Rainbow Coffee Filter Dahlia Garland
Engage kids in a creative and colorful activity by making a Rainbow Coffee Filter Dahlia Garland, perfect for brightening up any space.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 garland
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Coffee filters (the larger, round type work best)
- Markers or food coloring (to add vibrant colors)
- Craft string or twine (to hang the garland)
- A spray bottle (filled with water for blending colors)
- Scissors (for trimming)
- A plate or tray (for drying the filters)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Lay down some newspaper or a plastic cloth to protect your table from any spills.
- Color the filters: Using your markers or food coloring, decorate the coffee filters with vibrant designs.
- Mist with water: Lightly mist them with water using the spray bottle to help the colors blend.
- Dry the filters: Place them on a plate or tray to dry completely (this may take about 20-30 minutes).
- Fold and cut: When dry, fold each filter in half, then again, and cut edges to create petal shapes.
- Assemble the flowers: Open up the filter to reveal the flower shape.
- String them together: Thread your string or twine through the center of each flower to create the garland.
Notes
Encourage creativity and help kids learn about color mixing while making the garland.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 garland
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg