I'm envious of all the girls who get to spend this weekend at the amazing Spark event - the pics Margie has been tweeting look fabulous.
Alas, attending was not in the cards for me (not the Visa, not the American Express, not the debit card...). However, I was asked to contribute something creative for the auction to benefit breast cancer research, so a little part of my creative spark is there!
This is what I sent:
Here's a closer look. It's filled with handmade layered flowers, ribbon, and paper lace, with a couple handfuls of buttons thrown in for good measure. Of course, the goodies don't actually dispense from the machine, but it makes a cute package, don't you think?
I bought a couple of these little gumball machines on clearance at Target a while back. I had the bright idea to fill them with buttons and findings so I could crank out a handful of fun 'page candy' while scrapbooking, but instead I usually found myself taking the whole thing apart so I could get to that one button near the side that was exactly what I needed. Guess the random thing wasn't really working for me. I'm more of a search by color kind of girl, so I replaced the buttons with Jelly Bellies instead.
Got a crafty friend on your holiday list? Fill any kind of jar with handmade embellies and fun bits & pieces of scrappy "page candy" for a super cute gift!
okay, so cute - love the packaging. and so nice of you to donate something for auction. I hope it goes for big bucks ;-)
Posted by: April P | November 07, 2009 at 06:26 AM
Fabulous! I've got a crafty friend who will be getting this for Christmas! :)
Posted by: tamivik | November 07, 2009 at 06:54 AM
Adorable auction item! A gumball machine filled with jelly bellies...that is like a dream come true!
Posted by: kristy Chuhaloff | November 08, 2009 at 08:51 AM
Very cute! I love it! Great idea!
Posted by: Angela W | November 09, 2009 at 08:32 AM
love that idea-
and the gumball machine is indeed yummy looking
Posted by: wendysmedley | November 09, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Amazing. I am in awe of you!
Posted by: Lain | November 09, 2009 at 11:56 AM
I LOVE this!! I have a little gumball machine sitting in the basement that is now going to have a new purpose! FUN! Thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: donna k | November 20, 2009 at 10:23 AM
just found your blog....LOVE the gumball machine idea! Super creative and fantastic presentation
Posted by: Angela Moore | December 01, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Thanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed the page candy. :)
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just found your blog....LOVE the gumball machine idea! Super creative and fantastic presentation
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