Looking to add a splash of summer fun to your party decor or a playful twist to your room aesthetic? This DIY Mini Snow Cone Garland is colorful, creative, and absolutely adorable. The best part? It’s surprisingly easy to make, using simple craft supplies—including Styrofoam balls to mimic real snow cones!
Whether you’re decorating for a summer bash, a birthday party, or just want a fun pop of color around the house, this garland is a whimsical way to bring the cool vibes of a snow cone stand right into your space.
🍧 What You’ll Need:
- Fiskars Kid Scissors
- Fiskars 6’ Big Kid Scissors
- Fiskars Paper Edgers Scissors
- Wooden Skewers
- Styrofoam Balls (1.8’’)
- Colorful Acrylic Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Low Temperature Hot Glue Gun or Craft Glue or Glue Stick
- Mod Podge (optional)
- Clear Glitter (optional)
- White Paper
- Paper Straws (optional
- Bakers Twine or String
- Small Bowl (about 5’’ diameter) or Compass
🎨 Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Paint the Snow Cones
Stick a toothpick into each Styrofoam ball to act as a handle. Paint the tops using your favorite “flavors”—go bright and bold! Before painting dab off a lot of the paint from your paint brush onto a piece of paper. This will allow the styrofoam ball to show underneath the paint and help the end result look more like a snow cone. Let dry completely (a cardboard box makes a great stand while they dry).
2. Add Sparkle (Optional)
Brush on a little glue or Mod Podge and sprinkle fine glitter over the top to give your cones that frosty, sugary shimmer.
✂️ How to Make DIY Cones from White Paper
If you don’t have mini cone cups, it’s super easy to make your own:
- Cut a Circle: Start with a circle of cardstock about 4-5 inches in diameter.
- Slice & Roll: Cut a straight line from the edge to the center. Overlap the cut edges to form a cone shape.
- Secure It: Use a glue stick or a small piece of double-sided tape to hold the cone shape in place. Hold for a few seconds to set.
- Customize: Use white cardstock for a classic look, or pick fun summer colors and prints to match your theme! Add a decorative trim around the rim of the cone with the Fiskars Paper Edgers Scissors.
Now you have custom cones ready for your Styrofoam “snow.”
3. Assemble the Snow Cones
Use hot glue to secure each painted Styrofoam ball into its cone. Hold firmly for a few seconds while the glue sets.
4. String Them Up
Attach each mini snow cone to your string or twine—either by gluing the string to the back of the cone or by threading it through small holes near the top. Space them out evenly along the garland.
