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Super Sweet Ice Cream Party Ideas

Super Sweet Ice Cream Party Ideas

Summer weather is on the way which is why it's such a popular time to host fun parties! We all know parties can be expensive so I really like taking a few budget friendly concepts and really make them pop. This entire ice cream party setup, decor including ice cream was less than $50 when I shopped at Family Dollar. Being able to host a party at this low of a cost is epic nowadays. Your guests would never even guess!  This post was created in connection with my appointment as a contributor to Family Dollar.

Cutest sweet ice cream party set up ideas. Get simple Dollar Store Budget Friendly Ideas to Make Your Party Pop. DIY Party. The tissue paper back drop is genius.

Super Sweet Ice Cream Party Ideas

Quick Party Backdrops

One of the things that brings a party table together is a backdrop. You can custom make your own so easily with poster board and tissue paper! So cute, so easy! Simply just tape the tissue paper onto the poster board. Then, tape the backdrop wherever you want to set up your party table. Score!

Cutest sweet ice cream party set up ideas. Get simple Dollar Store Budget Friendly Ideas to Make Your Party Pop. DIY Party. The tissue paper back drop is genius.

Budget Friendly Table Props

Choosing inexpensive props and using a little creativity you can add a lot to your party. I made a faux ice cream cone using a balloon for the ice cream and construction paper for the cone. Adding height and a focus to the party table is another way to make an attractive party set up.

Cutest sweet ice cream party set up ideas. Get simple Dollar Store Budget Friendly Ideas to Make Your Party Pop. DIY Party. The tissue paper back drop is genius.

Food for Decor

For getting more bang for your buck, use food as a part of the party décor.  Adding jars or bowls of candy made my party extra cute with no effort. Family Dollar had the perfect candy for this party too! Ice Cream Gummies, Sour Watermelon candy and the cutest Flip Flop Lollipops. Perfect!

Invest in Party Goods You Can Use Again.

Waste not! Invest in things that can be reused time and time again.

When hosting a party, you can’t skip the drinks. I found the cutest picnic set at Family Dollar for only $4!! It came with a drink dispenser, cups, drink stirrers, flower shaped ice cube tray AND coasters!

Keeping cool is a priority at summer parties. Whip up a batch of ice pops to have on hand. For only a $1 you can get an ice pop mold and again, this is something you can use over and over again all summer long.

This is going to be perfect for any summer party and great because you can get more use of it at home. Nothing wasted! I love that!

Cutest sweet ice cream party set up ideas. Get simple Dollar Store Budget Friendly Ideas to Make Your Party Pop. DIY Party. The tissue paper back drop is genius.

Make it Self Serve

Keeping a party stress free? It’s the only way to go! Set up a station so that guests can make their own sundaes. It will give you more time to mingle and enjoy the party!

Cutest sweet ice cream party set up ideas. Get simple Dollar Store Budget Friendly Ideas to Make Your Party Pop. DIY Party. The tissue paper back drop is genius.

It’s not an ice cream party without all of the fixings.

Cutest sweet ice cream party set up ideas. Get simple Dollar Store Budget Friendly Ideas to Make Your Party Pop. DIY Party. The tissue paper back drop is genius.

Some of my budget friendly top picks are chocolate and strawberry syrup, maraschino cherries and chocolate chips & mini marshmallows!

Cutest sweet ice cream party set up ideas. Get simple Dollar Store Budget Friendly Ideas to Make Your Party Pop. DIY Party. The tissue paper back drop is genius.

Can you have a great party on a budget? Yes, you totally can.

Cutest sweet ice cream party set up ideas. Get simple Dollar Store Budget Friendly Ideas to Make Your Party Pop. DIY Party. The tissue paper back drop is genius.

The proof is in the pudding (or the ice cream in this case).

Cutest sweet ice cream party set up ideas. Get simple Dollar Store Budget Friendly Ideas to Make Your Party Pop. DIY Party. The tissue paper back drop is genius.

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Liz Mays

Wednesday 25th of May 2016

YOu definitely don't need to spend too much to throw a party. You proved it right here and did a darn good job of it.

Nancy at Whispered Inspirations

Tuesday 24th of May 2016

I agree, you can definitely have a great party on a budget. My daughters would love all of the ice cream! :)

Dawn Lopez

Tuesday 31st of May 2016

You can seriously never go wrong with ice cream! ;)

Sarah

Tuesday 24th of May 2016

What a fun party idea! Ice cream is always a huge hit in my house. I think an ice cream party would go over so well.

Dawn Lopez

Tuesday 31st of May 2016

I'm glad you liked the idea! I bet your family would really have fun. :)

Kia

Tuesday 24th of May 2016

This party looks super cute and fun. I love that everything was done on a budget. I am loving that backdrop.

Dawn Lopez

Tuesday 31st of May 2016

Thanks Kia! Glad you enjoyed the ideas. :)

Alicia

Tuesday 24th of May 2016

Ice cream parties are so fun! My boys would love the self serve option because they could load up on the candy, sprinkles and chocolate sauce :)

Dawn Lopez

Tuesday 31st of May 2016

Your boys sound pretty smart to me! I like to load up on the goodies too. ;)

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