Remember those plastic ornaments from THIS post? Well, those things have about a million different uses. Well, maybe no a million – but at least two – because I’ve got another really easy, really cute craft idea for using them this holiday season.
I’ve paired these ornaments up with the Print Then Cut feature of the Cricut Explore to make what might just be the world’s cutest little candy ornament gift. It’s crazy easy to make since the Explore does all the work for you.
By making your cardstock double sided, you add a fun layer of decoration and also make the ornament a bit sturdier.
{1} Once you’ve printed and cut your gumball machine image, just slip one half of the ornament through the hole. The really nice thing about doing this on the Explore is that I was able to design the hole to be a perfect fit for the plastic ornament. This way, I can cut this same design again and again and it’ll fit everytime. If I did this by hand with a circle cutter or a craft knife, it would be tough to be this precise each time.
{2} Fill the ornament half with candy
{3} For the half of the ornament that will go on top, use scissors to trim off the hang tab. This is optional, but I like the way it looks without this element.
{4} Place the top half and you’re done!
TIP: You might want to use a dab of glue to hold the two halves together – nothing is more annoying than a bunch of M&M’s flying everywhere!
If you’re interested in creating one of these adorable ornaments for yourself! Hang tight! I’m hoping to have the sharable Design Space project available for you soon! In the meantime, I’d love to hear what you think!
Enter to win two of my favorite Cricut Explore accessories: Printable Vinyl and Printable Sticker Paper. Even if you don’t own a Cricut Explore, both of these supplies are great for your craft projects. Just use scissors or dies to cut out your designs.
I love this idea and the kids would really get a kick out of this. I have four small grand daughters that would filp.
Adorable! You are amazing!
Cute! and what fun to give as a treat.
This is a fabulous use of those ornaments!!! My husband likes gumball machines so I will have to try this. I don’t have an Explore but I think I might can figure out a size. Thank you for this great idea!
This is such an awesome idea!
I love this!! Would love to make some of these.
This is super cute!!!!! My girls will love this on the tree 😀
Very cute and sweet and this would be perfect for my daughter 1st grade class Christmas party
These are so cute! I’m looking forward to your design being available in design space! Thanks Amber.
ha – so cute 🙂
Adorable, Amber! I need me some vinyl and sticker paper so would be thrilled to be a winner. TFS!
This is such a great idea for little Christmas gifts for the kiddies!! Love it!! Thanks for sharing!!
Such a great idea.Love it!
Can you please tell me where can I find the file? Thank you for sharing this idea.
what if you do not have a Cricut machine, do you have downloadable prints to do ourselves
I am thinking of doing these with a large group of kids. Can you tell me what guage/brand wire you use to make the wire hanging or is it made from a coat hanger? Thanks!
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There is no link attached to the thumbnail in the printables library to download this project. How do I download the printable?