Description
Create beautiful and colorful coffee filter butterflies, a fun DIY project for all ages that ignites creativity.
Ingredients
- Coffee filters (white or colored)
- Washable markers or liquid watercolors
- Spray bottle filled with water
- Clothespin
- Pipe cleaners (optional for antennae)
- Scissors
- Small dish or tray (for drying)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Set up a clean, flat surface and lay down newspaper to catch any spills.
- Color the Coffee Filters: Choose your colors and apply them to the coffee filters in various patterns.
- Spray with Water: Lightly spray the colored filters with water until damp.
- Dry the Filters: Place the damp filters on a dish to dry completely (about 30 minutes).
- Create the Butterfly Shape: Fold two filters accordion-style and secure with a clothespin.
- Add Antennae (Optional): Cut pipe cleaners for antennae and attach them to the clothespin.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and add glitter for extra sparkle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
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