Project

Mini Gumball Machine Party Favors

Turn, twist, and pop! These retro-inspired packages dispense colorful candy just like the classic machine from your childhood.

Photography: Anusha Rajeswaran

Source: Martha Stewart

Introduction

This idea comes from our contributor Anusha Rajeswaran. Kids and adults will love this adorable gumball machine... in handheld size! A few basic supplies are all you need to make this family-friendly craft.

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materials

Paper ice cream cups (Similar to shown: Red & White Treat Cups by Celebrate It, $6 for 24, michaels.com)

Clear dome lids (Pictured: Ice Cream Cup Clear Dome Lids, 4 oz., $9 for 50, amazon.com)

Clear tape

Hot glue gun and sticks

Red construction paper

Gumballs in assorted colors

Scissors

Ruler

White flat-back bead or button (optional)

steps

Measure and cut a 1/2-by-5-inch strip of paper; shape into a circle and tape the ends together.
With a hot glue gun, attach paper strip to a dome lid.
From the same red paper, trace a circle of the same size, cut out, and hot glue it to create a topper.
Turn the lid upside down and fill it with gumballs.
Add another dome lid on top and tape the lids together, sealing it as a globe.
Turn the dome lids with the top facing up and hot glue it to the bottom of the paper cup.
Optional: Glue a bead to front of the ice cream cup as the decorative "knob."