Lacy Treat Cone

crayola supplies

Gel Markers
No-Run School Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

hole punch
ribbon
paper doily

Why

Fill these beautifully decorated cones with gifts or treats. They lend a festive touch to any holiday.

Steps

1. With Crayola® Scissors, cut dark construction paper into a square. Using Crayola Gel Markers, decorate the paper with bright seasonal, birthday, or holiday symbols.
2. Roll the square into a cone. Glue down the long edge with Crayola School Glue.
3. Cut out the middle of a paper doily. Glue the lace around the inside edges of the cone with the lace sticking out the top.
4. Punch holes in the lace if needed. Thread ribbon or yarn through holes and tie.

When & Where

"We dried fruit and placed it in our cones to give to friends and neighbors at winter solstice."
- Margie B., home-school parent of children ages 5, 8, and 9.

"Our children made these for shut-ins on May Day. We filled them with paper flowers."
- Ethaline P., communit center volunteer.

Interesting Info

Christmas was celebrated on December 25 in Rome as early as the year 335. In the U.S., gifts are now exchanged on Christmas in a combination of Dutch, German, British, and other countries' gift-giving customs.

Safety Guidelines

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.