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March 7, 2016 by Bre

Spring Bunny Flower Pot Gumball Machine

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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  • 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

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Comments

  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!

    Reply
  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! πŸ™‚

  4. Sarah says

    February 7, 2017 at 11:05 am

    This is a super cute craft!
    But I wonder where you got the jars..? The link you provided for it on the supply list shows an item that does not have the cut-out on the side of the jar, like the ones you worked with. I’m planning a craft for seniors at a retirement home and it would be much easier for them with access through the side of the jar, like what you have made. Can you please tell me where you got your jars?

    Reply
  5. Sarah says

    February 7, 2017 at 11:07 am

    Oh, never mind! Disregard my first comment, I looked at your photos again and realized there is no access through the side of the jar. They’re so clean and from the angle of photos you took, it looked open to me! Lol

    Reply
    • Bre says

      February 7, 2017 at 2:16 pm

      Hi, Sarah! Aah sorry! I wish I knew of a place that sold jars like that! Anyway, because these jars have a wider brim than most, hopefully that will help the seniors a bit. Otherwise maybe some long tweezers that they could use to gently put the items in the jar? Well good luck! I hope they enjoy the project! Have a great day!

    • Linda Griffin says

      March 24, 2018 at 3:03 am

      Amazon sells the jars. Craft and party mini Favor jars with lids. 12 pm for $10.99

    • Bre says

      March 26, 2018 at 8:10 pm

      Whoa – that’s a bargain! Thanks, Linda!

  6. Janice sneddon says

    February 24, 2017 at 10:27 pm

    I am sort of confused I love the colors you used one place looks like you used jars of paint then in a pic see what looks like those small. Titles of craft paint can you clarify and give colors usef

    Reply
    • Bre says

      March 1, 2017 at 7:52 pm

      Hello – I used the colors that I link to in the supply list. I had smaller 2 oz. containers on hand, which you see in the photos, and which I purchased through a sample pack that is no longer available. That’s why I linked to the larger sizes of the paint. Thanks!

  7. Lori says

    February 27, 2017 at 7:14 am

    For those who cant find the cute jars that she used. I used the glass bubble bowls from the dollar store. And for the Top I used the tray from the terra cotta pot and a. Wooden drawer handle. Still very cute! Have fun

    Reply
    • Bre says

      March 1, 2017 at 8:06 pm

      YES! That is a great solution! That was my original plan for this project until I found those candy jars. Thanks for sharing your solution!

  8. Zen|| Fashion & Interiors DIY blogger says

    March 27, 2017 at 1:16 pm

    This is so cute! πŸ™‚ Iw ish it could dispense the bunnies though, hahah πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Bre says

      April 3, 2017 at 10:26 am

      Hahahaha now THAT would be a project! πŸ™‚ have a great day!

  9. Zen says

    March 27, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    PS May i feature it on my round-up post of best Easter DIYs please? πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Bre says

      April 3, 2017 at 10:26 am

      Yes! Of course you may. Thank you for asking!

  10. Jane says

    April 5, 2017 at 2:49 pm

    This such a darling little project. I’m out in the forest a ways from town so I’m going to improvise a little. I save everything lol. so I will use left over pastel spray paint ( I like shiny) and things I already have. At almost 70 yrs old I have tons of stuff. Can’t wait to get on this one! Thanks for a new Idea for an old lady!

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    • Bre says

      April 12, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      Jane you made my day with your sweet note! I hope your project turned out great (if you made it already). I love “making it your own” with what you have!!! Happy Easter!

  11. Dearlives says

    May 1, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    Such a sweet diy project. Love the bunnies. Can’t wait to try this one.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      May 11, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      Thanks!!

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