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If you have ever seen a water cooler in an office or school, you will notice that they usually have cone-shaped cups. Also, you might see cone cups if you ever get a snow-cone...the shaved ice is placed in the cone and different flavored syrups are sprayed on the top of the ice. Yummy! Well, anyway, these are the sort of cups that we will use in the crafts listed on this page. The work great for crafts that require a cone or pyramid-like shape. Have fun crafting!
A water cooler cone cup is the base of this Christmas angel figurine. She comes out beautiful and she will be the spotlight of your Christmas decorations. Start off by cutting 2 inches off the tip of the cone-shaped cup. Leave a small tab on each side as in picture A above. You will want to make the angel's clothes look pretty, so use colorful paper (or even metallic / gold ) over the cone cup. You can also glue a paper doily over her.Cut a piece of pipe cleaner for her arms and glue it around the top of the cone. For her song book, fold a piece of paper in half and then put in her hands. Either use a doily or colorful paper for her wings. Cut it out in the shape of the wings you see in Picture B above. Paste the wings on the back of the angel body. Paste a ping pong ball to the 2 tabs (from picture A) . You can make the curls from a dish scouring pad or from yarn. Paint the face on the front of the ball.
Cone Cup Tepees - These cone cups make great tepees, the structure is already complete for you, you just need to make a few adjustments.
3D
Paper Christmas Tree - - This simple Christmas Tree is a great craft
for young children to create with very little adult assistance. It
was created to be used in Sunday school.
A
Halloween Tussie Mussie - - In
Victorian times, ladies carried these around filled with small
bouquets of flowers. Now I think they make adorable treat holders for
candies or small.pngts, or look cute hanging as ornaments.
A
Pteranodon - - Learn
to make a pternanodon with a cone cup and other materials around the
house.
Baby
Shower Favors On Daytime - - This
morning on NBC’s Daytime Columbus I’ll be demonstrating
how to make these beautiful baby shower favors.
Blooming
Bouquet - - This
beautiful bouquet will bloom forever in the hearts of those receiving
it. It's perfect for celebrations, as decorations, or when kids want
to express good wishes.
Bubble
Mania - - Time and again, science has shown us that
first impressions can't be trusted. Consider the bubble: At first
glance, it looks like the most fragile thing in the world.
Butterfly
Christmas Tree Topper - - Create a whimsical and unique Christmas tree
topper using glittered butterflies.
Candy-Filled
Cones - -
Paper drinking cups make creative Halloween treat holders when
embellished with glitter and metallic chenille-stem handles.
Christmas crafts: How to make paper angels - - An angel looking over everyone. What better way to show someone you love them than to craft an angel for them to decorate their home in?
Clown Hats - - Create a cone-shaped clown hat which comes
with a mop of colorful curly hair.
Color Wheel Umbrellas - - Learning the basics of colors and color
mixing can be super fun by turning a color wheel into an adorable
paper umbrella.
Cone
Angel - -
Learn to make this simple cone angel your children will enjoy.
Cone
Christmas Angel - - For
this adorable Christmas angel you will need a cardboard cone, you can
make your own cone using some cardboard or purchase a polystyrene
cone.
Cone
Christmas Tree - - Children
will love to make their very own Cone Christmas Tree! Dress your tree
with scraps from around the house like buttons, felt, sequins and
such! Preschoolers will need help making the cone, but they'll love
to decorate their very own tree!
Cone
Cup Bunny - -
A simple, cute Easter bunny craft for young kids, it could also be a
great Easter table decoration.
Cone Cup Pinatas - - Posadas
(Pasadas) is celebrated from December 16th to 24th in Spanish and Mexican
communities. The feast - which ends each evening with a pinata filled
with treats for the children - celebrates the journey of Mary and
Joseph to Bethlehem.You can make your own mini pinata using paper
cone cups, a few extras like paint and paper and treats (well, of
course).
Cone
Favors - - Victorian-style paper cones stuffed with wrapped
chocolates, both from Bell'occhio. Or create your own cones.
