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Coffee Filter Flowers

"This colorful springtime garden was made using coffee filters and Kwik Stix, no-mess, solid tempera paint sticks. A great classroom or family activity, the whole project takes between 30 - 60 minutes to complete."
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
MaterialsPaper Crafts
Age GroupElementary School
Materials List
- Kwik Stix solid tempera paints in assorted colors
- Coffee filters
- White cardboard
- Scissors
- Scotch tape
- Staples
Instructions:
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Paint one side of the coffee filter with Kwik Stix. Allow 90 seconds to dry and then paint the other side.
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After the coffee filter has dried, fold the painted coffee filter in fourths.
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Trim the coffee filter in the shape of the flower. (ie: round for roses, pointed for daisies or sunflowers, waves for others.)
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Unfold and you have your basic flower.
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Add colorful pieces from the trimmed edges to the center of the flower, if you like.
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Gather flower from center to create a 3D effect.
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Staple back of flower to hold shape and secure it with a piece of scotch tape.
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Color white cardboard with Kwik Stix. We added basic elements, grass, sky and a round sun. Use your imagination but keep it simple.
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Arrange flowers on board. When you are happy with the arrangement, glue flowers in place.
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Add flourishes by drawing and using trimmed pieces from the coffee filters. We added rays of sun, a ladybug and butterfly. Be Creative!
NotesTips for a Successful Project:
Put a piece of paper under the coffee filter when painting so you can paint to the edge.
Allow each side of the filter to dry before folding and trimming.
BE CREATIVE!
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