Beautiful Crafts Made From Coffee Filters
Coffee filters can be included in a list of those type supplies. When I started my search for coffee filter crafts, I was hoping to find some that were a little more than the usual butterfly or flower. I think I was successful because a few of these coffee filter crafts, I had never seen before, and was pleasantly surprised.
I hope that you will find this article useful and that you will want to try a couple of these crafts. There are a few that the kids can do easily and then some that they will need help with.
To find the directions for the Pom-Poms shown above, go to Snowy Bliss.
Covered With Coffee Filters
This is an attractive look for your desk at home or at work. For directions on how to cover books, tins or boxes, go to Family Crafts.
Tip 1: Use coffee filter paper for applying shoe polish.
Roses Tutorial
This project takes you to a two part video as seen on the Martha Stewart show. These roses don't look like they were made with coffee filters. Be sure to take the time to check this out----you'll be glad you did. To see the video or to get the written directions, go to Paper Crave.
ROCKLINE BASKET COFFEE FILTERS
700 Filters
ROCKLINE BASKET COFFEE FILTERS (8-12 Cup Basket) 700 Filters
Amazon Price: $6.55 (as of 05/30/2012)![]()
Amazon Product Features:
700 basket coffee filters
8-12 Cup Basket
Easter Flower Basket
Decorate a plain box or container and fill it will flowers----all made with coffee filters. The easy directions will be found at AUNT PEACHES.
Autumn Leaf Garland
Decorate for the fall and fall holidays with a beautiful autumn leaf garland made using coffee filters. Isn't this an outstanding look? If you wish to find the directions, go to SHE KNOWS HOLIDAYS AND SEASONS.
Tip 2: Put a coffee filter over the hole in the bottom of a flower pot to keep the soil in place.
Angel Ornament
So pretty and so perfect. Make a number of these to decorate your Christmas tree or make some to hang from a chandelier or light. You will find the directions for these cute angels at KABOOSE.
Tea Lights Bowls
The picture shown doesn't show how beautiful these are when a battery operated tea light is placed inside them. Go to Kids & Glitter for the directions.
Battery Operated Tealight Candles
Flickers Like a Real Candle
12 Flickering Candle Set Runs on Batteries Flickers Like a Real Candle Battery Operated Tealight Candles Flameless Candle Wedding Tea Light One Dozen Long Lasting Batterry Life
Amazon Price: $4.49 (as of 05/30/2012)![]()
Amazon Product Description:
Flame free, smoke free, worry free candles (set of 12) Battery operated (batteries included) Flickering LED light realistically simulates burning candle These tealights will fit in any votive or tealight holder. On/Off button on bottom of each candle.
Tie Dye Luminaries
These eye catching luminaries look tie-dyed and get their glow with the use of battery operated tea lights. Go to Family Crafts for the directions.
Vampire Bat
Get ready for Halloween by making a bunch of these vampire bats. For the directions, go to Jump Start.
Tip 3: Wrap a hot dog or taco in a coffee filter to serve to kids.
Sunset Cowboys
Look at the attractive picture made with a coffee filter and a paper plate. This would be a great classroom project. For the directions, go to Busy Bee Kids Crafts.
Turkey Feathers
Coffee filters as turkey feathers. Kids will love coloring the coffee filters for the turkey's feathers. To find this project, go to critters and crayons.
Tip 4: Use a coffee filter to cover a plate or bowl when warming food in the microwave.
Christmas Tree
I think this is an especially elegant looking tree. I can imagine a few of these trees displayed, at different levels, on a candle lighted mantel. Go to CRAFTS BY Amanda for the directions.
Simple Flower
A simple, easy flower to use on a gift package or to decorate boxes to display. For the directions, go to Family Crafts.
Tip 5: Use coffee filters to polish mirrors or chrome fixtures.
Hoot Owl
This is a great looking, spooky owl that is a perfect Halloween decoration or project. If you want to make a hoot owl too, go to Buggy and Bean.
Poppies
The directions for making this beautiful poppy can be found at CRAFTSCABIN.COM.
FloraCraft Floral Tape Green
3 Pack
FloraCraft Floral Tape Green .5 60' 3pc (3 Pack)
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 05/30/2012)![]()
Amazon Product Description:
FloraCraft Floral Tape can be used with all types of flowers and foliage, dried, silk or fresh. Wraps around stems and conceals floral wire. Secure wet or dry floral foam to your container by crossing tape over from side to side. Green .5 60' 3pc
Coffee Filter Wreath
The site has two different sized wreaths using coffee filters. To see them both and for their directions, go to little brown house.
Coffee Filter Bouquet
Imagine making your own bridesmaid bouquets in the perfect color for your wedding. Then go to Craftster and find out how to make them.
Roses, Roses, Roses
Another choice for making coffee filter roses. All are so beautiful. For the directions, go to la dolce villa.
Tip 6: Use coffee filters in place of cotton balls to remove nail polish.
Batik Circles
We made these batik circles during one of our art classes and the kids really enjoyed the project. If you would like to do this project, go to Kids & Glitter for the directions.
Fall Leaves
Have the kids help you make a bunch of these beautiful fall leaves. For the directions, go to CRAFTSCABIN.COM.
Flower Brooch
What a beautiful brooch to make for Mother's day or in colors to match an outfit of your own. Go to make handmade for the directions.
Fluffy Lampshade
What an outstanding project this is. Any teen age girl would love to have this in her room. To make one, find the directions at Northwest Hospitality.
Aleene's Tacky Glue
Original Tacky Glue 8 oz.
Aleene's 8 oz. Original Tacky Glue
Amazon Price: $1.89 (as of 05/30/2012)![]()
Amazon Product Description:
This glue is superior on fabric, silk, burlap, paper, trimming, decorating and jewelry, excellent for miniatures and was especially designed for paper crafts or when gluing odd surfaces such as wood, metal, glass, ceramic, paper, china, styrofoam and most plastics. Glue dries clear and flexible. NOTE: this glue is not intended to be used on wearables you need to wash.
Tip 7: Place coffee filters between china dishes when stacking them.
Butterfly Mobile
Start getting ready to welcome in Spring with this attractive little butterfly mobile. Go to first palette for the directions.
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Napkin Rings
This is but one of the many variations of napkins rings that you'll find, with the directions, at The Brass Paperclip Project.
Buds on Twigs
This is a nice clean Spring look for any home, and very easy to make. For the directions for this project, go to balagokulam.
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glutenallergy
Apr 25, 2012 @ 9:17 am | delete
- I had no idea there were so many things to be made with coffee filters. Many of the flowers are truly lovely.
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karinimanning
Apr 21, 2012 @ 2:32 am | delete
- I just love the tealight bowls, how clever and easy
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JoanneOtt
Apr 21, 2012 @ 12:34 am | delete
- How creative and lovely! I especially love the roses.
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Tanya
Apr 16, 2012 @ 2:39 am | delete
- I am using coffee filters as an economical wedding decoration. I am dyeing them with kool-aid.....
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GayleMcLaughlin Apr 8, 2012 @ 8:27 pm | delete
- I never thought of using a coffee filter to shine mirrors! Love the crafts--though I am craft challenged!
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