When styling our new Ice Cream Social collection I really had to consider all the challenges with serving ice cream, especially if you wanted to have an ice cream dessert table (I’ll share mine in my next post).
When planning the menu, I knew I wanted to have a few healthier options and in my house that means Edy’s real fruit bars. I’m happy, the kids are happy. It’s a win, win.
But keeping them cold as your guests arrive can be a problem. So I decided to freeze real fruit for each flavor. I served grape and strawberry that day and I was thrilled at how they both turned out. The frozen fruit protected the pops for about 15 minutes outdoors, which was just long enough for the kids to gobble them up.
And I wanted to show you this! I needed height in the back of the dessert table, so I took a $1 glass bowl from the Dollar Tree and added a glass candle stick holder to the bottom. (You can easily adhere them together with a product like Loctite Glass Glue.) For roughly $2.10 I had a new pedestal serving dish!
For more Ice Cream Social party ideas, read my other posts & visit the collection in the shoppe:
- Host an Ice Cream Social with DIY printables
- Set up an Ice Cream Social dessert table
- DIY ice cream cone balloon craft
- Simple favors that POP!
As always, I hope you’re inspired!
Photography by the talented Angie Arthur Photography. Whether you’re a novice or a pro, make sure and visit her for photography tips, ideas and tons of inspiration!
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About Kim
creative director & owner of The Celebration Shoppe. I have a passion for crafting, baking & modern entertaining. I'll post my ideas & share others in hopes of inspiring you for your next celebration.
How adorably simple! The frozen berries are a great touch!
Delicious!! Just went to the Dollar Tree and got some of their bowls and candle sticks! Great idea!! Thanks!
Thrilled that you like the idea Crissy! You’ll have to share pics of yours with us!
Dollar Tree Rocks! They also have tall pilsner glasses and glass plates that can be glued together for tall cake pedestals. If you use extra strong double sticky tape you can dismantle afterwards for easier storage! Love the ice cream social..great idea to freeze the fruit..thanks for the inspiration.
I agree Patti! ;) Dollar Tree has a ton of fabulous DIY finds. And so glad you like the ideas!