Thursday, January 26, 2012

Coffee Filter Valentine's Wreath

So, I've had a package of coffee filters laying around for quite awhile now. When I say awhile, I mean ever since we got our Keurig over a year ago...ahem...It would be a shame to waste them, right? ANYway I decided to make a wreath to gussy up my antlers for Valentine's Day.
Here's how it turned out ~

It's a bit shabby and rustic, but still has some sparkle and I just love it.   And the best part is, I didn't spend a penny!   Here's how I did it ~

I cut a wreath shape out of an old cardboard box for the base. (Doesn't need to be perfect)


Gather the filter like so, and secure with a staple or glue ~



I used good ol' Elmer's glue and added just a little water to it.  Dip just the edges of the filters in the glue and then into the glitter ~


Be sure not to use too much glue, or you'll end up with floppy filters like this ~


Then just start hot gluing your little clusters to the form~


Work your way around the wreath filling in and fluffing as you go, until you end up with something like this ~


As you can see I topped it off with a sweet little "Love" banner.  I used some burlap ribbon, cut out some letters and glitter-fied them, and attached it to some twine.  Super simple!


Have a LOVEly day!
Tootles,
  I'm linking up!  The 36th Avenue

13 comments:

  1. Oh I sooooo L-O-V-E this. Thanks so much for sharing! Can't wait to tryit myself.

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  2. Thank you Kate! And thanks for stopping by!

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  3. I just might try this!! Yours is really CUTE!.. Thanks for sharing how, and have a great weekend! ~tina

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    1. Thanks so much Tina, you should try it! Thanks for stopping by :)
      Sarah

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  4. WOW!!! This is awesome... you did a great job.. I have to try this :) Would really love it if you could share this here
    http://www.mamamiasheart2heart.com/2012/01/sharing-saturday-4.html

    Thanks so much
    MiaB

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  5. Great craft. Thanks for sharing...

    Linda

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  6. Very clever idea! We're so glad you linked up to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". We loved having you!! Please come back next Saturday and share more of your great ideas! -The Sisters

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    1. Thanks Sisters! It's a great party - I'll be back! :)
      Sarah

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  7. Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing this creativity with us at Sharing Saturday.

    ~MiaB
    www.mamamiasheart2heart.com

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    1. Oh and I've pinned this as well..

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    2. Thanks for letting me know about your party and for the pin as well!
      Sarah

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  8. What a cute idea!! I love that you used the natural colored filters and added glitter. Nice touch!!

    Thank you SO much for linking up!!

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