g U m B a L L s

The craft I created for my daughter’s 2nd grade, in-class birthday celebration: miniature gumball machines! After Christmas, when I was wandering through a local craft store, I found a 24 count tub of small, clear plastic ball ornaments. At the time, Christmas stuff was 80% off so I purchased all 24 for only $4. Class sizes in our school usually range from 22-24 kids, so I knew they would come in handy for a future project. And I was right! These were fun, simple to make, inexpensive and loved by all the kids.

I spent less than $20 on all the supplies! Supplies: plastic ball ornaments, pompoms, mini plastic cups, paper, metal washers, glue and red tape.

I love the colors ❤

the kids working

the kid’s gumball machines

my prototype

When I see a gumball machine, it makes me happy. When I was a child, my Aunt had a gumball machine in her house with a bucket full of pennies right below it. It was magical. I think they are timeless, something you can’t grow out of enjoying.