I made Candy Gumball Machine Party Favors this week. These are definitely one of my most favorite fun food craft ideas ever!
Whether you’re having a birthday party or baby shower, this craft is perfect for a dessert table or party favors. They are made with a plastic ornament and so so easy!
What you’ll need to make a Candy Gumball Machine:
- Clear Plastic Ornament Ball (I found mine at Michaels)
- Paper cups
- Mini M&M’s, Sixlets or small gumballs
- Tape
- Black Sharpie
- Embellishments
Pull out the top of the ornament. Wrap a piece of paper into a funnel to pour candy into the ornament. Cover the opening with tape. I used duct tape. Like the zebra print?
Punch a hole in the bottom of the cup with a pen, push your finger through to make a larger hole.
Place the ornament full of candy in the cup.
Draw the pretend opening for the gumballs and add embellishments if you have them.
I put a small round gem sticker on the top as well as the front. For an easy 5 minute craft, I think they turned out super cute!
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About Amy Locurto
I am a gumball freek and love this idea soooo much…I already have the red cups, the clear ornaments and a bag of m&m's.
This is fab! ANd just in time. My daughters candy birthday party is next weekend. Do you think this can be done as a craft at the party by 7 year olds with help?
Wow these are adorable!! I love this idea – super creative.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS!
I definately pinned!!
These have to be one of the most adorable craft project I’ve ever seen! Love it, love it, love it!!
Wow!!! Love! Now I’m trying to think of a healthy snack that resembles gum balls so my preschooler can take these for her snack day. Any ideas ladies?:)
What a super fun idea! Very creative and kids (and adults) would just love to get these as favours! Thanks Amy!
OMG! I love them Amy!! Such a genius idea! Thanks for sharing
xx ? melissa @ mamamiss
Too cute!!!
totally adorable idea Amy!
Such a cute idea and easy to make with great finished product.
Oh my heck! How cute!
They are adorable.
Blessings,
Lorilee
What a creative mind you have! Your Gumball machines are adorable and simple to make….that’s always appreciated. Thanks for sharing another great idea.
Gwen ~