Seriously, what can't you do with coffee filters?
I am on a coffee filter kick. They are cheap and versatile.
Now this first project was so TIME consuming, but totally worth it.
I had all of these round paper lanterns left over from one of the kids parties and wanted to do something to spruce them up.
{Insert coffee filters}
It took about 3 packages, but at $1 each it was still cheap!
You just crumple them up and hot glue them on, being careful to get them close together so you don't have empty spaces when you are done.
I am using the silver tinsel to hang it, just double wrapping it since tinsel is sort of thin, and putting an led light inside for ambiance.
{Why is it when I say ambiance I lower my voice and drag it out all funny? ahhhhmbiaaance. Shhhh you know you are doing it now too!}
What I love about coffee filters is that they are cheap and you can dye them!
For this next project I soaked them in tea and baked them dry in the oven. Then just more hot glue to an old lamp shade, easy peasy.
Yep, that's it in a nutshell.
I ♥ Coffee Filters
What is your current crafting obsession?
Hope you are having a fabulous week!
I haven't tried to make them myself but I'm dying to. I just love that look!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Very pretty! Hmmmm....now you have me thinking about my own lamp shade!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like fun and how great they turned out. I will have to collect some coffee filters and get busy.. I love the look. Hugs, Cindy
ReplyDeletewow very pretty:)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute and tons of uses for the 'snowball'! ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteOMG Nicki, Loving what you did with the coffee filters...thanks for sharing! I too wish I lived closer so that I could take part in your Spring Show...they are always so much fun! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind words!
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Debbie
So very creative Nicki! Love the lamp shade! Coffee filters are so much fun to play around with. I also love the gorgeous flowers that are made with them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the Blissful Whites party!!
Have a lovely day!
Becky
Great ideas and the possibilities are endless!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea who new you could use coffee filters for such cute ideas.
ReplyDeleteDenise
Hmmmm, I have a bunch of unbleached coffee filters and a red feather boa.....
ReplyDeleteHellooooo new Christmas wreath; thanks for the inspiration!
These are sooo pretty! I love the solid white one...very light and airy! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJane
FF
Hi Nicki, This is a great idea and I too love using coffee filters. Your creations is amazing. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Creating, Celestina Marie
Oh no... i DID say ambiance under my breath reading what you said... that's funny... I love love the coffee filter lampshade too, it turned out such a pretty color...
ReplyDeleteCindy
that is really cool~
ReplyDeleteand looks so pretty
Ooooh! I just may have to go out and buy some coffee filters now!! Your projects are awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool. Love the idea. You are so creative.
ReplyDeleteCindy. Bee
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ReplyDeleteLisa
Fresh Eggs Daily
I really have to get on the band wagon with this - just gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteWicked fun project; thank you for linking up with us at the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week! I will be featuring your post on this week's hop. You're welcome to grab my "Featured" button if you'd like.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week and I'd love to have you back again!
Cheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
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