Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Coffee Filter Wreath

I was looking through my crafting stuff trying to find something that would entertain my child when I came across some old coffee filters that I have had for a billion years.  I gave it to my son and of course he immediately crumpled it up, and that gave me an idea.  I had a spare wreath I had gotten from the dollar store so I decided to give it a try.
I used a wreath, coffee filters, glue gun, and glue sticks.
I forgot to wrap the wreath with ribbon, or something. I would definitely recommend doing that.


So I took the coffee filter and folded it in half.  I put some glue on 1/4 of it and folded it in fourths, then glued it on.  





I glued them on in sections so I could just fill in what was left.  Doing it that way worked well for me.

I just started adding coffee filters where in the empty spaces.

FINISHED!


It turned out so much fuller than I expected!

15 comments :

Unknown said...

Very, very cool! Thanks for sharing! Looks great hung the way you have it.

Nancy

fiberdoodles said...

Oh my gosh! Who would have thought ~ filters. Too cute!!

Victoria said...

What a cute idea, you're very patient! It turned out great!

Katie Olthoff said...

Very pretty! I love how fluffy it is!

Anonymous said...

This is my first time to your lovely blog via Twice Remembered. Can you say WOW? WOW! I wasn't expecting that last picture. It is so full. Thank you for sharing. I am going to add this to my to do list!

Stephanie - My Frugal Lifestyle said...

That is the coolest thing I've ever seen! Who knew coffee filters could be so pretty?! Ha ha! Found you through Sew Much Ado.

Beth said...

I love it! I can't believe how pretty and frilly it is!

Mary Beth @ Live. Laugh. Make Something said...

cute as can be! I love the ruffles. Hope to see you back at my place. I have become a follower and hope that you will do the same. until later...

Kaysi said...

That is so fun! You probably could dye them too and make it colorful. I need to do this with my kids, thanks for the idea!

Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} said...

So pretty! I love how you layered the filters. It almost gives the illusion of lace. Love it!

Unknown said...

It does look like lace...so pretty! You did a great job! Thanks for linking up to Ta-dah Tuesday!

deb said...

OMG! Who'd a thunk?? Looks so great! Very pretty!
*hugs*deb

The Smith Hotel said...

I made some the other day and I was amazed at how full they turned out! Mine are all bunchy~I like how your's looks all nice and symetrical! I even had the kiddos and hubby helping make mine!

Jody

avisiontoremember said...

That is awesome! I would love for you to come over and link up to check me out saturday www.iamonly1woman.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

This looks fantastic! I bet you could make a bunch for a baby shower (or a bridal shower) and they'd really make the decor pop! :)
We have a friday fun finds party that's still going- we'd love it if you'd link up!