SCOOPS OF JOY: CREATIVE ICE CREAM PARTY FAVORS THAT WILL DELIGHT YOUR GUESTS

Written By: Bec
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​The humble goody bag is about to get a DELICIOUS makeover!

Reflecting the joyful and sweet atmosphere of your party, this list features fun, playful and creative options that are sure to go down a treat.

Ready to kick those sugar cravings with a simple party bag? Find our favourite ice cream favors below.

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Ice-Cream Themed Favour Ideas (Quick Overview)

Ice cream party favors range from foodie delights (homemade toppings, mini tubs of ice-cream and recipe cards) to useful products (ice-cream cone holders, themed cookie cutters and beauty products with sweet aromas). You can also personalise items with names or messages (such as ice-cream scoops) for a thoughtful touch.

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Amazing Ice Cream Party Favor Ideas

For a Creative Twist

​Ice-cream parties are fun and colourful. A light-hearted experience that sweet-tooth's of all ages can enjoy. But it doesn't have to be all about the food. We love these creative take-home gift ideas because they match the overall theme, but also provide a (temporary) break from the sweet treat itself!
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ADULT COLOURING BOOKS
Pair detailed colouring books (featuring ice-creams, popsicles and/or summery items) with a beautiful pack of pencils for the ultimate relaxing yet crafty favor.


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​BEAUTY PRODUCTS
​Move away from actual 'ice cream' by offering beauty products with delicious aromas. Lip balms, hand creams, body wash and more would be ideal for this.

​You could also pair beauty items with your theme's colour palette (pastels, for example). A fun and easy way to make things flow despite the products not having anything to do with the sweet treat itself!



CANDLES
Source candles with your favourite ice-cream inspired scents (such as chocolate, strawberry, vanilla or even bubblegum!)


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COOKIE CUTTERS
​Offer cute cookie cutters in summery shapes (sunshine, sunglasses, popsicles, ice cream, and so on). You could attach one or two to a mason jar filled with cookie mix for an extra treat.



ICE-CREAM CONE HOLDERS
A practical and stylish gift that can be whipped out at any future birthday, summer or ice-cream inspired events!


RECIPE BOOK​
Encourage guests to experiment with their own frozen delights by handing out books featuring a variety of fun recipes (homemade ice-cream, techniques, and even desserts that are served with ice-cream).



TEA TOWELS
​Featuring patterns of cute or vintage ice creams, popsicles, or other summery items.



OTHER OPTIONS
Aprons (that wouldn't be out of place at an ice-cream parlour), mold + recipe packs (that helps guests create a little frozen magic at home), or even ice-cream themed puzzles are all useful favor ideas that match this theme perfectly!

For the Foodies

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BISCUITS
Send guests home with a delicious array of ice-cream themed/shaped biscuits.



GIFT BASKET
Fill small gift baskets with mini gourmet ice-cream tubs (in a variety of flavours), cones, toppings and sauces for a sweet tooth's DREAM take-home gift!



HOMEMADE TOPPINGS
​From cherry sauce and strawberry topping, to hot fudge sauce, there's no shortage when it comes to recipes for delicious, homemade flavours. Create your favourite options, and store in small, labelled jars. At the end of your event, guests can take their pick of topping to try at home.



MASON JAR TREATS
Featuring toppings to use at home (mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, etc.), gourmet ice-cream, OR a mix of both (think wonderfully colourful sundae in a jar!).



MINI TUBS OF ICE-CREAM
Offer mini tubs of ice cream in a variety of flavors. If you can't find pre-made tubs, create them yourself! This could be done before the event OR as a personalised favor at the end (where guests pick a flavor, scoop it, and dig in).​



RECIPE CARDS
Handwritten cards featuring the guest of honor's favourite sundae recipe make for a beautiful and useful gift. For added flair, pair your recipe with the toppings needed to make it happen (stored in a mason jar, sundae glass or a small container!).



​SUNDAE GLASS
​Filled with ice-cream toppings to be used later at home​



VOUCHERS
Help party-goers get their ice-cream fix LONG after the event by handing out vouchers to your local ice creamery, an ice-cream making workshop, or even an ice-cream tasting experience.



TASTY TREATS
​​Sugar cravings begone! Hand out favor bags, boxes or paper cups (that mimic those of at ice creameries) overflowing with lollies, gummies and chocolates inspired by ice-cream flavours



WAFFLES
​a gift of waffles and toppings (that can later be devoured with ice-cream) is a delicious treat no guest will refuse​​

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FOR A PERSONALISED TOUCH
Hands up if a thoughtful favor makes you smile! Let guests' know you're thinking of them with an extra sweet addition to their take home goodies.

• ​Attach a handwritten favor card to your gifts or gift bags
• Customise ice-cream related items (such as scoops, spoons, icy-pole holders, and sundae bowls/glasses) with guests' initials, names or a special message
• Organise personalised, ice-cream themed tea towels for each guest to take home.
• Print out recipe cards for your favourite homemade ice-cream; writing individualized thank-you messages on the back
• Provide guests with reusable ice cream containers or tubs. These can be personalised with their names, and used to store treats or other goodies in their fridge/freezer at home!

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​Enjoy Every Second of Your Ice-Cream Themed Party!

Perfectly suited to ice-cream themed parties, these fun and colourful favor ideas are sure to leave the sweetest impression! From foodie delights to cute yet practical items, there truly is a little something for everyone. 

Whether it be a summer party or spring soiree, we hope you have a fab time 'beating the heat' with these ideas at your upcoming event. Please let us know how your favors turned out via the comments section below. We absolutely LOVE hearing your stories, pros and cons - as do the other For Every Hen community members! 

- Bec :)

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