More Gumball Machine Makeovers!
Since finishing my own gumball machine revamp for my studio, I thought it would be fun to scour the web to find others who have given theirs a whole new look as well. And did I find some creative souls!
How sweet is this antique gumball machine made over by Karla at Karla's Cottage Here is what it looked like before - it still looked great even then but she made it her own by spray painting it in "Ballerina Slipper" pink. After roughing it up just a bit with sandpaper, she lightly drybrushed on some white acrylic paint. Don't you just love how pretty it looks filled with yogurt raisins? She keeps her gumball machine in her studio, too. 
Now take a look at this before shot of a gumball machine Ellie of Home - Be Inspired picked up recently at a garage sale. 
She says it was actually her 9 year old daughter who fell in love with it, bought it with her own allowance, cleaned it up, and spray painted in Powder Pink herself! She filled it with pink Whoppers and now it resides in her "pinkalicious" bedroom! (My kids would be so envious!) Great job, Little One! I know your mom is proud!
Here are a couple of gumball machines handpainted by the talented artist Teresa Lynn of Vintage Rose Studio. She paints her art on just about any object. You can see some of her work here! Can you imagine this in a shabby style cottage? I love the robin's egg blue base!
Teresa doesn't just do floral painting...check out this Rooster and Hen gumball machine she painted for a custom order. The nest of eggs and chicken wire are fun touches! 
Next, Kristi, the makeover queen behind Addicted 2 Decorating took this old gumball machine...
and with the stand she made this really nifty table! It has that old-fashioned feel that I just love! And the gumball machine? She filled it with...
A fish!
How neat is that?! To see how she did this, check out this entry on her blog.
So if you happen to come across on old gumball machine at a yard sale or thrift store, take it home with you and transform it into something special (and then tell me about it, of course!)
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Love all these different ideas for these gumball machines and thank you for sharing with everyone..The Fish idea was amazing..never would of thought..lol..and the table idea is great..it has my mind racing for ideas, as I have 3 more gumball machines sitting here, waiting for a makeover..
This is one of the best posts ever! Such great ideas!!!
How great that these gumball machines have all been given such great looks. It seems making them over can really make them work for someone and their decor. I have a gumball machine, but mine is one of those "market" machines...the big, rectangular ones you see at the supermarket. I love it's original red finish and that's what works for me right now. Who knows? Maybe it'll get a facelift in the future.
Your gumball machine is gorgeous. Would you care to share what color paint you used on this. It's a very dreamy color. Nice job.
I love your chocolate gumball machine! Really, who can resist those retro machines. I had one until one of the kids accidentally broke the glass. I think I still have the beautiful base still stored in my garage waiting for a makeover.
Thanks so much for sharing your utensil magnet idea. You've inspired me to make a few of my own...right after I purchase some strong magnets.
I've got one of those beautiful bases too! Sitting in some forgotten corner of my attic, waiting for inspiration. This inspiring post makes me wish I had the top too :-)
Hi...I dug my daughter's old gum ball machine out of the basement and am in the process of giving it a makeover! I have already transformed it once. It was an ugly purple when I bought it at least 20 years ago. I painted it black. Now it is awaiting a new finish! I will post it on my blog when it's done!
XXDenise
Those are all great! I would never have thought of making a gumball machine into a decorating accent.
~Michelle
How cool! My parents have a gumball machine but it doesn't look as neat as those. They are so much fun for kids.
All the best,
Allison
*gasp*
I need that square one! But in brown like yours!!
I'm glad you enjoyed the makeovers!
The brown paint is actually brown camouflage paint that I picked up at Wal-mart. I like it because it has a nice, matte sheen and is just the right color!
I just bought a gumball machine last week and was going to look for some ideas of how to make it more unique! I love these ones you've found. I tried putting candy corn in mine instead of gumballs but fyi- it gets jammed after a while! Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic gumball machines!! I can't pick one favourite, they're all so creative and fun :-)
Kelly @ DesignTies
I am a gumball machine collector. My daughter gave me one on a stand,and a rectangle one with no stand, both red. My other daughter is getting me another one from a friend. I didn't set out to collect, but I do love them. Thanks for the great ideas of how to decorate them, and fill them.
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