Did you know that you can make a stunning coffee filter wreath for spring with a little food coloring? I am in LOVE with the way this easy spring wreath turned out. The best part is that you might have everything you need to make your own already on hand. My coffee filters wreath is sure to make your heart go pitter-patter. You might even pair it with this spring sign on your front porch.
This one was originally posted on March 17, 2011, but I am reposting with new information.
Supplies needed to make a coffee filter wreath:
- Coffee filters (I used an entire package of 100 on my wreath)
- Food coloring
- Wreath form
- Hot glue and a glue gun
- Water
- Bowl
- Metal baking sheet
- Pencil
How to Make a Coffee Filter Wreath
First, you will want to dye your coffee filters with food coloring. Add some water in a bowl and add the desired food coloring
The water sort of wicks up and colors the entire filter. I then set mine on a baking sheet to dry. You can make as many of each of the colors as you would like. I chose pink, green, purple, and yellow.
I used the same baking sheet for all my colors and put a sheet of paper between each one. They did sort of bleed through a little. But the wreath turned out great so I would not worry about it if I was you!
I did a mix of red and blue to make colors like the purple above. I will note that when you mix two different food colorings you can kind of see each color on the coffee filter. In the image above, you can see the blue-ish tint on the tops of them. I thought that was extra cool so I ran with it. Allow your coffee filters to dry completely on the baking sheet.
Then, you will want to attach them to your wreath form. You can use any wreath form you desire but I do like to cover mine with strips of white cotton material. This makes it extra easy to just rip everything off when you are ready for a change and re-use the form. Then just put the eraser end of a pencil into each of the coffee filters.
Use a hot glue gun to attach them randomly into place in rows around your wreath form.
You will want to keep filling the coffee filter wreath until it is nice and full. Don’t forget to also add coffee filters to the inside surface.
Once you have all of your coffee filters in place, you can hang your spring wreath right on your front door. You can add a loop of ribbon on the back for easier hanging as well.
Print out this pastel-colored coffee filter wreath tutorial using the card below!
Supplies
- Coffee filters I used an entire package of 100 on my wreath
- Food coloring
- Wreath form
- Hot glue and a glue gun
- Water
- Bowl
- Metal baking sheet
- Pencil
Instructions
- First, you will want to dye your coffee filters with food coloring. Add some water in a bowl and add the desired food coloring . Add a few drops and stir. I started with just red. Dip the end of your coffee filter into your bowl.
- The water sort of wicks up and colors the entire filter. I then set mine on a baking sheet to dry. You can make as many of each of the colors as you would like. I chose pink, green, purple, and yellow.
- I did a mix of red and blue to make colors like the purple above. I will note that when you mix two different food colorings you can kind of see each color on the coffee filter.
- Allow your coffee filters to dry completely on the baking sheet.
- Then, you will want to attach them to your wreath form. You can use any wreath form you desire but I do like to cover mine with strips of white cotton material. This makes it extra easy to just rip everything off when you are ready for a change and re-use the form. Then just put the eraser end of a pencil into each of the coffee filters.
- Use a hot glue gun to attach them randomly into place in rows around your wreath form.
- You will want to keep filling the coffee filter wreath until it is nice and full. Don't forget to also add coffee filters to the inside surface.
- Once you have all of your coffee filters in place, you can hang your spring wreath right on your front door. You can add a loop of ribbon on the back for easier hanging as well.
Can you believe that something so gorgeous can come from just plain coffee filters?
This wreath is so simple to make yet makes a stunning entrance to your home for the season.
And, yes, I do know that it is not spring yet, but a girl can dream!
So, will you add a coffee filter wreath to your must-make list this year?
I think everyone should try making a quick and easy wreath like this one.
Just wondering, what size wreath form did you use for this project?
Just wondering what size wreath form you used for this project?
It is a 10″ wreath form. 🙂 Thanks!
This is so pretty, and sounds so easy to make. Thanks for the great idea!
I make these all the time and yours is stunning. Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing!
This is awesome! I love coffee filter projects 🙂
QUESTION: The only thing I could find at the store is that Gel food coloring. Will this work, mixed with water? Thank you everyone. Happy crafting!
It should! You just want to color the water.
Thank you so much! Have a great weekend! LOVE this wreath! 🙂
Angie You have the best ideas. Thanks for sharing. You’re awesome. I’ve been following Angie for years and she has the best tutorials. She is kind and generous with her talents. She shares her files and responds quickly to questions.
Thanks Angie
Mary Beth Marshall
what type of wreath form did u use? u know foam……
I believe for this one I used a foam wreath form. You can use any type of form, especially if you cover it with fabric like I did 🙂