Cone
Ornaments - - These cones are quick to make and have a
variety of uses. You can hang them on your Christmas tree, use them
as ornaments or use them for centrepieces.
Cone-struction
Piñata - - You can't beat this piñata with
a stick -- nor should you! Instead, kids take turns pulling strips of
"caution" tape from its base. Pick the right one, and a
trapdoor releases a cascade of candy.
Cone Witch Hat Decorations - - Halloween is a great time to make crafts with your family. Making miniature witch hates is very easy, and these hats make fun decorations as well as cute costume pieces for dolls or small animals! Although these hats will not fit on your child’s head, they are still fun to make!
Cotton
Ball Christmas Tree - - These
beautiful trees can done by very young children with help from an
adult.
Country
Bouquet Holder - -
Wallpaper embellished with fan flowers and ribbons makes these
country bouquet holders special.
Craft
Cute Daisy May Baskets - -
These easy baskets are perfect to create for party favors or just to
say "I love you."
Crimped
Paper Tree - - Combine
several different green patterns of cardstock to create a delightful
Christmas tree. The tree will also keep your room freshly scented as
it is made from a Renuzit® air freshener.
'Daisy-filled
Cones' Place Cards - - Fill little paper cones with small flowers to make beautiful place
cards that bring in Spring.
Dragee
Favors: Paper Cones - - These whimsical dragee cones standing in a
galvanized tray will delight even adults.
Easter
Baskets - - Hang on a doorknob filled with candy or small
toys (beanies are a perfect size!) for the kids to find on Easter
morning.
Easter
Party Favors for Kids - -
Get the whole family involved in this easy, economical, Easter craft.
Repurpose peat pots and paper cones or cups into charming take-home
favors for kids. Grown-ups will love them too!
Easy
Treat Cones for Your Tree - -
Hang treats from your Christmas Tree using scrapbook paper, a little
glue, and some ribbon. The result: A simple and clever treat to share
anytime.
Easy
Witches to Make for Halloween - - These
cone witches are easy to make. The witches are made from a cone body
and a separate head. The head simply sits loosely on the top of the
body. The witches can be adapted in many ways - dress them up in
bright colors or keep them dark and mysterious.
Fairytale
Castle Craft - - Who could resist trying this gorgeous
fairytale castle craft! Easy to make from cardboard tubes and others
scraps, it makes a fantastic desk tidy which will make any child
happy to sit down and do their homework.
Fairy-Tale
Cone - -
Create these silvery cones and fill them with heart-shaped rice to
toss at the couple.
Flower
Cones - -
Learn to make this attractive flower cones.
Funny
Animal Faces Ring Toss - - Hear the roar of approval from kids, and play
this game along with them! Tossing rings at the funny faces builds
coordination skills - so everybody wins in this game!
Goody
Witches - - A band of plump, popcorn-filled witches
swoops in to add a spirited spell to your Halloween festivities.
Halloween Treat Cones - – Make and fill these to give to
your guests at the end of your Halloween party or have them ready for
those trick or theatres!
Hanukkah
Paper Cones - - Imagine seeing this lacy beauty on your doorknob
or bedpost, brimming with Hanukkah gelt or small.pngts.
Heart
Cone - -
Why not make a quick heart-shaped cone for a buddy this holiday? Fill
it with his or her favorite treats and you're sure to get a big
smile.
Holiday Cone Friends - - Simply a fun way to create a Holiday ornament.
Homemade
Ornaments Around the House - - Looking
for great craft making ideas on a budget? I bet you have enough
supplies around your house right now to have a whole day of fun
making holiday ornaments. Here is one homemade ornament idea that
uses only simple materials like paper, wire and glue.
How
to Make a Cone Doll - - This project is virtually perfect. It's easy,
fun and quick to make. It will hold the interest of kids for hours.
