5 Fantastic Waffle Cone Crafts
There's a lot more to waffle cones than meets the eye, and we're here to prove it! While they're undoubtedly delicious, these unassuming cones are actually perfect for a bunch of really cute crafts you can easily make at home. Today, we're going to show you how to make adorable hanging cactus holders, a simple flower arrangement, and more, all using regular waffle cones! Of course, we couldn't not include some dessert ideas, so there's a few yummy gems in here as well!
1. Hanging Cactus Cones
You'll Need:
- cement
- waffle cones
- water
- paint
- shot glass
- wool or string
- soil
- mini succulents
Here's How:
1.1 Place a waffle cone into a shot glass and mix cement with water in the cone. Place another waffle cone into the wet cement and leave to dry.
1.2 Unroll the outer waffle cone, pull out the inner waffle cone, and you're left with a cement mold.
1.3 Dip the cement waffle cone mold into a glass filled with paint to add a splash of color to the tip of the cone.
1.4 Tie a piece of wool or string around the cement cone and fill it with some soil.
1.5 Place a mini succulent into the cone and that's it – you're the proud owner of a hanging cactus cone!
2. Waffle Cone Cake Decoration
You'll Need:
- waffle cones
- whipped cream
- buttercream frosting
- chocolate syrup
- sprinkles
- maraschino cherries
Here's How:
2.1 Press a few waffle cones firmly onto the edge of a cake.
2.2 Fill the cones with whipped cream and a scoop of buttercream frosting, then garnish with chocolate syrup, sprinkles, and maraschino cherries. That's your cake decoration done!
3. Popcorn Cones
You'll Need:
- marshmallows
- popcorn
- waffle cones
- mini M&M's
- chocolate syrup
- sprinkles
Here's How:
3.1 Melt some marshmallows in the microwave and add them to a bowl of popcorn. Mix everything until the popcorn is evenly coated in marshmallow.
3.2 Place a waffle cone upright into a glass and fill it with mini M&M's. Add a scoop of the marshmallow popcorn to the waffle cone and garnish with chocolate syrup and rainbow sprinkles, and your delicious popcorn cones are ready to be devoured!
4. Ice Cream Topping Bar
You'll Need:
- cardboard
- shot glass
- pen
- box cutter
- colored kraft paper
- hot glue
- glue
- various ice cream toppings
Here's How:
4.1 Use a shot glass as a template and draw several circles next to each other on a long piece of cardboard. Cut out the circles, then hot glue 2 small pieces of cardboard on either side and a larger back wall.
4.2 Glue colored kraft paper to the finished structure.
4.3 Place the waffle cones upright in the topping bar and fill each one with your favorite ice cream toppings. This ice cream topping bar is perfect for ice cream sundae parties!
5. Waffle Cone Flower Arrangements
You'll Need:
- tall glasses
- waffle cones
- flowers
Here's How:
The next time you're decorating your table and want it to look extra pretty, try this cone hack! Simply put a waffle cone in a tall glass and put some flowers in the cone. Not too shabby, right?
These interesting ways to use waffle cones work great as table decorations and conversation starters. It's not every day people see a waffle cone flower arrangement, so use the opportunity to talk about it! Soon your friends might be taking your lead.
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