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Mother’s Day is around the corner, and what mom doesn’t like receiving handmade gifts from her kids? These coffee filter flowers are so cute and so easy to make, and they will make any mom’s (or grandma’s) heart melt! Better yet, they only require materials you already have around the house, so it’s a great last minute project! Pair it with this FREE printable Mother’s Day card, and you’ve got the perfect gift for Mom!
Not only for Mother’s Day…
These coffee filter flowers aren’t only perfect for Mother’s Day. They would make great gifts for grandparents, teachers, or any one else important in your child’s life!
How do you make coffee filter flowers?
Materials:
- coffee filters (2 per flower)
- washable markers
- glue
- straws or pipe cleaners (1 per flower)
- scissors
- spray bottle with water
- paper towels
Step 1: Use washable markers to create designs on the coffee filters. Be creative! You’ll need 2 filters per flower.
Step 2: Spray each coffee filter with a little bit of water, just enough to dampen the whole thing. I like to do this over paper towels to absorb the excess water. Let the coffee filters dry completely.
Step 3: Take two filters (layered together) and fold them in half. Then fold them in half three more times.
Step 4: Cut the edge into a semi circle. Then, twist the bottom end a few times as show in the picture below.
Step 5: Holding the twisted end, carefully open the layers to create the flower’s petals.
Step 6: If you’re using a straw: Put a drop of glue in one end of the straw, then insert the bottom of the flower into it. Let the glue dry.
If you’re using pipe cleaners: Twist the pipe cleaner around the bottom part of the flower to secure it.
Step 7: Add the flowers to a vase, or simply tie a ribbon around them to create a bouquet.
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