This simple wreath didn’t start out so simple.
I wanted the filters to be green. I used different paints but I didn’t like the way they looked. I tried dying them with food color but I didn’t like that either. Several attempts later, I gave up and the filters stayed white.
The materials required couldn’t be easier to get.
A Styrofoam wreath form, about 200 coffee filters, hot glue and decorations of your choice.
Fold the basket shaped filter in half
Run the filter through your hand to make a flower, flatten the bottom and apply hot glue.
Start gluing to the inside of the wreath and work your way out.
No need to go all the way around. Leave the back as flat as you can.
Using sharp scissors trim any areas that are uneven.
Hot glue on any decorations you like.
Got a spare couple of hours? Give it a try !
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Wow, this is re purposing at its best. You should stop by my blog. I have a vintage garland tutorial and giveaway that I think you might like. Thanks, Cindy
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous and I love the silver and red additions! Your whole vignette looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteJenn :)
Hey :) I'm a newish reader.. Found your blog a while back and have been enjoying it since!
ReplyDeleteThis wreath is absolutely lovely. Simple but gorgeous! Might have to give it a try :)
Thanks for sharing!
This wreath is beautiful Lisa ~ another gorgeous addition to you Christmas decor!
ReplyDeleteThat is just stunning, Lisa! I already Pinned it! : ) You'd never think "coffee filters" when you looked at this. Now you know I have to go to the dollar store today and try one of these over the weekend!
ReplyDeleteOMGGGGGGGG!!!! That looks amazing :))) YOUR THE BEST LIS! Sooooo creative!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for the beautiful photos and telling us how you did it! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteOh, this is great. I hope you don't mind if I pin it to my Pinterest board...
ReplyDeleteSuperbe idée, je vais essayer
ReplyDeleteBonne fin d'après-midi
Agnès
Looks beautiful Lisa - Looks like a lot of work though. The additions of the silver and red are what really make it pop. I do admire your talent.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I love the white!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, great project!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, absolutely gorgeous! I have bunches of the cone shaped filters - I'll have to try a variation on this with them.
ReplyDeletelove this vignette! the coffee filter wreath is lovely!
ReplyDeletelove, love, LOVE this! Your newest follower (me) happily pinned this :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLisa, you make simple things look so elegant and beautiful. I love this!
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LBY Co.
What a beautiful wreath, you would never know it is coffee filters. Great decorations too. Linda
ReplyDeleteWow! You are a Christmas crafting genius! So glad I found your project via Centsational Girl.
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Be Merry and Bright!
I really love this! It's so far, my favorite project listed on Centsational Girl's linky party. Good job!
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ReplyDeleteI've seen this wreath around a lot, but I have never seen one that looks as perfect as your days. Amazingly good!!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog with all your good ideas.
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Hugs Bente
Hi. I really am happy I found your blog. With regard to the coffee filter wreath, yours is the prettiest I've seen. Thanks for showing us how to do it.
ReplyDeleteKindly, Dana
I know you had your heart set on green filters, Lisa. But the white - coupled with your lovely embellishments - made an absolutely stunning wreath!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday again. Hope to see you this week.
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
What a sweet project ! Too bad we don't have that kind of filter in here :D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wreath, fantastic tutorial!! merry christmas!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Love the red against the white...just stunning!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Lou Cinda
Love the read and white. I did this years ago with 1/2" strips of pink and blue gingham fabric tied into bows and straight-pinned into the wreath as close together as possible (also left the back bare so it could lay against wall.) It was darling.
ReplyDeleteVery Beautiful! I use dyes to make them in Easter Colors with Cub Scouts. Placement of a few glittered eggs adds to the charm.
ReplyDeleteyou know I am so hooked onto your blog...I not only subscribed but also am following you on Twitter. I'm trying the tyre planter this weekend. Its beautiful.
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