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Spring Bunny Flower Pot Gumball Machine

March 7, 2016 by Bre 21 Comments

Last Christmas I saw photos of tiny toy trucks and mini Christmas trees in old gumball machines.  They were absolutely adorable and it was an idea that I loved!  I have been hunting for the perfect gumball machine since then, but haven’t stumbled upon the right one just yet.  

But that’s okay because for my Easter decor I made my own flower pot gumball machines with the cutest little bunnies!  They’re so fun to make and just as cute as real gumball machines!  

Adorable! Make these bunny gumball machines for your Easter decor or spring decor this year! Click through for the full tutorial and supply list.

I mean, come on!  These are cute, right?

Supplies for Spring Bunny Gumball Machine

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2021 UPDATE:  Most of these supplies are available at Dollar Tree, now including the foam bunnies!

  • Small flower pots
  • Small candy jars with lids  (I bought these at Dollar Tree.)
  • Small wood finials or drawer knobs
  • Strong, multi-purpose glue
  • Chalky finish paint (I used this kind and this kind)
  • Foam brush
  • Foam bunnies (I bought mine at Michaels but they don’t have them online.  Linked bunnies are similar.  Pull them off the floral pick stick for this project.)
  • Floral moss
  • Hot glue and glue gun
  • Decorative ribbon

Instructions for Making a Flower Pot Gumball Machine

Begin by painting the flower pot, candy jar lid, and wooden knob or finial with the chalky finish paint.  

Adorable! Make these bunny gumball machines for your Easter decor or spring decor this year! Click through for the full tutorial and supply list.
Next, place floral moss into the bottom of the candy jar.

Adorable! Make these bunny gumball machines for your Easter decor or spring decor this year! Click through for the full tutorial and supply list.
Put hot glue onto the bottom of the foam bunnies and press them into the floral moss that’s in the bottom of the candy jar.

Adorable! Make these bunny gumball machines for your Easter decor or spring decor this year! Click through for the full tutorial and supply list.
Put the lid on the candy jar, and glue the finial or knob to the top.  

Adorable! Make these bunny gumball machines for your Easter decor or spring decor this year! Click through for the full tutorial and supply list.
Flip the dry, painted flower pot over and cover the bottom with glue. I used this glue, which is my favorite for adhering all kinds of things – even glass and terra cotta!

Adorable! Make these bunny gumball machines for your Easter decor or spring decor this year! Click through for the full tutorial and supply list.
Press the candy jar onto the glue and let it sit, untouched, for the time indicated on the glue packaging.  This will make sure that the glass and terra cotta properly bond to one another.  

Add some decorative ribbon where the two meet for a cute, final touch!

Adorable! Make these bunny gumball machines for your Easter decor or spring decor this year! Click through for the full tutorial and supply list.

I just love this little project!  

Adorable! Make these bunny gumball machines for your Easter decor or spring decor this year! Click through for the full tutorial and supply list.
Adorable! Make these bunny gumball machines for your Easter decor or spring decor this year! Click through for the full tutorial and supply list.
I kept one for myself and am bringing the other to my elderly neighbor this week. She will probably be like “what is this?!?” but hopefully it will bring her some Easter cheer, nonetheless!

Adorable! Make these bunny gumball machines for your Easter decor or spring decor this year! Click through for the full tutorial and supply list.

What do you think about my spin on the gumball machine decor idea?  Will you be making a flower pot gumball machine for yourself this spring?

-Bre

Filed Under: Crafts, Dollar Tree, Easter, Holiday

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  1. marissa | rae gun ramblings says

    March 9, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    Oh this is so darling. My decorations kind of fall off at Valentines day I should really force myself to make these to start an Easter collection!

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  2. Kim~madeinaday says

    March 10, 2016 at 2:47 pm

    This is such a sweet idea, love the adorable bunnies inside. Stopping by to let you know you are being featured on Friday’s P3 Party post! Have a great week! Thanks for pinning!
    Best,
    Kim

    Reply
  3. Diane Schiffer says

    January 18, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    Love this cute idea! I will be making this for sure! Thanks so much for this sweet idea. Diane, Nana to 3 beautiful grandchildren.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      January 25, 2017 at 8:17 pm

      Hi, Diane! I’m so glad you like it! Have fun making one of your own! 🙂

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