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30 Ice Cream Cone Creations

From Dairy Bouquets to Mashed Potato Confections

— December 20, 2011 — Lifestyle
An ice cream cone is the classic and tasty way to beat the heat, but nowadays these classic iced confections are branching out. Proving themselves capable of holding a lot more than ice cream, these tasty cones are making a bold statement all on their own. From intriguing hybrid coned desserts to ice cream holder-inspired art, these iconic crunchy confections are set to make a splash in almost every industry.

From motorized ice cream for those looking for an effort-free indulgence to sugar cone-inspired pumps for the fashionable and hungry, these designs -- both edible and inedible -- are hopelessly tempting. Sure to transport you back to a time when your only concern was your ice cream melting, these crazy cones will usher out your inner child.

Kooky, creative and deliciously lickable, these cones prove that they’re a whole lot more than just a vehicle for ice cream.
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Holiday Compound Confections
Holiday Compound Confections
Pumpkin Filled Cannoli Cones Give an Italian Spin to the Classic Pie
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Frosty Dessert Fans
Frosty Dessert Fans
The Ice Cream Cone Fan Makes Double the Effort to Keep You Cool
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Faux Bois Cornets
Faux Bois Cornets
Richard Taylor's Ice Cream Cone Planters Look Very Appetizing
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Cone-Like Cups
Cone-Like Cups
This Set of Ice Cream Cone Dessert Bowls from Dirtkicker Pottery is the Right Fit
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Delicious Hybrid Desserts
Delicious Hybrid Desserts
The Cone-oli Recipe Blends Ice Cream Cones and Cannoli
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Cerebral Inebriation Illustrations
Cerebral Inebriation Illustrations
This Nelson Balaban 'XTC' Painting Will Have Your Brain Melting
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Decadent Dripless Cookies
Decadent Dripless Cookies
The Ice Cream Cone Cookies Will Melt in Your Mouth & Not On Your Outfit
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Excess for Charity
Excess for Charity
Million Dollar Ice Cream Cone to be Auctioned for Charity
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Cone Crusts
Cone Crusts
Konopizza
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Inedible Ice Cream Art
Inedible Ice Cream Art
Don't Try to Eat Sugar Cones by Virginia Sin
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Plastic Ice Cream Cones
Plastic Ice Cream Cones
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Skeletal Canines
Skeletal Canines
These Dogs by Mikael Alacoque Would Make an Unusual Pet
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Coupons as Ice Cream Cones
Coupons as Ice Cream Cones
'Sweet and Lovely Style for You' LKJ Salon Promo
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Candy Cane Headdresses
Candy Cane Headdresses
The Will Cotton Candy Headpieces Make Portraits Delicious
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Ice Cream Cone Bathrooms
Ice Cream Cone Bathrooms
'Come Up to My Room' Exhibit in Toronto
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Mashed Potato Cones
Mashed Potato Cones
Aunt Bessie's All-Weather Alternative to 99 Flake
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Ice Cream Cone Lights
Ice Cream Cone Lights
Whippy CFL Bulbs
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Ice Cream Cone Bouquets
Ice Cream Cone Bouquets
The Sdesignunit Steckmasse Collection Uses Everyday Containers for Flowers
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DIY Frozen Treats
DIY Frozen Treats
Instructables Editor Scoochmaroo Makes Her Own DIY Drumsticks
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Wordy Dessert Branding
Wordy Dessert Branding
Honey & Mackie's Packaging is Printed with Colorful Typography
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Phallic Ice Cream Ads
Phallic Ice Cream Ads
'Kama Sutra Excite' Advertises New Flavored Dotted Condoms
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Christmas Coned Confections
Christmas Coned Confections
'Love From the Oven' Whips up a Disguised Festive Cupcake
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Cake-Filled Sugar Cones
Cake-Filled Sugar Cones
These Cupcake Cones are a Unique Alternative to Traditional Wrappers
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Luscious Lip-Licking Models
Luscious Lip-Licking Models
The Terry Richardson i-D Pre-Fall 2011 Spread is Downright Delicious
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Decadent Cone Cakes
Decadent Cone Cakes
These 'Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops' from Bakerella are a Drip-Less Alternative
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Bacon Breakfast Cones
Bacon Breakfast Cones
The Bacone is Sure to Start Your Day Off Right
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Origami-Inspired Crepe Cones
Origami-Inspired Crepe Cones
Lauren Shimming Revamps A.B.'s Coffee and Crepes Take-Out Packaging
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Horn & Latex-Clad Models
Horn & Latex-Clad Models
Ulorin Vex's Freaky Modeling Portfolio
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Ice Cream Cone Pumps
Ice Cream Cone Pumps
Oyee Design Heels are a Yummy Treat
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