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.
30 Ice Cream Cone Creations
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Ice Cream Cone Pumps
Oyee Design Heels are a Yummy Treat
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Cake-Filled Sugar Cones
These Cupcake Cones are a Unique Alternative to Traditional Wrappers
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Horn & Latex-Clad Models
Ulorin Vex's Freaky Modeling Portfolio
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Luscious Lip-Licking Models
The Terry Richardson i-D Pre-Fall 2011 Spread is Downright Delicious
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Christmas Coned Confections
'Love From the Oven' Whips up a Disguised Festive Cupcake
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DIY Frozen Treats
Instructables Editor Scoochmaroo Makes Her Own DIY Drumsticks
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Decadent Cone Cakes
These 'Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops' from Bakerella are a Drip-Less Alternative
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Phallic Ice Cream Ads
'Kama Sutra Excite' Advertises New Flavored Dotted Condoms
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Wordy Dessert Branding
Honey & Mackie's Packaging is Printed with Colorful Typography
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Mashed Potato Cones
Aunt Bessie's All-Weather Alternative to 99 Flake
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Ice Cream Cone Bouquets
The Sdesignunit Steckmasse Collection Uses Everyday Containers for Flowers
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Bacon Breakfast Cones
The Bacone is Sure to Start Your Day Off Right
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Coupons as Ice Cream Cones
'Sweet and Lovely Style for You' LKJ Salon Promo
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Skeletal Canines
These Dogs by Mikael Alacoque Would Make an Unusual Pet
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Excess for Charity
Million Dollar Ice Cream Cone to be Auctioned for Charity
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Decadent Dripless Cookies
The Ice Cream Cone Cookies Will Melt in Your Mouth & Not On Your Outfit
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Ice Cream Cone Lights
Whippy CFL Bulbs
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Ice Cream Cone Bathrooms
'Come Up to My Room' Exhibit in Toronto
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Cerebral Inebriation Illustrations
This Nelson Balaban 'XTC' Painting Will Have Your Brain Melting
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Cone-Like Cups
This Set of Ice Cream Cone Dessert Bowls from Dirtkicker Pottery is the Right Fit
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Origami-Inspired Crepe Cones
Lauren Shimming Revamps A.B.'s Coffee and Crepes Take-Out Packaging
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Candy Cane Headdresses
The Will Cotton Candy Headpieces Make Portraits Delicious
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Delicious Hybrid Desserts
The Cone-oli Recipe Blends Ice Cream Cones and Cannoli
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Plastic Ice Cream Cones
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Inedible Ice Cream Art
Don't Try to Eat Sugar Cones by Virginia Sin
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Frosty Dessert Fans
The Ice Cream Cone Fan Makes Double the Effort to Keep You Cool
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Cone Crusts
Konopizza
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Holiday Compound Confections
Pumpkin Filled Cannoli Cones Give an Italian Spin to the Classic Pie
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Faux Bois Cornets
Richard Taylor's Ice Cream Cone Planters Look Very Appetizing
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Alchemist Spice Branding
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Alarmingly Real City Captures
Chris Beale Shoots Charming Everyday Scenes and Brings Them to Life
Convocation Confections
The Graduation Cap Candy Cups are Extremely Sweet
Surrealist Sketch Portraits
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Monolithic Lavatory Lines
Flow Bathroom Concept Assumes a Seamless Aesthetic from Floor to Faucet
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Festive Striped Sweets
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Cook It Kitchen Gadgets are Rebranded for a New Consumer Base
Dainty Lemon Treats
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Literal Junkyard Dogs
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Desktop Flower Pots
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Cute Confectionary Hybrids
These Coffee Cake Cupcakes Deliver the Power of Two Treats in One
