Ice, Ice Baby: Cool Party Projects

These projects pick up on the coolest summer theme around!

Michelle Virtue with Campus Craft shares five ice-inspired ideas.

1. Sno-Cone Garland

For a list of supplies and general tutorial, visit http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2012/6/5/diy-faux-snow-cone-party-garland-gift-embellishment.html

2. Ice Cream or Sno-Cone Bouquets

Supplies: Megaphone (your choice of size/style), tan plastic paint, hydrangea, water source.

Paint/decorate your megaphone to look like an ice cream cone or leave it white to make a sno-cone. Place water tubes at the ends of your hydrangea and place them in the widest opening of the megaphone. SO SIMPLE! These make darling centerpieces or on a larger scale they are fun for a buffet.

3. Ice Cream Cone Holder

http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2011/04/15/diy-ice-cream-cone-holders-for-your-wedding/

a. If you’re not quite sure how to keep all of your ice cream cones upright, try making your own holder.

b. Just flip a box (wood or cardboard) upside down.

c. Cut cardstock and patterned paper to the size of your box and glue them together. Punch 7/8-1″ holes along the sides of the cardstock.

d. Adhere the paper to your box and you’re ready to add the cones!

4. Carnation Cones

Supplies: Carnations and printed cone template available at

http://www.marthastewart.com/307145/clip-art-carnation-cones

5. Serve With Style

-Try different color combinations (pastels, sherbets, and gelatos)

-Make a display with a wide array of topping options.