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DIY Snow Cone Garland

06/29/2016 3 Comments

DIY Snow Cone GarlandHere in Arizona, it’s a must to stay cool with icy treats during the summer, especially when the temps reach well over 120 degrees. Snow cones have been a personal favorite of mine since I was a kid, to this day I would eat shaved ice and snow cones every single day! I decided to have a snow cone station set up for one of the playdates we had recently, we are lucky enough to have a shaved ice setting on our refrigerator. I’m showing you how I made this super cute DIY Snow Cone Garland for my snow cone station.

Supplies:

Make It: Fun® Crafts Mini Foam Cones, 2 3/4 x 1 7/8″ (6 pack)
Make It: Fun® Crafts Foam Balls, 2″ (12 pack)
FloraCraft® Diamond Dust Glitter
Acrylic Craft Paint, Sea Breeze – Peony Pink – Yellow Green – Sunny Day – Peaches n’ Cream
Foam Brushes
Decoupage or Mod Podge
Make It: Fun® Foam Saw
Bakers Twine or String
Hot Glue and Glue Gun
White Cardstock
Free Mini Snow Cone Cup Template, found HERE

DIY Snow Cone GarlandStart by cutting the 2″ foam balls, you can either cut them in half or cut a 1/4 of it off. I chose to cut 1/4 off the ball so that my snow cone was taller.

Use toothpicks or skewers to hold each foam piece so you can paint them easier.

DIY Snow Cone GarlandOnce dry it’s time to give them a coat of diamond dust glitter. This stuff is so fun, it’s a thicker chunky clear glitter that will resemble our crushed ice.

DIY Snow Cone GarlandGive the foam ball a coat of decoupage or mod podge then dip into the diamond dust. Set aside to dry.

DIY Snow Cone GarlandWhen it’s all dry they are the look like perfect ice crystals.

DIY Snow Cone GarlandPrint the free mini snow cone cup template found above, I suggest using white cardstock. White printer paper will also work, it will just be thinner and not hold up as well.

Once they are printed, cut out enough little cone wrappers to go around each snow cone on your garland.

DIY Snow Cone GarlandUsing a glue gun adhere each wrapper around the foam cones. Trim any excess cardstock if needed.

DIY Snow Cone Garland

DIY Snow Cone GarlandLastly, using hot glue sandwich bakers twine or string between each top and bottom piece of your snow cones. I spaced mine about 2.5″ apart on my garland. 

DIY Snow Cone Garland

DIY Snow Cone GarlandI love how my garland turned out, it was the perfect decoration for my snow cone station. I love how each snow cone sparkles like real ice, and it’s sturdy enough that I can use it again and again. I’m thinking my kiddo’s need to have a snow cone stand.

I thought it would be fun to share the printables I made for my snow cone station. Head over HERE to snag labels for your syrups and the Snow Cone Printable Sign. There are 17 different flavor labels available.

I grabbed the cute polka dot snow cone cups from Hobby Lobby along with the wood spoons.

DIY Snow Cone Garland

DIY Snow Cone Garland

DIY Snow Cone Garland

DIY Snow Cone Garland

DIY Snow Cone Garland

DIY Snow Cone Garland

DIY Snow Cone Garland

Be sure to check out these other fun summer ideas…

Summer Painted Planters
Summer Painted Planters

Easy Summer Candle Decor
Easy Summer Candle Decor

Summer-Washi-Tape-Art
Summer Washi Tape Art

DISCLOSURE  |  This post is sponsored on behalf of Floracraft® Make It: Fun Crafts®. All opinions and ideas are 100% my own. 

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Filed Under: crafts Tagged With: crafts, diy, Floracraft, Garland, Make It Fun Crafts, party decor, Snow Cones, Styrofoam

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Comments

  1. Amy | The Happy Scraps says

    06/29/2016 at 6:53 AM

    LOVE the snow cone garland! SO dang cute!

    Reply
  2. Sharon says

    07/01/2016 at 11:35 AM

    I love this, Rebecca. It is sweet and sparkly as can be! Sharing!

    Reply
    • craftedsparrow says

      07/06/2016 at 1:21 PM

      Thanks Sharon! Hope you have an awesome week. 🙂

      Reply

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