Description
A soothing craft for all ages, creating beautiful coffee filter flowers perfect for gifts, especially for Mother’s Day.
Ingredients
- Coffee filters (white or natural brown)
- Washable markers (varied colors)
- Pipe cleaners (green for stems)
- A small bowl of water
- Scissors
- A flat surface to work on
Instructions
- Start by laying a coffee filter flat on your surface.
- Using washable markers, create a design on the coffee filter.
- Once your filter is decorated, carefully dip it into the bowl of water.
- After dipping, lift the filter out and gently shake off the excess water.
- Once dry, fold the coffee filter gently into quarters.
- At the tip of the folded filter, cut a petal shape.
- After cutting, carefully unfold the filter to reveal your flower’s layers.
- Take a pipe cleaner and twist it around the bottom to secure it in place.
- Finally, bend the top of the pipe cleaner to create curls or leaves.
Notes
Store the flowers in a cool, dry place to prevent fading, and consider reusing them for new projects.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A