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Tinkered Filters

Fashion coffee filters into petite paper flowers

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/tinkered-b • Posted by tinkeredtreasrs

Adorn things with pretty roses you fashion from painted and twisted coffee filters.

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Adorn things with pretty roses you fashion from painted and twisted coffee filters.

Instructions

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    Using craft paint and a foam brush, paint white coffee filters in variations of at least two colors: petals and leaves. Use a light hand when applying color. Allow to dry well.

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    Cut leaf shapes from the green filters.

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    For the flower, push a finger into the center of the filter; allow the top to stay open and twist the bottom into a stem.

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    Position the leaf close to the bloom and secure with a short length of tape. Tie with a piece of fabric or ribbon; consider adding a millinery flower.