Let’s make a cute paper plate gumball machine today! Almost every kid I know loves gum, and they get so excited when they are able to have some! This fun gumball craft will be so fun for kids to make! Each gumball is a different color! Make this gumball paper plate craft at home or in the classroom.
Easy gumball paper plate craft for kids
Gumball machines are a big part of my childhood, the excitement of seeing what color gumball you’d get in the machine was my favorite part!
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This craft brings so much nostalgia and fun to the table! It’s easy and fun to make. And kids can have the freedom of choosing which color “gumball” they want in their machine!
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supplies for paper plate gumball machine
instructions on making paper plate gumball machine
step 1
First, glue on different colored pom pom’s to your mini paper plate!
step 2
Next, cut out a red base for your gumball machine, and a black half circle for where the gumballs come out, then glue the black piece on the bottom!
step 3
Lastly, glue on the mini paper plate to the top of the red base!
the finished craft
And there is our adorable gumball machine!!
Active Time
10 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Estimated Cost
$5
Materials
- 1 mini paper plate
- Red and black construction paper
- Crafting pom pom’s
Instructions
1. Glue on different colored pom pom’s to your mini paper plate
2. Cut out a red base for your gumball machine, and a black half circle for where the gumballs come out, then glue the black piece on the bottom!
3. Glue on the mini paper plate to the top of the red base
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How did your gumball machines turn out? Let us know in the comments below!
