Ice Cream Party

Ice Cream Party featured on Hello Rascal Kids.

“Life is Sweet in More Ways than One”

Ever wondered how to make ice cream more fun for your little ones, giving them the opportunity to get messy and experience how life can be sweet? We welcomed a few rascals to join us for a sweet, wonderfully messy playdate. They were encouraged to get dirty and express their creativity with DIY puffy paint and ice cream crafts.

When our little guests arrived, they were greeted with a colorful balloon chandelier made by our friends from Oh Shiny!, painting an air of wonder that made the party magical. They delivered above and beyond, adding even more fanciful vibes with confetti balloons. The color palette added to the whimsical aura of the event: white, teal, yellow, soft-blue, and blush. Beneath the balloon chandelier, the kids’ station was complete with a miniature table with craft supplies, and there was a spread of treats, sweets, and everything in between so they could make ice cream sundaes.

Our guests were dressed to the nines in their fanciest outfits, but their attitudes were far from formal. Our rascals held on to their whimsy, being giggly and carefree as they played, which was the main goal for the gathering. We didn’t want our kids to have the best ice cream craft party — we wanted them to have an ice cream party filled to the brim with nostalgia and longing for sunny summer days, eating ice cream with friends, and not caring if you spilled on your fanciest outfit.

The first activity allowed the kids to get their hands dirty. They made puffy paint and painted ice cream cone masterpieces, which was our favorite part of the event. As kids, they are often told not to touch things or to stay clean — but not at this party. They were encouraged to get messy with the shaving cream, and the joy on their faces made our hearts soar. Once they finished the craft, they were free to make ice cream sundaes and decorate them to their heart’s desire, all while enjoying a sweet treat reminiscent of our favorite summer days.

Like any gathering, the setup is where the magic starts. The fun-size table with white chairs was the perfect fit, and the puffy paint ingredients took over the craft table: shaving cream, food coloring, paintbrushes, spoons, small bowls, and craft paper. To remind the kids as they played, a cutout behind the table proclaimed “Life is Sweet” by Happily Ever Etched.

Our ice cream bar was laid out just like an adult dessert bar would be, with an added element of being crafty and fun! It was full of delicious toppings spread out into small bowls with spoons ready to be scooped onto each kid’s dessert creation. The ice cream bar was set up alongside a custom wooden sign creat” was the actual cakes and cookies made by Danielle Keene of Sheila Mae.

This party could not have happened without our talented friends. Special thanks to our photographer Adriana Gonzales of Simply Adri Photography for capturing all these special moments; Rebecca and Kelly of Oh Shiny! Paper Co for providing us the venue, balloons, and party goods; Christine Ngo from Paper Sandwich; cookies and cake from Danielle Keene of Sheila Mae; and signage from Happily Ever Etched. Finally, but never least, thanks to our little party goers, Sienna Lansangan and Zeke Pena, for their willingness to smile and eat all the sweet treats. This party perfectly echoed the nostalgia of summer, sitting under the sun with a delicious, melting treat in your hands. It is simple to re-create in your own homes, with any added bits of magic or wonder you’d like.