This is the last post in my homemade gifts/Canada Day entertaining series.
We made this DIY ice cream sundae kit for friends. We thought it would be super fun for them to take to their cottage. All they need to supply is the ice cream, and they will be set for some sundae making fun.
I picked up some waffle cone bowls, sugar cones and assorted candies and repackaged everything in clear cello bags with colourful labels and bakers twine. I then made some homemade chocolate sauce, jarred it, and packaged everything together in a little gift box. It was so simple to put together and the recipients were thrilled, which was the whole point.
We're all officially on summer vacation now and plan on spending the rest of this week curled up watching movies, play board games, roasting marshmallows and swimming. Come back tomorrow to see if you're a winner in the Cadbury bicycle factory giveaway.
Easy Chocolate Sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoon of butter
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup
- 6 oz chocolate chips
Combine cream, butter and corn syrup in a small saucepan and heat until the butter had melted and the sauce is almost boiling.
Remove from the heat and add the chocolate, stirring until melted. Cool to lukewarm and spoon into glass jars. Cover with a tight fitting lid and store in the fridge.
To use, remove from the fridge and let it sit out at room temperature for 1 hour prior to serving, or heat for 15 seconds in the microwave.
That's such a cute idea!! I bought ice cream bowls a while back and was beyond bummed when I got home and they were all broken :( Some still useable and still edible but not whole and pretty. So sad. Love that you repackaged everything too - makes it that much prettier and thoughtful.
Posted by: Rachel @ Baked by Rachel | 06/30/2011 at 09:23 AM
I love this! What a fantastic idea. Had to Pin it :)
Posted by: Sara | 06/30/2011 at 09:23 PM
This is fabulous too! You give the best home-made gifts!
Posted by: Paula | 07/01/2011 at 12:48 AM
Oh, what a bummer, Rachel! I like everything repackaged too.
Posted by: Jan Scott | 07/03/2011 at 09:27 AM
Now that is a lovely idea. What a fab gift!
Posted by: anthea barton | 07/06/2011 at 10:29 AM
This is the cutest thing I have ever seen!!! I just reposted on my blog. I can not wait to do this. Just wondering where to find the cute waffle bowls (or even decent looking cones)...I've never looked for them. Anyway, so darling!
Posted by: Tiffany | 07/06/2011 at 11:36 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I featured you on my blog today: http://puertabella.blogspot.com/2011/07/sundae-kit.html
Posted by: susan@pocacosa | 07/06/2011 at 01:52 PM
Thank you!
Posted by: Jan Scott | 07/07/2011 at 08:51 AM
Hi Tiffany - Thanks! I found them at several of my local grocery stores, but Ive also heard that Wal-Mart carries them.
Posted by: Jan Scott | 07/07/2011 at 08:51 AM
Thank you!
Posted by: Jan Scott | 07/07/2011 at 08:55 AM
I love, love, love LOVE this idea. I spotted it on Pinterest last night, and I am featuring you on my blog today. If that is a problem in any way, please let me know.
~Jenifer
Posted by: Jenifer | 07/07/2011 at 10:26 AM
LOVED this idea so much I just had to give it a go myself!! I blogged it here: http://giggleberrycreations.blogspot.com/2011/07/ice-cream-sundae-kit-gift-diy.html
Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Amy | 07/09/2011 at 01:15 AM
Such a great idea! I spotted on Gordon Gossip and linked, too, on EdibleCrafts.CraftGossip.com :)
Posted by: meaghan | 07/09/2011 at 08:18 AM
I'd be over the moon if somebody gave me this! Such a lovely, simple-to-do, super-creative idea!
Posted by: Annika | 07/09/2011 at 09:45 AM
Clever Idea.
Oh, I Love this and what a Great birthday present this would make for my son-in-law.
Thank U.
ColleenB.
Posted by: ColleenB. | 07/10/2011 at 07:37 AM
Oh this is such a great idea! I love it
Posted by: Monique of Enchanted Expectations | 07/10/2011 at 09:19 AM
Thank you so much!
Posted by: Jan Scott | 07/11/2011 at 11:39 AM
Oh fun! I bet your son in law will love it.
Posted by: Jan Scott | 07/11/2011 at 11:40 AM
Thanks so much, Meaghan! Thats so nice of you.
Posted by: Jan Scott | 07/11/2011 at 11:42 AM
Thanks so much, Amy. How nice....
Posted by: Jan Scott | 07/11/2011 at 11:43 AM
Thanks so much, Jenifer!
Posted by: Jan Scott | 07/11/2011 at 11:48 AM
I have been searching for the perfect gift for a family member currently undergoing chemo & radiation. I can't wait to make it and deliver it with my husbands homemade ice cream. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Posted by: Nicole Shannon | 07/12/2011 at 10:33 AM
Im so happy to hear that this is something that will be bring your family member joy!
Posted by: Jan Scott | 07/13/2011 at 07:01 AM
Hi! Where is the link for the labels? This idea is so super cute for my daughter's summer school teacher..."We are so thankful you are so COOL!" Thanks so much!
Posted by: Kristin | 07/26/2011 at 08:26 AM
This is such a sweet idea!! I'm going to share it on my crafty facebook page : )
Jaimee @ craft-interrupted.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jaimee | 07/26/2011 at 09:41 AM