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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

GUMBALLS!

Yep- another post about party stuff! 
Have  I mentioned I LOVE parties? :) 
And gumballs. Gumballs are cool too.
I knew I wanted a topiary for the table at the party, but I was going back and forth on what kind. A ribbon topiary? A rosette topiary? (I like the word topiary, it’s fun to say. Topiary, topiary, TOPIARY!)
And then I finally had a DUH moment. Its going on a candy table. Make it with CANDY. Pink candy. Pink gumballs to be exact!
 
I LOVE the way it turned out! I bought a Styrofoam ball and spray painted it pink (could have used a brighter pink, but it still works!) and then hot glued each and every gumball on. It took about 2.5 pounds of gumballs~ that sounds like a lot. I thought so too. I ordered 3 lbs thinking I would have a ton left over. But a pound of gumballs isn’t as much as you would think. 
At first I had the extra gumballs in the bottom, but then decided to change it out for the pink shredded paper. Oh and I also changed the bow. This one just wasn’t doing it for me.  :)
I love blogland because it provides so much inspiration! I could spend hours (and usually do!) browsing all the different blogs out there! It is an addiction of sorts. But it’s ok because I get so many good ideas!
I saw this and thought it was perfect for my leftover gumballs!  I thought about making these as the favors for the party, but my daughter fell in love with some Princess Goblets, so we are doing those instead! She does have a say in some of the stuff for her party *wink*
 

Kelly


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Creation Corner,Kojo Designs,Just Crafty Today,Yesterday on Tuesday,Somewhat Simple,Paisley Passions,Gluesticks,Fireflies and Jellybeans,House of Hepworths,Lil Luna,Little Eme,Not Just a Housewife,Sugar Bee- Craft Edition,Todays Creative Blog,Tip Junkie,733,Polly Want a Crafter,Young Nester,Sugar and Dots,Creations By Kara,Between U and Me,Chic on a Shoestring Decorating,Fingerprints on the Fridge,The Girl Creative,Debbiedoos's Blogging and Blabbing,I Heart Naptime,Skip To My Lou,c.r.a.f.t.

Posted by Kelly @livingcraftilyeverafter
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35 comments:

  1. PaperVineFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Here from Someday Crafts - this is a really fun idea!

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  2. I {heart} Nap TimeFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Very cute!! Love the pink!

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  3. Kelly @livingcraftilyeverafterFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Thank you!!

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  4. Amy @ Increasingly DomesticFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I love this! The Pink gumballs make a great topiary. I am going to bookmark this for future parties:)

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  5. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Gumballs! What a fun idea for a topiary! Darling!

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  6. Kelly @livingcraftilyeverafterFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Thanks :) I really love how it turned out!

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  7. LOTCPFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    So adorable. I keep seeing those "gumball" machines and really need to make one too. I loved your blog so I'm a follower now :-)

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  8. UnknownFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Love love love your topiary!! I saw that gumball machine the other day too. I can't wait to give that one a try. But my daughters birthday party is coming up and that topiary would be perfect!

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  9. Laura Everyday EditsFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I love this idea! So cute. New follower from Friday's blog hop. would love a follow back...
    I have a few new projects being revealed next week. laura
    http://imnotatrophywife.com

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  10. DebbiedoosFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    That is so cute! Really is a very creative idea. Thanks for joining in on my party.

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  11. Pam @ Our Adventures in Home ImprovementFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    That is such a cute idea!

    I found you through Debbiedoo's party and am your newest follower.

    Have a great day!
    Pam

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  12. Allyson PecilunasFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I love parties too! I love the gumball topiary and the jar its so cute. I found you through Debbie's linky party. I am now following along come check me out if you get a chance.

    noplacelikehomeally.blogspot.com

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  13. KathyFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    So cute Newbie!!!

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  14. Screaming SardineFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Oooh, that's so pretty. The pink is really popping - very festive. I've seen topiaries around lately, and this one is inspiring me to actually make one. Thanks for sharing!

    Tracy http://allthumbscrafts.blogspot.com

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  15. KimberleeFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Oh my heck, that is adorable.

    And I love the word topiary too.

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  16. The Girl CreativeFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Adorable! Thanks for linking up!! :)

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  17. EllenFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    How cute is this! Great idea and love the color of the topiary too!

    xoxo,
    Ellen

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  18. extreme personal measuresFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    First, love your topiary. And it got me to thinking… I see a project coming on :)
    Denise
    Extreme Personal Measures

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  19. JamiFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I love the candy topiaries! This one is just the right color for me too!

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  20. DaniellaFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Both projects are BEAUTIFUL!!! I love pink!!
    I'm your newest follower, here from Debbies party!!
    xxDaniella

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Darling!

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  22. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    OMGosh! This is so adorable! I love how "girly" it is! Found you over at The Texas Monkey and I am loving your blog! I'm your newest follower!

    Jeana
    inplaceofhercrown.blogspot.com

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  23. Susan FreemanFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Hi Kelly! That's so cute. You should enter this post for Beverly's Pink Saturday party. It's every Saturday at howsweetthesound.typepad.com. Welcome newbie. I am your newest follower. Stop by and visit me too sometime.

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  24. MalloryFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Such a cute idea! Love anything pink! I'm a new follower! :)

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  25. Carol@TheDesignPagesFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    OMG, how timely. I am planning my soon to be 10-year-old daughter's bday party for this weekend and this would be a perfect addition to the decor. Hope you don't mind if I "steal" your idea:)

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  26. Kelly @livingcraftilyeverafterFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Of course not! :) I would love to see pics if you make one!!

    Kelly

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  27. RiniFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    What a great idea! And I looove me some pink, ha ha ! :)

    I found you through Debbieddo's

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  28. MariFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    So pretty and fun!
    I've featured you here:
    http://choochmagooz.blogspot.com/2011/02/tutorial-tuesday-keepin-it-simple.html
    Thank you for sharing.
    Mari

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  29. KarenFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    That is so cute! I'm visiting from Debbie's party. I'm now following along. I'd love it if you'd come visit and follow along with me as well.

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  30. Kelly @livingcraftilyeverafterFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Eeeeee!!! So excited! Thanks Sumo!!!

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  31. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}February 24, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Great idea! That's a lot of gumballs!

    If you have a moment, please share this with my readers...
    Creative Juice Party

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  32. DIY Party MomFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    What a great idea. And it turned out SO VERY cute. I had to feature it on my Shout Out Sunday post today! Thanks for sharing.

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  33. Sweetened by KagiMarch 3, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I love love love your gumball topiary its so cute!!!

    http://sweetenedbykagi.blogspot.com

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  35. carolJanuary 4, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    Could you tell me how large the Styrofoam ball and the base are? I need to make a lot of these and need to know how much candy I would need. Thanks, it's adoreable!

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