DIY Coffee Filter Wreath

filter wreathHave you seen Coffee Filter Wreaths on Pinterest or around the internet? I recently made one and will give you the low down on the project.

This requires a glue gun, glue sticks, a 14″ straw wreath form, 400 basket style coffee filters and your patient pants.  Sets you back all of $5 if you have the glue gun and sticks.

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This is NOT a fast project.  I think it took a few hours which was shocking.  I’m not good a sitting around so this was a test of patience for me.  I took a single filter and twisted it into a cone with a slightly angled tip.  Repeat 399 more times.  The simplest way is to shape them before turning on the glue gun.

wreath in progressAfter a few burns I got smarter. Learn from me and save your finger tips!  I took a pencil and pressed the hot glued filter against the straw form for a few seconds then released.  I glued them tightly together moving around the wreath form and my wreath is very fluffy.

 

 

 

half doneI spent a half hour in hot glue hell for a few days convinced it would be worth it.  Before I finished the last section I added a loop of jute so I could hang it once finished then glued around it.

I do think it was worth it and I love the feminine texture. But for the record I do have a 2nd wreath form but am in no rush to do it all over again!  By all means give it a whirl!

 

About Laurel Dane Designs, LLC

Making our final house into a home one room at a time. This is our 11th and final home so it is unique. Every detail in this home is aimed at creating our FOREVER home. I've worked on many of my homes and clients homes so theres plenty of inspirational for all home styles here!

3 Responses

  1. Desperate Craft Wife

    Thank you!!!! It took a lot of sit down time but I love the texture of it. Glad it’s a smashing success 😊

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