DIY Ice Cream Box – The Summery Gift Idea

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The DIY Ice Cream Box is the perfect gift for small and big ice cream lovers alike. Our summery gift idea for saying goodbye at preschool graduation!

Summer is finally here... sunscreen is being applied, the beach bag is packed, and the ice cream stock is replenished! A truly wonderful time, in my opinion! For many – especially children – this time of year is not only wonderful but also incredibly exciting... It's a time of transition – when preschoolers move on to primary school or older kids to secondary school!

And as we all know, such a big change and fresh start – along with the goodbyes – deserve to be properly celebrated! There are sleepover parties for the new school starters, farewell parties for fourth graders, and big thank-yous to everyone who’s supported our little ones up to this point.

Today I want to show you a summery gift idea for heartfelt foodies! For my little one’s preschool farewell, we put together a delicious DIY Ice Cream Box for the educators. A refreshing “thank-you” for some truly special years!

You can gift the Ice Cream Box either with actual ice cream or without. If you're giving it with ice cream, make sure it can either be eaten right away or that there's a way to freeze it immediately.

DIY Ice Cream Box – Your Delicious Summer Gift Idea

What says summer more than a refreshing, tasty ice cream?

You can customize your DIY Ice Cream Box any way you like – vegan, chocolatey, fruity, etc. Instead of using a colorful folding crate, you can also arrange the ingredients in a pretty basket or wooden box. There’s also the option to create an adult version – for example, with eggnog! As always: let your creativity run wild!

My DIY Ice Cream Box today is kid-friendly and thus perfect for a preschool farewell!

Materials List for a DIY Ice Cream Box

For the DIY Ice Cream Box you need:

Packaging Materials:

• A box (colorful, foldable crates are especially cute and come in various sizes and colors; baskets or wooden boxes also work well)
• Colorful paper ice cream cups
• Classic wooden ice cream spoons
• Napkins
• Small screw-top or clip-top jars (50–100 ml)
• A homemade cute “Ice Cream Box” sign (perfect to create together with your kids)
• Cocktail umbrella decorations

Edible Highlights for the Ice Cream Box:

• Crunchy waffle cones (you can usually find them in supermarkets during the summer)
• Tasty ice cream sauces (strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla are the most popular classics)
• Crispy wafer rolls (also available filled with chocolate or vanilla cream – yum!)
• Colorful ice cream toppings like rainbow sprinkles, chopped nuts, chocolate sprinkles, brittle, mini marshmallows, gummy bears, dried strawberries, edible flower mix, etc.

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Instructions

Creating your DIY Ice Cream Box is super easy! Once you’ve gathered all the materials and ingredients, the main task is to decorate your summery gift nicely. Here are a few tips:

• Toppings look best when removed from their original packaging and placed in matching screw-top or clip-top jars. Just remember to maintain proper hygiene standards with your hands and containers – but that goes without saying, right? 😉
• Arrange the products by size in the box – taller items in the back, smaller ones in front for better visibility.
• It looks great when some items are “stacked” together.
• The “Ice Cream Box” sign stands out best when placed inside the box using colorful paper straws or attached to the crate.

Alternative Occasions for the Delicious Ice Cream Box

We gave this summery gift idea as a preschool farewell, but of course, you can use it for many other occasions:

• Birthday gift for an ice cream fan
• Colorful gift for a summer party
• Special treat at a child’s birthday party
• Sweet surprise for your class on the last day of school
• Dessert for a picnic with friends
• Cool treat for your kids’ group before the summer holidays
• Just because – for you and your little ones
• Sweet farewell for your preschool group
• Delicious thank-you for your teachers, coaches, or caregivers

When we had our little goodbye party on the playground during our move, we also brought a colorful Ice Cream Box – and as you can imagine, it was an absolute highlight for the kids!

My little ones and I wish you and your little ones tons of fun putting together your DIY Ice Cream Box and a deliciously wonderful summer!

Yours, Lia

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