I've made this gift numerous times and sometimes I'm able to find floral cones in craft stores and sometimes they're sold out. In that case, I just purchase a foam wreath base. It's basically the same thing, but round instead of a cone. That one works better if you're giving it to an older person because you'll need more lollipops to fill it. I did that for a neighbor's 60th birthday party and it was such a huge hit. In fact, everyone assumed it was a crown and made the birthday boy wear it on his head. Another alternative, which I've gotten when I couldn't find a foam cone, was a floral foam block. You have to be a little more methodical about how you're putting the lollipops in when you're using that, but you can make it work.