{"id":8855,"date":"2017-08-19T15:39:30","date_gmt":"2017-08-19T10:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/?p=8855"},"modified":"2017-08-19T15:39:30","modified_gmt":"2017-08-19T10:09:30","slug":"earrings-ice-cream-stick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/earrings-ice-cream-stick\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Earrings from Ice Cream Stick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Earrings made from ice cream sticks are one of the best gifts you can give. You get to eat tasty ice cream AND you can use your trash to make a gift for someone else! Since Valentine\u2019s Day is coming up, I\u2019ll show you how to make some earrings that look like candy hearts. These earrings are almost as sweet as the ice cream you\u2019ll have to eat to get the material needed to make them.<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8750\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-1.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8751\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-2.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-2-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"step1\" class=\"step-title\">Step 1: Required Materials<\/h2>\n<div class=\"step-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Wooden sticks (from ice cream bars)<\/li>\n<li>Earring posts- flat pad, 6mm<\/li>\n<li>E6000 adhesive<\/li>\n<li>Acrylic paint- various colors<\/li>\n<li>Foam cosmetic sponges or foam brushes<\/li>\n<li>Varnish or clear nail polish<\/li>\n<li>Laser<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8752\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-3.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-3-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"step2\" class=\"step-title\">Step 2: ICE CREAM!<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8753\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-4.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-4-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8754\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-5.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-5-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> The first step to making these earrings is to get wooden sticks from ice cream bars. Choose your favorite ice cream bars and eat up! Clean up the wooden sticks with a sponge and some water (and maybe a little bleach), then give them some time to dry.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"step3\" class=\"step-title\">Step 3: Paint<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8755\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-6.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-6-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8756\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-7.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-7-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8757\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-8.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-8-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8758\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-9.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-9-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Paint the side of the stick or area on the stick that is unmarked. Apply two thin layers of paint; use a foam brush or sponge instead of a bristle paint brush to avoid uneven painting and brush strokes. Let dry.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"step4\" class=\"step-title\">Step 4: Design (in Inkscape)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8759\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-10.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-10-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8760\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-11.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-11-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8761\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-12.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-12-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8762\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-13.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-13-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8763\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-14.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-14-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8764\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-15.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-15-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8765\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-16.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-16-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8766\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-17.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-17-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8767\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-18.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-18-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8768\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-19.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-19-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8769\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-20.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-20-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Create a square. Note the width of your square.<\/li>\n<li>Create a circle. In the\u00a0<strong>circle tool<\/strong>, change \u201cStart\u201d to 180 and your circle will change from a complete circle to a semicircle.<\/li>\n<li>Lock proportions of the semicircle and change the width to match the width of the box.<\/li>\n<li>Open the\u00a0<strong>Align and Distribute<\/strong>\u00a0window (Shift + Ctrl +A). Select the semicircle, then select the square. Under\u00a0<strong>Align<\/strong>\u00a0select \u201cLast selected&#8221; then select the icon in the first row, third column (align on vertical axis), and second row, first column (align bottom edges of objects to the top edge of the anchor).<\/li>\n<li>Stretch the top side of the box up a little so that the square and semicircle overlap.<\/li>\n<li>With both objects selected, go to\u00a0<strong>Path&gt; Union<\/strong>\u00a0to merge the pieces.<\/li>\n<li>Duplicate the piece (Ctrl +D).<\/li>\n<li>Rotate 90 degrees clockwise.<\/li>\n<li>Select the new piece, then the old piece. Under<strong>\u00a0Align and Distribute<\/strong>, align bottom edges and align left edges.<\/li>\n<li>With both objects selected, go to\u00a0<strong>Path&gt; Union<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Open the\u00a0<strong>Transform<\/strong>\u00a0window (Shift + Ctrl + M).\u00a0<strong>Rotate<\/strong>\u00a0the heart 45 degrees counterclockwise.<\/li>\n<li>Use the\u00a0<strong>text tool<\/strong>\u00a0(F8) to type a word. Align it to the center of the heart. This text can be used for raster engraving. Alternatively, create the text with Extensions&gt; Render &gt; Hershey Text. This text can be used for vector engraving.<\/li>\n<li>Design two heart earrings and place them next to each other for cutting. You can also add two tiny circles (.03 inches in diameter) next to the hearts so that you can place the finished earrings back on the stick when they\u2019re complete.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"step5\" class=\"step-title\">Step 5: Cut<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8770\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-21.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-21-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8771\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-22.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-22-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8772\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-23.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-23-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8773\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-24.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-24-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8774\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-25.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-25.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-25-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Settings for lasers will vary, so it\u2019s hard to provide specifics here. Your objectives with the laser are to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Engrave the writing<\/li>\n<li>Cut the outside of the hearts<\/li>\n<li>Cut the small circles<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"step6\" class=\"step-title\">Step 6: Finish<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8775\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-26.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-26.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-26-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to apply some sort of protective layer to the top of the earring to keep the paint from rubbing off. I used some clear nail polish and applied two thick coats, allowing the polish dry between coats.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"step7\" class=\"step-title\">Step 7: Posts<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8776\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-27.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-27.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-27-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8777\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-28.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-28.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-28-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<section class=\"step-container\">\n<div class=\"step-body\">\n<ol>\n<li>Apply a dab of E6000 or similar adhesive to the pad on the earring post.<\/li>\n<li>Press it down onto the back of the heart.<\/li>\n<li>Let dry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"step-container\">\n<h2 id=\"step8\" class=\"step-title\">Step 8: Gifting<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8778\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-29.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-29-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8779\" src=\"http:\/\/community.k4craft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-30.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-30.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.k4craft.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/earrings-from-ice-cream-stick-30-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>People usually like to wrap gifts. I suggest wrapping the earrings in the bag\/ box the ice cream came in. Yes, the recipient will think that you\u2019re giving them a box of trash at first (because you kind of are) but when they discover the beautifully crafted earrings inside, they\u2019ll be pleasantly surprised.<\/p>\n<p>Courtesy:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/member\/krivas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">krivas<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earrings made from ice cream sticks are one of the best gifts you can give. You get to eat tasty ice cream AND you can use your trash to make a gift for someone else! Since Valentine\u2019s Day is coming up, I\u2019ll show you how to make some earrings that look like candy hearts. 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