Monday, April 15, 2013

Gumball machine makeover

Originally saw this idea on Pinterest so when my daughter in law was going for the baseball theme in her sons bedroom I decider to make this for her. Very inexpensive and easy to use.
$1 store glass vase
Terra Cota pot w/base
Wooden knobs from Joann Fabrics
Red and white acrylic paint
E-6000 glue
Matte spray sealer

Paint pot and base with red paint. Paint wooden ball and wooden handle for knob white, the top ball I painted with red paint for the stripes. Used 2 coats. Spray with sealer, I used Matte finish. Glue glass vase onto bottom of pot with E-6000 and let dry. I did mine overnight but don't think you need to wait that long. Glue wooden parts on with the same glue. The base of the pot just sits on top of the glass vase so you can put what ever you would like in it. I used chocolate wrapped in baseball foil. I cut a slit in the handle and glued a penny into it to make it look like it was ready to turn.
She was so thrilled to get this. The box was made out of cardstock and the file I used to make it was from SVG Cuts box file. It held a photo album made by sister in law. I love their files and can size them to fit whatever I need it for.

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