These Valentine’s Day Mini Gum Ball Machines are the “SWEETEST” craft yet and perfect for celebrating this fun holiday! OR leave off the paper heart and they’re perfect for birthday parties too.  

The kids will squeal in delight over these fun mini gum ball machines! Like, seriously, who wouldn’t? I am an adult and I am totally in love with them!

This fun Valentine’s Day craft is easy to make with only a few supplies. And, as you will see in the final step, there is a place for a special message of love!

If you want to make these for a birthday party instead, you can leave off the heart or add another decoration like a star or other sstickers.

I think this cute craft has got to be my very favorite Valentine’s craft yet!

Looking for more fun gumball Valentine’s Day ideas? Be sure and check out our DIY Gumball Machine Valentines! They are super adorable AND oh so easy to make!

Just use the free printable card, a plastic treat bag, and gumballs!  The kids will absolutely adore them!

Now, I’m sure you’re excited to see how easy these adorable Valentine Gumball Machines are to make! Let’s go!

Valentine’s Day Mini Gumball Machines

Supplies Needed:

Colorful Gumballs
Clear Fillable Plastic Ornaments
Red Disposable Cups
Scrapbook or Construction Paper
Hot glue gun

Clear Plastic OrnamentsRed Plastic CupsGum Balls

 

How to make these cute Valentine’s Day Mini Gum Ball Machines:

Create the base of your gumball machine by placing a rubber band around your cup. You can use this to trace a line that will give you a straight cut. Cut the cup all the way around to shorten it and make your gumball machine base.

Take your plastic ornament and separate it, filling it with gumballs and then put the two sides back together. Place a small amount of tape on the outside of the ornament to be sure they stay securely closed.

Create a slit in the top of your cup and place the top portion of the ornament in the slit. Secure the underside of the cup with hot glue to secure it in place.

The last step is to create a message using your scrap paper. Just add a drop of glue and stick it on the front. You can also decorate with stickers to make it your own.

Have Fun!

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