Monday, November 30, 2009

Christmas Craft

I thought I would share an idea for an easy and inexpensive craft. It seems like every holiday I decorate with candy. I have candy for eating and candy for decorating, the candy I use in these is now three years old ~ it's great, I am not tempted and my kids know it is "yucky and old" so they don't even ask.
Anyway, on to the craft.


Here are the supplies you need:
I bought these all at Michaels, I am sure you can get them at any ol' craft store. I spent a total of 17 dollars to make the following three and that is without any coupons or sales.


I don't have step by step photos or directions, I really don't think it is necessary. It is helpful, however, to have a sister-in-law who has a craft room like a celebrity and is so generous to cut the vinyl snowflakes for me. Thanks Alissa!! You really could do a million things with this, any holiday would be cute. Who doesn't love a gumball machine? If you make one, please share the finished product ~ we'd all love to see it.



39 comments:

  1. I so want to do some now. Those are so cute.

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  2. Adorable. I think I'll make these as a gift my daugters preschool teachers. Do you remember the type of paint you used? Kindly, Andi

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  3. I guess since you are my neighbor I shouldn't steal the idea and make neighbor presents, huh! They are adorable.

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  4. So cute!!! Might attempt a copy!!

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  5. That is super cute and fun. I love that your sister in law's name is spelled with an "i". That is how I wanted to spell my Alyssa's name but I thought she might be correcting people her whole life. Thanks for sharing the cute idea.

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  6. Andi,
    I just used an acrylic paint but I am sure you could use spray paint too, it may give it a better, shinier finish. I also thought of doing modge podge over it to seal it all.

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  7. Even cuter than I pictured!! You have done it again!!

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  8. Hyperventilating over the the cuteness!! I hope you don't mind if I put those on my blog tomorrow!!

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  9. JANE!!!!!! I am even more obsessed now that you've taken it to a cuter level!!!!!

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  10. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! I can't wait to make some of my own!!! Thanks for the GREAT idea!!!

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  11. how adorable and clever! These will be great on the christmas dessert buffet!

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  12. OMG I'm posting this on my blog. Great idea! :)

    Dani
    craftrookie.blogspot.com

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  13. I'm in love with these !!!!!! DId you hot glue, or gorilla glue???? OMG, I can't wait till nap time to make some. Thanks for the idea :)

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  14. I do believe I will be visiting a craft store in the near future.....

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  15. if these got any cuter i couldn't stand it... i am so making these... :-) Thanks for the idea...

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  16. These are so adorable! Love that they are budget friendly too! I hope you don't mind me posting a link back to you on my blog! I really only have friends and family but they were too cute not to share!

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  17. Ok this idea is the cutest ever! I want to feature it on my blog. Asap. I hope that's okay! Hope you guys are having a great holiday season!

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  18. Everything on here is simple yet created SIMPLY MARVELOUS

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  19. Love 'em! I'd like to do them for my coworkers but would need to make them transportable -- which means every piece needs to be attached securely, and the top needs to be able to come on and off to access the candy. Any ideas? Thanks!

    -Jacy

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    1. I am very much like u with the candy. In fact I have the old gum ball machine in my kitchen for all the kiddies, but this is soooo sweeeet!! Thanks for the idea.
      ~~~~~ Patty ~~~~

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  20. Would love to know what kind of glue you used! I want to make somebod these for Christmas 2013.

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  21. I love making these, I have made a few weeks ago and they were a big hit!!!!

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  22. Great tips and very easy to understand. This will definitely be very useful for me when I get a chance to start my blog.
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    1. What type of glue did you use??

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  23. Do you paint both sides of the saucer?

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  32. What size are the clay pots please.

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  33. Would it be possible to use your image to promote this craft at the library I work at?

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