is always better. :)

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  3. tute-botDecember 6, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I love this idea (and I Tweeted about it). I was just thinking that it would be a cute way to wrap small gifts like costume jewelry or candy.

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  4. Grandma GDecember 6, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Colorfuller gift wrappings... I love it!

    Mum

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  5. SarahDecember 6, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    These are so pretty and so easy!

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  6. allie.duckienzDecember 6, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    In New Zealand icecream is a definite part of Christmas! Well, at least it was for me until I found out about my dairy allergy LOL. These would make a great addition to many people's trees :D

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  7. Jessica JonesDecember 6, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Excellent. Maybe I should move to New Zealand?

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  8. onnahandmadeDecember 6, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Such a cute n easy idea!

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  9. jen vDecember 6, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    YOU are a genius! love the colorful and not so traditional take.

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  10. trendy childrenDecember 6, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    it´s very nice!!

    Thanks!

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  11. SeraphDecember 6, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Ooo, cute! Idea: perhaps rather than, or in addition to, gluing them, you could run the thread all the way through and hang a little matching bead off the bottom of the cone? Like that little drip of icecream that always escapes out the bottom.

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  12. lindsay harmonyDecember 6, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    These are so fun! Speaking of ice cream cones, I found this tutorial recently too: http://naughtysecretaryclub.blogspot.com/2009/12/i-love-to-create-christmas-in-ice-cream.html
    why not a whole ice cream themed tree? =]

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  13. KateDecember 6, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Love. These look so cheerful and easy to do. They would match the candy garlands I currently have hanging on the tree. Or I might make them into a bunch, like a bouquet. Thanks for the idea.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    This is really funny to hang on a christmas tree. So colourful!
    Thank you!

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  15. libbyBHDecember 7, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Cuteness. Love it.

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  17. Grandma GDecember 7, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    No, you should NOT move to New Zealand!!

    Mum

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  18. TaniaDecember 7, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    These are amazing! I was thinking of making something like this in real ice cream cones, but just couldn't bring myself to waste perfectly edible cones.
    It is our first Christmas tree since our marriage, and my husband and I decided that all decorations (except the lights) will be hand-made. These will definitely be up there! Thank you!

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  19. BloomsandbugsDecember 7, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    So very beautiful and the possibilities are endless!

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  20. HanneZDecember 8, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Oh, how I just love you idea...:-)
    Thanks. Hanne

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  21. www.you-made-that.comDecember 8, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    what a cute idea, my kids would have fun decorating their own trees with these.

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  22. UnknownDecember 12, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    So cute! Great idea!

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  23. Dorkys RamosDecember 12, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Oh how fun! And I hate cold weather too so this is such a nice little rebellious move and so easy too. I love how creative you are :)

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  24. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Cutiedhel_29

    It's so nice to make the decorating like,actually I don't know how to do any decorating,but I see this I'm interesting this idea I've love it.

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  25. renataDecember 16, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I LOOOOOOVE this, it's just perfect for our summertime xmas over here!!!

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  26. The Ink HouseJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    GORGEOUS! They are the cutest ice-creams ever LOL

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    Great package tie on too!

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  28. Las Creaciones de BoricuaFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    How cute!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!

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  29. Jody StarfishMarch 5, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    umm, these are so friggin cute. hello...new favorite blog. thanks...there's lots here that's inspiring me.

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  30. ElizajaneJuly 24, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    This is a great idea I'm going to try it with my Senior group as we need easy crafts with little sewing I like Seraph's idea of a bead on the bottom.

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  31. lillyinheavenJuly 27, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    It´s great! Thank you so much - I love it!

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  32. SoncieDecember 9, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    What a fun & festive project to share with the little ones--love it!

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  33. AnonymousDecember 18, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    love this tutorial...it's all about creativity
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  34. MeredithJuly 22, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    I love these amazing ice cream cones! I'm sharing on my 8 Paper Crafts for Birthday Round-up! Thank you for sharing this awesome idea!

    http://www.thepaperycraftery.com/paper-craft/8-paper-crafts-for-birthdays/

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