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DIY Spilled Ice Cream Cake Trinket Box: Easy No-Bake Craft Tutorial by Jennifer Perkins

Melting ice cream cakes are a viral baking sensation. This playful cylindrical design, topped with drips, sprinkles, and a faux cone, captures the trend perfectly—without turning on the oven.

DIY Spilled Ice Cream Cake Trinket Box: Easy No-Bake Craft Tutorial by Jennifer Perkins

By Jennifer Perkins

Even non-bakers can join the fun with this durable trinket box that doubles as stylish storage for your desk or dresser.

Supplies:

  • Cylinder-shaped papier-mâché box
  • Pink craft paint
  • Brown craft paint
  • Pom-pom
  • Sugar cone
  • Small toys resembling candy
  • Craft glue
  • Hot glue and glue gun
  • Sponge brush
  • Sprinkles
DIY Spilled Ice Cream Cake Trinket Box: Easy No-Bake Craft Tutorial by Jennifer Perkins

By Jennifer Perkins

Start by painting the papier-mâché box pink inside and out. Use a sponge brush for even coverage and let it dry fully.

DIY Spilled Ice Cream Cake Trinket Box: Easy No-Bake Craft Tutorial by Jennifer Perkins

By Jennifer Perkins

For the melted ice cream effect, dilute brown paint with water and drip it organically down the sides and across the top using a brush. Allow it to dry.

DIY Spilled Ice Cream Cake Trinket Box: Easy No-Bake Craft Tutorial by Jennifer Perkins

By Jennifer Perkins

DIY Spilled Ice Cream Cake Trinket Box: Easy No-Bake Craft Tutorial by Jennifer Perkins

By Jennifer Perkins

Glue a pom-pom (store-bought or handmade) to the top for the ice cream scoop, then secure the sugar cone on top with hot glue. These cones are sturdier than they look.

DIY Spilled Ice Cream Cake Trinket Box: Easy No-Bake Craft Tutorial by Jennifer Perkins

By Jennifer Perkins

Adorn the top with hot-glued candy-like toys and keychains for extra whimsy.

DIY Spilled Ice Cream Cake Trinket Box: Easy No-Bake Craft Tutorial by Jennifer Perkins

By Jennifer Perkins

Finish by applying craft glue around the base with a sponge brush, then pressing on sprinkles while wet.

DIY Spilled Ice Cream Cake Trinket Box: Easy No-Bake Craft Tutorial by Jennifer Perkins

By Jennifer Perkins

This irresistible trinket box looks good enough to eat and adds sweet charm to any homework desk or bedroom.