How to make a Fish Bowl Candy Dome with Cricut

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how to make Fish Bowl Candy Dome with Cricut

If you have or know a fish cracker enthusiast than you are going to love this Fish Bowl Candy Dome. These would be so cute to bring to a play group for snacks, preschool party, make them for grandkids or little kid in your life – there are so many possibilities.

But don’t think these are just for little kids. Swedish fish and other candies will love to swim in this fish bowl too.

This paper cut Fish Bowl Candy Holder is so easy to make! Compatible with Cricut or Silhouette this 4 layered design is approximately 5” round – a txt file with assembly directions is included in the zip folder.

How to make a the cutest fish cracker holder anyone has ever seen

In this video you will learn how to make a fish Bowl Candy Dome – great for fish crackers, candy fish, small toys and more. These would be so cute to bring to a play group for snacks, preschool party, make them for grandkids or little kid in your life – so many possibilities.

SHORTCUTS TO SPECIFIC TOPICS:

00:00 introduction
01:30 Supplies
02:27 Protect paper from food grease
03:15 Assemble the Candy Dome
05:49 Glue decoration layers together
07:47 Adhere to Candy Dome base
09:07 Make a dome with Swedish Fish

REASONS TO USE THESE:

Special treat for a child
Fish themed Birthday Party
Mermaid themed Party
Trip to the Aquarium
Daycare Snack
Preschool Snack
and more

WAYS TO USE THE FISH BOWL TREAT CONTAINERS:

Fill it with fish crackers, candy, coins or small toys
Punch a hole in it and use it as an oversized gift tag
Use for birthday party favors
Make them for play groups, school parties, trips to the aquarium…
Use it as a gift tag
ane more

avoid the biggest mistake people make with unwrapped food in candy domes

how to avoid oil stains on paper in candy domes

You have to be careful when you use unwrapped food or candy in a candy dome project. If you don’t put a protective layer between the food and the back cardstock, you could end up with oil stains as shown in the photo. That was after only 10 hours and it continued to get worse.

Never fear – there is an easy solution. When you fill the dome and turn it over, simply cover all the food with plastic wrap, creating a barrier so any oils or moisture doesn’t reach the paper. (This is shown in the video at 2 mins 27 secs)