Mini School Cones: Perfect DIY Guest Gifts
Do you want to present not only the big highlight of a school cone for your child's first day of school but also bring joy to your guests? Then mini school cones are just what you need! In this guide, we will show you how to create mini school cones easily, which are ideal as small gifts or souvenirs. Let your creativity flow and bring unforgettable joy to your loved ones!
Prepare the School Cone
Take a piece of construction paper and mark your desired distance from the edge. We chose a size of 20 cm for the yellow mini school cone. Connect the marked points with a line. Set your compass to 20 cm and draw a circular segment that slightly exceeds the mark. This excess ensures enough space at the adhesive edge. Cut out the school cone.
* For the purple-checkered school cone, we chose 15 cm, and for the red one, 12 cm.
Assembling the School Cone
Before you glue the school cone together, roll it up as a test. This helps to pre-shape the construction paper. Then, apply double-sided adhesive tape along an edge, either inside or outside. Make sure you taper the tape towards the tip to prevent it from sticking out.
Next, remove the protective strip from the adhesive tape and glue the school cone together. Because construction paper can be stubborn, it may take several attempts. The tip can be especially challenging. Alternatively, you can use craft glue. Straighten any uneven edges with scissors if necessary.
Decorating the School Cone
To attach the crepe paper, apply small sections of double-sided adhesive tape just below the edge on the inside. Cut a piece of crepe paper that fits around the school cone and allows extra room. Unroll the paper and insert it step by step inside, occasionally making a fold to follow the cone's curvature.
If you prefer to attach the crepe paper on the outside, work as evenly as possible because the edges will be visible here.
With the paper attached and the school cone filled, close it off with a decorative ribbon.
Best of luck crafting!
