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    Published: Feb 28, 2015 · Modified: Mar 28, 2022 by Toni Roberts · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

    DIY Coffee Filter Flowers

    Dying coffee filters has never been simpler! Find the full coffee filter flower tutorial on Design Dazzle.

    I can’t wait for spring- warmth, sunshine, pastel colors, fun parties! Coffee filter flowers aren’t anything new, but I love the look! They are so light and beautiful, they are the perfect craft to welcome spring and brighten up your next party! Coffee filters absorb the colors and can create vibrant, beautiful colors! I love that the colors are completely customizable so you can get exactly what you want. This tutorial is so simple, it’s something you can do with your kids!

    Dying coffee filters has never been simpler! Find the full coffee filter flower tutorial on Design Dazzle.

    Coffee Filter Dye

    Supplies:

    • coffee filters – I purchased mine at the dollar store or you can purchase white coffee filters online.
    • acrylic craft paint – My paint colors: Pink – Craft Smart Pink Rose mixed with Americana Bubblegum Pink, Blue – Craft Smart Ocean Breeze, Green – Americana Pistachio Mint mixed with Craft Smart Apple Tart.
    • water
    • pan or large bowl

    Dying coffee filters has never been simpler! Find the full coffee filter flower tutorial on Design Dazzle. #DIYpartydecor

    Step 1: Flatten coffee filters. Mix water and paint in a pan or large bowl. I used about ¾ of a small bottle of acrylic paint with about 5 cups of water. Swirl paint until it is mixed thoroughly.

    Dying coffee filters has never been simpler! Find the full coffee filter flower tutorial on Design Dazzle. #DIYpartydecor

    Step 2: Place flattened coffee filters into the paint/water mixture. Submerge coffee filters and let soak for a few hours. The longer the coffee filters soak, the more vibrant the colors will become. I let mine soak for about 2 hours. Occasionally separate the stack of coffee filters and mix them up.

    Dying coffee filters has never been simpler! Find the full coffee filter flower tutorial on Design Dazzle. #DIYpartydecor

    Step 3: Drain liquid and gently squeeze/pat the coffee filters dry. Let the coffee filters dry completely. You can dry the coffee filters laid out in the sun, but that would take a long time and they would be exposed to the elements. I laid mine in the sun for a few hours, and then placed them in a warm oven. I turned the oven on for a few minutes and then turned it off. I don’t like to have paper in the oven when it’s on. It may take a few days for the coffee filters to dry completely, so start this project in advance!

    Dying coffee filters has never been simpler! Find the full coffee filter flower tutorial on Design Dazzle. #DIYpartydecor

    Coffee Filter Flowers

    Check out this simple coffee filter flower tutorial on Design Dazzle. #DIY #partydecor #coffeefilterflowersStep 1: To make flowers, choose 6 dyed coffee filters of the same color. Separate in half (3 and 3).

    Check out this simple coffee filter flower tutorial on Design Dazzle. #DIY #partydecor #coffeefilterflowersStep 2: Take the first 3 and line them up. They do not have to be perfectly aligned – in fact, they look better when they are a little uneven, it adds more texture. Fold the stack in half. Then, fold the half in half again, so it ends up in fourths.

    Check out this simple coffee filter flower tutorial on Design Dazzle. #DIY #partydecor #coffeefilterflowersStep 3: Twist and ruffle these 3 layers. Twist the bottom tightly so it doesn’t come apart.

    Check out this simple coffee filter flower tutorial on Design Dazzle. #DIY #partydecor #coffeefilterflowersStep 4: Next, take the remaining 3 coffee filters and place them around the base of the twisted first 3 coffee filter, grabbing them off center and loosely to give a fuller effect. Staple the bottom so that the flower doesn’t come apart. Make sure to catch all the layers together tightly.

    Check out this simple coffee filter flower tutorial on Design Dazzle. #DIY #partydecor #coffeefilterflowers

    Once the coffee filters are colored, these flowers take about 3 minutes to make. I love that this is such a quick, simple tutorial! And they look so pretty. These are the simple version of the coffee filter flowers. Other versions use floral tape and wire so it just depends on your needs of what type of flower you want.

    ***To make the  blossoms, use only one coffee filter folded in half and in half again and then twist loosely to make a blossom.***

     This is such an quick, easy craft that will bring a smile to your face. It’s so easy, your kids can even help! I hope these springy flowers bring the perfect pop of color to your party!

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    1. Deanna says

      March 01, 2015 at 6:31 pm

      Such a cute idea. Don’t worry about putting paper in the oven. Paper burns at 451 degrees Fahrenheit, so as long as you keep the temp below that, you are fine. I would think a couple hours at 250 or 275 degrees would be perfect.

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        March 01, 2015 at 10:47 pm

        Thanks, Deanna. It’s good to know.

        Reply
    2. jen says

      March 03, 2015 at 8:23 am

      Love these! I’m going to get the kids whipping these up for May Day to treat the neighbors. They can enjoy them all spring long. Merci for the inspiration! 🙂 jen @ http://www.satsumadesigns.com

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        March 03, 2015 at 4:29 pm

        Jen,
        I’m so glad you like these. I love your idea about May Day and treating the neighbors. I know they will love it!!
        Toni

        Reply
    3. Patty says

      March 05, 2015 at 6:43 am

      These would be great for my Faith Class to do for the Crowning of Mary that we do on Mothers Day! As long as I color and dry the filters well before hand.. but it looks like I have time 🙂

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        March 05, 2015 at 5:50 pm

        Yes, you’ll have plenty of time. It’s a fun easy project. Glad you’re planning ahead. Good luck, Patty!

        Reply
    4. Cecile La Belle says

      September 12, 2018 at 3:39 pm

      I started to dye my coffee filters and what an amazing ideal this is. Once I have my filters read I will be gluing them and making Kissing Balls for my wedding.

      Reply
      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        September 13, 2018 at 9:59 pm

        So happy this is working out for you. I would love to see pictures when you are done!! Congrats on your upcoming wedding!

        Reply
    5. Towanda says

      July 12, 2019 at 2:08 pm

      Will definitely try for my nieces backyard
      Jerk fest. Theme colors are red, green, gold.
      Thanks for sharing

      Reply
    6. Lisa says

      January 09, 2021 at 6:50 pm

      Great tut! I love filter flowers and always looking for new ways to make them. Recently I threw the wet filters in the dryer with a few old towels. Checked on them frequently to make sure they weren’t sticking together (or to the drum! 😅) and took them out as they dried. They were fabulously wrinkled too!

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      • Toni - Design Dazzle says

        January 12, 2021 at 7:31 pm

        Great idea. Thank you for sharing!

        Reply

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