Even the youngest creative little hands can produce masterpieces with
this activity. Better yet, you've already got most of what you'll
need. Substitutions can be made for almost everything else. Any
supplies that you don't have are inexpensive and readily available at
any neighborhood discount or department store.
How to Make a Paper Bouquet Holder - - Bridal and wedding party bouquets are easily dressed up by simple but sophisticated-looking bouquet holders. While the options are endless for types of holders, one easy solution is to create your own using wallpaper and other tools and decorative accessories. In a few simple steps, you can have an elegant, handmade paper bouquet holder.
How
to Make a Paper Elf Hat - - An elf hat is a tall conical hat worn by
certain small mythological beings. The elf hat is typically soft, and
falls over to one side--the point reaching almost back down to the
brim of the hat. The brim itself is usually upturned and can be
shaped like a crown. An elf hat is usually made of cloth, but you can
make one out of newspaper.
How to Make a Paper Horn - - A paper horn is a simple and fun party noisemaker, a one-time use novelty item that you can make yourself from construction paper or recycled materials. This is a great holiday craft project for both kids and adults wanting to create a little good-natured noise and ruckus during the celebration of a special event.
How
to Make a Star Pinata - - Star pinatas were first used in Mexico as
religious metaphors of the seven deadly sins. The blindfold and stick
were said to represent faith and virtue while the sweets and coins
inside of the pinata were said to represent the riches of heaven.
How to Make Favor Cones - - Regardless of the theme or reason for your party, it's a nice gesture to send guests home with a favor. Favors needn't be expensive or elaborate and can be as simple as inexpensive candy. Add a homemade touch by crafting cones to hold the contents of your party favors. The cones are fairly simple to make and use items you may already have at home.
How to Make Pew Cones - - Pew markers are the perfect accent piece for any church wedding. They provide a cohesive look as well as a pleasing aroma to the proceedings. A pew marker is a matter of patience and practice
How
to Make Special Halloween Treat Cones - - If you have neighborhood children or
children of friends who are special to you and always stop by your
house to trick-or-treat, give them a decorated Halloween paper cone
filled with treats.
How
to Welcome Spring with May Day Baskets - - Nothing
says Spring like May Day Baskets filled with flowers, ribbons and
candy. When we were kids we used to make these little baskets from
paper cones and hang them on the neighbors’ doors, ring the
doorbell and hide in the bushes to see them open the door to a Spring
surprise. Read the following instructions to see how you, too, can
delight your neighbors as Spring comes to your neighborhood.This
project is for May 1, May Day, which falls on a Sunday this year, so
this is a perfect Sunday afternoon activity.
Lacy
Treat Cone - -
Fill these beautifully decorated cones with.pngts or treats. They
lend a festive touch to any holiday.
Lolly
Tree - -
Tinsel Tree - Make a
cone shape with the card board. Attach the star shape on the top with
Tape.
Lolly
Tree - Cadbury Wrapped Chocolates - - This Quick Christmas Craft project is
very easy and is a great.pngt, you can make them large or small
depending on the family size and are great for teenagers or families.
Make
a Bat Cone Treat Holder for Halloween - -
This bat holds sweet surprises. Make these as treat bags for
Halloween guests or decorations for a bat-themed party.
Make
a Christmas Tree Using Different Sized Paper Cones - - This
paper stacked cone Christmas tree is easy to make and is an ideal way
to use up odds and ends of paper left over from other rubber stamping
or scrapbooking projects.
Make
a Paper Cone Christmas Tree - - This
paper cone Christmas tree is so easy to make, you can easily whip a
few up to make a pretty festive display in an evening.
Make
a Paper Cornucopia for Thanksgiving! - -
When I think of Thanksgiving, the first thing I think of is
delicious food and turkeys! Another important part of Thanksgiving
that is easily overlooked though is simply getting together with
family and friends to share thanks. Flipflops and Applesauce has an
easy craft for kids that will remind everyone of thankfulness-
paper cornucopias full of thankful thoughts!
