• Shop
  • About
  • collections
  • Cards
  • Paper Crafts
  • Layouts
  • DIY

Pebbles, Inc.

Paper crafting, cardmaking, scrapbooking and party supplies

Candy Heart Gumball Machine

04
Feb
6 Comments

Happy February!  Amanda here today with a super cute and super fun Valentine’s Day craft.  Conversations are my all time favorite Valentine’s Day candy.  I love the colors, the little messages, and the fun little heart shapes.  I almost fell over when I saw the UR Sweet paper from the We Go Together collection.  It was everything I loved about conversation hearts on a single sheet of paper.  I thought it would be fun to pair this  cute paper with some candy conversation hearts to create a Valentine’s Day gift.

Candy Heart Gumball Machine by @popperandmimi using We Go Together papers from @pebblesincValentine’s Day pretty is pretty low key at our house, but every year I like to make my kids a fun little candy gift.   I gathered a few plastic Christmas ornaments (the kind that come in two halves) and some patterned paper and put my die cutting machine to work.  A few minutes later and I had some cute little gifts ready for Valentine’s Day.

Candy Heart Gumball Machine by @popperandmimi using We Go Together papers from @pebblesincThe gumball machine base is the key to the whole project.  I found that resizing the base to be the same diameter as the ornament makes for a well balanced gumball machine.  And although not functional, the little dial on the front is still a lot of fun.  Secure the spinner with a brad to add an interactive element to your gumball machine.

Candy Heart Gumball Machine by @popperandmimi using We Go Together papers from @pebblesincTie the halves of the plastic ornament together with a piece of baker’s twine and top with a conversation heart sticker.

Candy Heart Gumball Machine by @popperandmimi using We Go Together papers from @pebblesincBefore you begin assembling the gumball machine base, adhere the dial components to the base.  This will eliminate a lot of hassle after the base is assembled.

Candy Heart Gumball Machine by @popperandmimi using We Go Together papers from @pebblesincFold the tabs on the bottom piece, one at a time, before you adhere the larger gumball base piece.

Candy Heart Gumball Machine by @popperandmimi using We Go Together papers from @pebblesincApply a strong adhesive (I prefer This to That double sided red tape) to the inside of the gumball base and not to the tabs on the bottom portion of the base.  Adhere tabs one at a time as you work your way around in a circle.

Candy Heart Gumball Machine by @popperandmimi using We Go Together papers from @pebblesincAs you near the end of the base, apply double sided red tape to the inner tab and adhere the base together.

Candy Heart Gumball Machine by @popperandmimi using We Go Together papers from @pebblesincWhen you are done, your base should look like this.  Gently fold the top tabs inward and place your ornament on top.

Candy Heart Gumball Machine by @popperandmimi using We Go Together papers from @pebblesinc
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Amanda

Supplies:
WE GO TOGETHER DOUBLE-SIDED CARDSTOCK 12″X12″ U R SWEET
WE GO TOGETHER CARDSTOCK STICKERS 6″X12″ 2/SHEETS ICONS & PHRASES
WE GO TOGETHER DOUBLE-SIDED CARDSTOCK 12″X12″ LOVABLE
PEBBLES PAPER PAD 6″X6″ 36/PKG WE GO TOGETHER
BAKER’S TWINE VALUE PACK 5YD SPOOLS 24/PKG
THIS TO THAT DOUBLE-SIDED SUPER STICKY RED TAPE
3D Gumball Machine

Filed Under: DIY, Papercraft, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Amanda Coleman, Candy, Gumball, Heart, Valentine's Day, We Go Together

Comments

  1. Virginia Fynes says

    February 4, 2015 at 9:07 am

    VERY cute idea! xox

  2. Mendi Yoshikawa says

    February 4, 2015 at 9:24 am

    These are adorable as always! I still have this on my wish list to create–You make them look sooo cute! 🙂

  3. Denise Sullivan says

    June 7, 2015 at 5:16 pm

    This is adorable Im sorry I missed it the first time around. They are so fun and I’m sure were a big hit at your house. Would you share what machine you used and also what dies? Thanks so much.

    • Shelly says

      June 8, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      Hi!
      I used my Silhouette Cameo and used this cut file from the Silhouette Online Store: http://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/?page=view-shape&id=51821
      Amanda

  4. Amanda McGee says

    November 2, 2015 at 9:28 am

    This is so cute! I love how you’ve used the 3D gumball design. Do you mind if I share this page on my website? Thanks! 🙂 Amanda McGee

Trackbacks

  1. Correspondence Blog says:
    July 15, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Our Favorite Candy Heart Message

    […] iameter as the ornament makes for a well balanced gumball machine.  And althoug […]

Design Team

Eva Pizarro
Lucile Peignon
Marcia Dehn-Nix
Michelle Gallant
Terhi Koskinen
Wendy Sue Anderson

AC Brands

American Crafts
Bazzill
Crate Paper
Heidi Swapp
Imaginisce
Pink Paislee
Project Life
We R Memory Keepers

Purchase Our Products

Pebbles Inc
American Crafts
Pebbles In My Pocket
Scrapbook.com
Retail Stores

Archives

  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • August 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • February 2019
  • January 2019
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
  • February 2016
  • January 2016
  • December 2015
  • November 2015
  • October 2015
  • September 2015
  • August 2015
  • July 2015
  • June 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • November 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • August 2013
  • July 2013
  • June 2013
  • May 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012
  • September 2012
  • August 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • January 2012
  • December 2011
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
  • May 2011
  • April 2011
  • March 2011
  • February 2011
  • January 2011
  • December 2010
  • November 2010
  • October 2010
  • September 2010
  • August 2010
  • July 2010
  • June 2010
  • May 2010
  • April 2010
  • March 2010
  • February 2010
  • January 2010
  • December 2009
  • November 2009
  • October 2009
  • September 2009
  • August 2009
  • July 2009
  • June 2009
  • May 2009
  • April 2009
  • February 2009
  • January 2009

Copyright © 2023 American Crafts · Site development by: LexiLyn Studio