30 Sweet Ideas for Throwing the Best Ice Cream Social
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with friends.
This Sunday is National Ice Cream Day. Even though you don't need a designated day to enjoy ice cream during hot summer days, we're glad there is a day dedicated to the cool, sweet treat. To celebrate, we share our favorite ideas to throw the best ice cream social.
Send Invites
DIY Ice Cream Cone Invitations
Add a fun, handmade twist to ordinary party invitations with a cute and clever ice cream shape. You'll need the following materials for this nifty project: several sheets of card stock in pastel colors, brown or tan textured card stock, scissors, felt-tip pen, pencil, glue stick, invitation envelopes, hole punch, ribbon and a downloadable ice cream cone template.
Set the tone of your party by sending themed invites.
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DIY the Decor
Ice Cream Cone Hats
Keep the kids entertained at their next party with this whimsical hat project. You'll need: brown or tan card stock, brown marker, scissors, craft knife, hole punch, hot glue gun and glue sticks, 3/8" width elastic, pom poms in pastel colors, ribbon and a downloadable cone template.
Make ice cream cone party hats from card stock and pom poms for a festive look.
Make These: Ice Cream Cone Party Hats
Ice Cream Balloons
These floating cones are a sweet way to decorate for an ice cream party! You’ll need: latex balloons, a bottle of latex balloon sealant, helium tank, ribbon, scissors, craft knife, brown craft paper, brown wide-tip marker, pencil and double-sided tape.
Sure, plain helium balloons make adorable decorations, but ice cream cone-shaped ones are just what your party needs.
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