Make
a witch hat for this Halloween - - Making this witch hat is simple, yet so
professional, that all witches are sure to be eyeing it.
May
Day and Spring - -
May 1 is May Day. Here are some fun crafts and ideas to
celebrate.
May Day Basket - -
Your kids will learn how to make their very own may day baskets!
May
Day Baskets - - As
I contemplated the idea of May Baskets, I started thinking that maybe
a “basket” per se was a bit overdoing it. After
all, this is just a little “hello” to your neighbors with
a few tasty or pretty treats included. So, the idea of a simple
cone came to mind. I ran around the house looking through my
scraps of wrapping paper and ribbon and created a variety of
beautiful cones that will hold a few surprises and hang nicely on a
front door knob. Here’s how to make them.
May
Day Cone Basket - - Follow these
directions and learn how to make a cone-shaped May Day basket you can
hang on a neighbor's door knob.
Mini
Piñatas - - Modeled after traditional piñatas,
these personal-size candy holders tear open easily, revealing a cache
of sweets inside. And since they're a cinch to put together, they
make great favors for a school party.
Newspaper
Flower Holder - - What could
be nicer than finding a bouquet of flowers on your doorknob? Here's
an easy flower holder you can make to hold a bouquet of wild flowers
that you have picked for someone special.
Paper
Christmas Tree - - This craft project is fun for both
young and old alike and looks great plain and decorated. A whole
forest of trees can be created which also looks really great. All you
need for the basic tree is just green construction paper or
cardstock, scissors and glue. The tree can be made as large or as
small as you like, depending on the size of circles you use. Using
decorative edged scissors to cut the circles out, give the tree ends
a more realistic look.
Paper
Christmas Tree - - This project is simple enough for children
and can result in an entire Yuletide forest for the mantle or dining
table.
Paper
Cone Angel Craft - - This cute angel can sit as a central dinner
table decoration, as a seating arranger (just write the name of each
person on an angel and set them on the plates) or you can put her on
top of a small Christmas tree!
Paper
Cone Christmas Tree - - This simple craft is such a pretty addition to your holiday décor!
Make this then display it near your big tree to see it sparkle.
Paper
Cone Witch/Warlock - - My
5th graders work on a "theme" cone witch.The most popular
themes seem to be athletes, dancers, and computer geek witches. The
students create the cones, one large (for the body) and two smaller
ones (for the arms). They are also asked to use a minimum of 5
different lines and 5 different shapes.
Paper
Cones - - In Victorian times, paper cones like these
were filled with fruits and nuts. Made from patterned and textured
paper, these modern versions are trimmed with rickrack and vintage
silver tassels, and hung with ribbons and beaded wire. Brimming with
sweets, the cones make wonderful little.pngts or party favors.
Paper
Cones Filled with Treats - - We
made a smaller version to hold a few treats, small supplies, and the
like, but you could easily scale this up to a traditional size using
a sheet of poster board.
Paper
Cornucopia - -
This paper cornucopia craft would make a lovely addition to your
Thanksgiving table. Although it looks impressive, it's super-easy to
make!
Paper
Crafts For Valentine.pngts - - Valentine’s
.pngts can be clever and inexpensive… and… you make them
yourself. For me… it has to be an uncomplicated task or
I lose interest real fast.
Paper
Doily Victorian Tussie Mussie - - These cones are
not only very pretty, but really easy to make! Each cone shown above
consists of 2 heart shaped doilies. One red and one white. They are
perfect for both Valentine's Day and Christmas!
Paper Rocket Model - 4th of July Craft - - The Star Spangled Banner talks about the “rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air.” Thankfully, the only rockets and bombs that can be found on the Fourth of July are fireworks and patriotic decorations. If your child wants rockets this July 4th, let them make their own that they can enjoy after the holiday has passed.
Petal
Toss Cones - - Fill it with petals and you’re all set.
Pom-Pom
Ice Cream Cone - -
These adorable little ice cream cones are the perfect size for a
doll! They are easy to make and look almost good enough to eat.
