Coffee Filter Flower Bouquet

Coffee Filter Flower Bouquet

 

Our first tutorial comes from Natalie (Butterfly 3).  This is a very simple art project that is fun for all ages! 

Supplies Needed:
round coffee filters
green pipe cleaners or floral wire
water based paint
small amount of water
vase
spoon
paintbrush
newspaper/packing paper to cover your work space

Steps to complete:
1.  Lay out paper to cover your work space
2.  Take one coffee filter and flatten it onto the paper
3.  Gently drip water onto coffee filter with spoon
4.  Lightly paint coffee filter with water based paint 
5.  Repeat process for as many flowers as you want

6.  Allow coffee filters to dry completely
     (eat powdered donuts while you wait - optional)

7.  Once the filters are dry, gently pinch the middle to form a flower shape

 



8.  Use pipe cleaners or have an adult cut floral wire to desired length and make a loop at one end to hold each flower

9.  Insert flowers into vase filled with stones, pebbles (just something to hold them upright)

 

10.  Enjoy your beautiful handmade flower arrangement that will live forever!

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today!  We hope you enjoy making these as much as we did!