Today's post certainly has me craving some yummy ice cream with lots of fun sprinkles and whipped cream. With warmer weather approaching I thought it would be fun to put together a bridal shower that incorporated homemade ice cream as the focal point. This idea was inspired by the brand new book by Lindsay Clendaniel called, Scoop Adventures: the best ice cream of the 50 states. Ice cream maker and blogger Lindsay, writes for her blog by the same name, Scoop Adventures. In her new book, Lindsay takes us on her travels across the county sampling ice cream from special shops and restaurants. This special ice cream cookbook includes 80 adapted recipes from her travels that can be easily made with a home ice cream maker . . . like Orange Chocolate Decadence, Lavender Caramel Swirl Ice Cream, Seaport Salty Swirl Ice Cream and many more. Check back tomorrow as I'll have 2 ice cream recipes from this book to share with you. In the meantime, here's my ideas for a backyard homemade ice cream bridal shower . . .

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Ideas for Plannning a Homemade Ice Cream Bridal Shower:
1. If you have a backyard deck or patio - how cute would this ice cream bar look?
2. These ice cream cone towel favors are the cutest.
3. An ice cream bridal shower invitation is a must-have.
4. Waffle ice cream sandwiches anyone?
5. How about a fun ice cream pearl decoden as a game prize?
6. Cupcake wrappers around ice cream cones is the perfect little "dress me up".
7. If you're making the homemade ice cream, you will definitely want to serve the flavors in personalized ice cream containers.
8. To combat the sweetness of the ice cream goodies, how about serving fruit salad in ice cream cones?
9. Display your chocolate dipped cones on a tiered dessert tray
10. Instead of purchasing new bowls to place the ice cream toppings in, why not use a muffin tin from your kitchen?
11. The cutest ever ice cream cone tissue paper decorations
12. How about an ice cream scoop with bling for serving your guests?

If you're looking for a wide variety of unique bridal shower decorations to decorate your upcoming event, you'll want to take a peek at Factory Direct Craft. Here you will find so many great extras to make the bridal shower really stand out for your guests. From napkins and packaging to lanterns and accents like garland and place cards, you will definitely find the unique bridal shower decor item you've been looking for here.

Along with all the decorations for the bridal shower, Factory Direct Craft also carries the favors, games, invitations, kitchen accessories for a kitchen themed bridal shower as well as fun items for the bride at the party including sashes, totes and more.

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Items shown above:
White Lace Mini Parasol Umbrella - would look cute tied with ribbon as the napkin ring holder, Blushing Bride Luncheon Napkins, Pink Dahlia Organza Bag - a great favor bag that can be filled with candies, mini soaps, even jewelry for your bridesmaids, 20 Carat Clear Acrylic Diamonds - great for added bling to either the table itself around the centerpiece or in a vase {comes in a large variety of colors too}