Description
Transform simple coffee filters into vibrant tie-dye flowers with this fun and engaging craft project, perfect for all ages.
Materials
- Coffee filters
- Washable markers (various colors)
- Spray bottle filled with water
- Pipe cleaners or straws (for the flower stems)
- Scissors
- Cardboard (to protect your work surface)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Lay out your cardboard on a flat surface to protect it.
- Color the filters: Use washable markers to color the coffee filter as desired.
- Spritz with water: Lightly mist the colored coffee filter with water to blend the colors.
- Let it dry completely on the cardboard.
- Shape the flowers: Stack multiple colored filters and pinch the center, securing with a pipe cleaner or straw.
- Create the stems: Insert the pipe cleaner or straw into the center of the flower.
- Display your creations in a vase or as gifts.
Notes
For kids, use non-toxic markers and supervise during cutting. Consider experimenting with different colors and sprays.