DIY: Gumball Machine Candy Jar

 

When I saw this idea on the I Heart Naptime blog I couldn't wait to try it. I wanted to do it in a color that I could use for multiple holidays, but my obsession with red & turquoise won out. I still think it can work for a lot of things though, especially if I switch the ribbon out. It is very simple and cheap to make...here's how you can make one too!

I picked up all of my supplies at Hobby Lobby. This is what you need:

• clay pot
• base to clay pot - (Not the same size as the pot. This needs to be the right size so that it will sit on top of the fishbowl.)
• fishbowl jar
• paint color of your choice
• foam brush
• E6000 glue
• wooden knob
• ribbon of choice
• glitter  & Elmer's glue (optional)
• vinyl or stickers to embellish jar (optional)

1. Paint your pot, the lid, and the wooden knob. I did a couple of coats to get good solid coverage.

2. Once the pot is dry, turn it upside down and use E6000 to glue the fishbowl to the pot.

3. Use a dab of the E6000 to glue the knob to the bottom of the clay pot base.

4. Optional: I also glittered the lid. To do this, just spread Elmer's glue on the inner part of the lid and cover with glitter.

4. Allow a few hours for the items to dry completely, then tie on the ribbon of your choice. You can also cut out a fun phrase with vinyl using your Cricut or stickers would also work if you'd like to embellish the jar.
5. Fill the jar with candy and top with the lid...that's it!

Wouldn't these also be fun to make for a birthday party or baby shower? Such fun decorations for very cheap!

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