Description
Create beautiful and colorful coffee filter butterflies through a fun and easy crafting activity ideal for all ages.
Ingredients
- White coffee filters
- Washable markers or food coloring
- Spray bottle with water
- Black pipe cleaners
- Scissors
- Small containers or trays (for catching excess water)
- Optional: Glitter or additional decorative items
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workstation: Clear a flat surface and lay down newspapers or a plastic cover to protect it from stains. Gather all materials.
- Color Your Coffee Filters: Use washable markers to draw designs on one side of the coffee filter, or use food coloring for a tie-dye effect.
- Spritz with Water: Lightly spray the colored filter with water to blend the colors.
- Create Butterfly Shape: Fold the wet filter in half and pinch the center with a black pipe cleaner.
- Shape the Wings: Adjust the edges to create a wing shape.
- Let Dry: Place on a tray or drying rack to dry completely.
Notes
Customize designs and experiment with larger or patterned filters for unique butterflies. Add gems or sequins for extra sparkle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 butterfly
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg