Colorful Gumball Party Centerpiece

Kids will love this gumball centerpiece that adds color and fun to any birthday party table. And the good news for parents is that it's inexpensive and easy to make.

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Materials:

• STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam:
  • Cone, 12" x 4"
• Gumballs, one carton
• Pre-made icing, your choice: fondant icing, one tube; light or whipped canned icing, one can; or powdered sugar and water
• Table knife or wooden craft stick
• Water basin
• Paper towels
• Optional: Small bowl, measuring cup, teaspoon (if using powdered sugar icing)
• Optional: Red acrylic paint, medium flat paintbrush, disposable palette (paint must be food safe)

Instructions:

1. If desired, paint foam cone red; let dry completely.
    
2. Follow package directions to prepare pre-made icing tube for use. If making own icing, combine 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar with a few teaspoons of water in small bowl to a spreadable consistency. If icing is too thick, add more water; too thin, add more sugar.
    
3. Squeeze or spread small amount of icing onto back of each gumball before firmly pressing to foam surface. Note: Gumballs will stick better if pressed firmly enough to make shallow depressions in foam surface. Let dry. If gumballs fall off, reattach with more icing.