DIY gumball machine ornament is one of the easiest and cutest Christmas ornaments you will ever make. It’s so simple, your kids can get in on the fun. Make different variations of gumball ornaments to use on several Christmas trees.
You only need a hot glue gun and a few supplies to bring this vision to life. Who doesn’t love a gumball machine? They are so nostalgic and fun!
How to make gumball machine ornaments
Supplies
- Mini red solo cup
- Clear plastic ball ornament
- Mini pom poms
- Black felt sharpie marker
- Hot glue gun
- Bakers twine
Gumball Machine Ornament instructions
Take the lid off the clear ornament. Fill the clear plastic ornament with 12-20 mini pom-poms.
Draw a door on the bottom of the cup with a black permanent marker.
Use the hot glue gun to glue the ornament to the top of the red solo mini cup.
Tie with the red and white baker’s twine.
Look how cute this ornament turned out! This Christmas gumball machine craft is perfect for Christmas parties as it doesn’t get messy as some ornaments do. Adults assembly is required with operating the hot glue gun, but kids can fill the ornaments with pom-poms.
Expert Tips
- Variations – Trade out the pom-poms for beads or sprinkles. Use green and white twine opposed to red and white twine.
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- Christmas Card Coasters – Save holiday cards for years to come.
- Reindeer ornament – made out of wine corks!
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Gumball Machine Ornament
Make mini gumball machine ornaments in minutes!
Materials
- Mini red solo cup
- Clear plastic ball ornament
- Mini pom poms
- Black felt sharpie marker
- Bakers twine
Tools
- Hot glue gun
Instructions
- Fill the clear plastic ornament with 12-20
mini pom-poms. - Draw a door on the bottom of the cup with a
black sharpie. - Use the hot glue gun to glue the ornament
to the top of the cup. - Tie with bakers twine.
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