The kids and I spent this last week visiting family in Las Vegas and laying out in the sun. It certainly feels like summer around here. As a welcome to this beautiful season sticky, drippy ice cream seems the only appropriate “hello”.
I dip dyed these cones to give a bit of celebration to our warm weather snack. They will give a colorful punch to your poolside party or warm evening celebration.
To make the dip dyed cones: Mix two or three drops of food coloring in a tall cup of warm water, stir until dissolved. Dip each cone into the color of your choice and lay out to dry (mine took about 24 hours to fully dry out). Fill with your favorite ice cream for a scrumptious summer snack.
Photography by Carly Taylor for a subtlerevelry.
PS. Ice cream in a jar, labels for your ice cream cones and the most wonderful ice cream recipe.
blessings.
20 Comments
porter
June 9, 2011 at 6:54 amWhat a cute cute cute idea!! Perfect for summer!!
very married
June 9, 2011 at 6:56 amoo! cute.
does the dyeing weaken the cone?
Victoria
June 9, 2011 at 8:17 amOnce mine dried out they seemed to be just as strong. However, I did attempt using one cone before it dried and that was a mess! So be sure your cones have had time to completely dry out before use.
very married
June 10, 2011 at 7:24 amhaha – good to know!
Jackie | Sweet Little Thrills
June 9, 2011 at 7:31 amClever, as usual! Cute little added perk to the already amazing treat of ice cream. My peanut will LOVE doing this, I’ll just have to buy some cones.
Lena
June 9, 2011 at 12:21 pmThis is so genius!
Stephie
June 9, 2011 at 4:20 pmToo clever Victoria! I love the cream jug as well. Stephie x
Rebecca
June 9, 2011 at 6:51 pmlove the ice + cream ;)
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June 9, 2011 at 11:47 pmWhere did you get the adorable milk carton creamer?
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June 10, 2011 at 12:20 pmi LOVE your blog. you have such great ideas! keep up the amazing work!
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