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Deceptive Teatime Pastries
The Constant Comment Tea Cupcake is Infused with the Hot Beverage
Planter Pumps
Cactus Shoes Will be Welcomed by Green Thumbs and Green Toes
Waxy Confections
Red Elm Designs Creates Fun Crayon Shapes
Flashback Food Packaging
Vilje Musli Branding Attracts the Empowered Woman
Vintage Hair Portraits
Award-Winning Kaaz Class Photos by Simon Duhamel
Contoured Munchies Merchandizing
La Fromagerie Branding Markets More Than Holey Cheese
Classy Breakfast Packaging
Niklas Hessman Cleverly Designs the Upp Package
Breath-Freshening Bites
The Milk Chocolate Cupcake With Fresh Mint Icing Will Refresh Your Mouth
Eco-Origami Coffee Cups
Coffree Biodegradable Brew Eliminates a Cup of Waste a Day
Pillowcase Pottery
Ceramic Artist Jono Pandolfi Brings New Flavor to Your Kitchen
Scrumptious Slider Cakes
The Hamburger Cupcakes and Cookie Fries are Deliciously Tricky
Home-Cooked Pasta Packaging
Pasta Nona Branding Embraces Grandma's Culinary Cachet
Coupons as Ice Cream Cones
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Sweet Beehive Branding
Taste of Honey Packaging Brings the Hive Home
Vintage Popsicle Packaging
Bar Gelato Branding Brings Authenticity and Credibility to Iced Snacks
Sweet Honeycomb Desserts
These Bee-Happy Cupcakes are Un-bee-lievably Cute
Growing Greenery Desserts
These Sweet Sprout Cupcake Toppers are Mouth-Watering
Condom-Like Cords
The Plugo Circular Extension Cord Features a Convenient Redesign
Advanced Contraceptives
Specially Designed Quickstrips Condoms are More Effective
Cute Condiment Cartons
Temma Packaging has a Delightfully Delicious Disposition
Anti-Rape Condoms
The Rape-aXe Could Prevent Violent Crimes
Vividly Landscaped Branding
Teatul Packaging Uses Earth-Minded Pigment to Paint the Earth
Petite Pastry Hybrids
These Cranberry and Cheese Danish Cupcakes are Wonderfully Inventive
Blown-Glass Bling
Anat Sapir Handcrafts Sparkling Glass Jewelry
Giant Wall Portraits
Ministry of Design Incorporates Enormous Company Founder Picture in Remodel
Popstar-Inspired Confectionary Treats
California Gurls Cupcake Macaroons Pay Tribute to Katy Perry
Papercraft Self Portraits
The Eric Testroete Halloween Costume is Prismatically Big-Headed
Regal Dog Portraits
Winnie Au Photography Captures Diverse Pup Personalities
Eerie Outdoor Portraits
'The Gloaming' by Mara Graur Explores the Time Between Sunset & Twilight
Tiered Trolly Gardens
The Mobile Food Garden Caters to Apartment Tenants with Green Thumbs
Disembodied Elegance
Harry Allen Hand (Vase) Reaches Through Walls (to Hold Your Flowers)
Climactic Creative Ads
The Willy Wrapper 'History of Protection' Video is a Scream
Arced Garden Partitions
The Deesawat Green Wall Provides Privacy with the Growth of Plants
Leafy Matrix Merchandizing
Earthwise Packaging Creates a Prominent Pattern on the Shop Shelf
Delightful Lichen Jardinieres
Concrete Moss Trio Celebrates the Charm of the Flowerless Plant
Beer-Soaked Baked Treats
These Stout Cupcakes Will Make You a Hero in Your Man's Eyes
Train Trolley Treats
The Hogwarts Express Pumpkin Pasties are a Delectable Treat
Dogs of War Photography
An Artistic Tribute to the Military Working Dog
Sugary Sweet Sticks
The Candy Apple Donuts are Droolworthy
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The Blog Bake Robot is Apparently Written by a Heap of Nuts and Blots
Minimalist Baking Branding
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The Ice Cream Sandwich Pillow is Sure to Satisfy Midnight Cravings
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These PupCakes are a Great Treat for that Special Dog in Your Life
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Solo Ice Cream Packaging Saves the Frills for the Treats' Flavoring
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The Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shot Glasses are Incredible
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These Penguin Cupcakes are Wonderfully Adorable
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This Set of Ice Cream Cone Dessert Bowls from Dirtkicker Pottery is the Right Fit
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Knockknocking Proves That Wreaths Don't Have to Be a Holiday Thing
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These Red Velvet-Battered Onion Rings are a Twist on a Classic
Delicious Hybrid Desserts
The Cone-oli Recipe Blends Ice Cream Cones and Cannoli
Sumptuous Autumn Desserts
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Don't Try to Eat Sugar Cones by Virginia Sin
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Frosty Dessert Fans
The Ice Cream Cone Fan Makes Double the Effort to Keep You Cool
Cutesy Confection Branding
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This Minty Fresh Chompers Soap is Hygiene for the Hands
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