Popcorn
Cones - - A movie night just isn't complete without
popcorn. Single-serving paper cones and a popcorn seasonings bar
allow viewers to customize their snacks.
Potted
Paper Cones - - These elegant trees are so versatile -- you can make them in a
variety of sizes and with almost endless decorating possibilities --
they'll fit in any (or every!) room in your house.
Printable
Pokemon Christmas Cones - - Click
one of the links below to make one of these fun Christmas cones.
Santa Clause Baby Food Jar Craft - - This Santa Claus baby food jar craft is fun
to make and has practical uses (as a candy or coin holder).
Santa
Decoration - - This is a cute no sew project that
stands on its own! You may choose to make a few of them for your
Christmas dinner table to decorate each plate or setting, or make a
group of these in different sizes to decorate your window sills or
shelves.
Stars
and Stripes Clip-Art Paper Cones - - Filled with a mix of beet
and blue-potato chips, this easy-to-make container is something to
cheer for.
Starting
School Treat Cone - -
What is more exciting than your child's very first day of school?
Make a starting school treat cone with your child and learn about the
charming German custom of Schultüte.
Striped-Paper
Cone Project - -
Decorate doors, gates, or fence posts with a lavender striped-paper
cone filled with flowers.
Table
Centerpiece - -
Whimsical Trees - This
free Christmas craft project shows you how to make a whimsical paper
Christmas tree decoration for your home.
Teepee
Craft - - This is a fairly simple craft for kids to
make (you likely remember making one as a child). It's fun for
them to get creative when they decorate the paper before wrapping it
around the straws.
Tree
Ornament - Traditional Cone - - This
free Christmas craft project shows you how to create a hanging
Christmas tree ornament for your tree. You can fill the cone with
sweets or handmade candy.
Triangle
Pouch Tutorial - -
I showed this little triangle pouch, and several people have
asked me how it was made. I actually learned how to make this fun
little pouch from my BFF Tracy, and until she gets a blog, I'll just
share all I learn from her with you.
Valentine
.pngt Cones - - This traditional German craft may look like a big piping bag, but
it's a.pngt cone filled with presents and candies for any special
occasion.
Valentine
Paper Crafts for Kids - - Learn
to make this valentine.pngt for your love ones.
Victorian
Paper Cone - - Try
making these Victorian inspired paper cones for holiday decorations
around your home. If you have kids, this is a great project to do
together. They can hang on door knobs, wall hooks, or on the
Christmas tree. These aren't limited to Christmas decorations; make a
variety for year-round decorations.
Victorian
Valentine's Day Paper Cone - - Fill
with candy, silk flowers, etc!
Witch
and wizard paper craft - - Many
of my readers celebrate Halloween, so I thought I'd post something
related. Do you like these cute witch and wizard? They can be made
out of paper withing a very short time. Actually, you can make any
figure following the same principal: create a paper cone, cut out and
attach arms and hands, then just decorate and add attributes and
accessories. For the wizards it's a magical wizard hat and Turkish
shoes, for the witch it's also a broomstick. Got it?
Wine
Cork Santa Claus - - Who
can believe that this Santa is made out of a recycled wine cork? Kids
will have fun making this cute Christmas craft for the holidays. It
is a really easy project and is finished with a couple of hours.
Witch
Candy Holder Craft - - This craft can be made with the head only or
the head and body. I like the whole thing, but if you're
looking for a smaller project, just do the head. Older children
can try their hand at painting the face onto the pot, but if they're
nervous about it (or if they try it and it doesn't work out) I've
provided a template face you can just glue on the front of the pot.
Witch Hat and Wizard Hat - - A witch's hat and a wizard's hat are both
made up of a tall cone top and a wide brim. Learn how to make and
decorate these into fantastic wearable Halloween hats.
"You're
Sweet" Candy Cone - -
Love all that yummy Valentine candy and chocolate? Collect or give
sweet treats in this easy-to-make paper cone.