Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Coffee Filter Flowers Tutorial

First step, find old school coffee filters, you know the ones that went in the pull out basket.
Like these:

Next grab a few and run them through your cuttlebug using these..( which I think are nestabilities)
 (or cut some scalloped circles)
 There are about 10-15 circles of coffee filters:

Next take a fastener (cheap ones, you can always add glitter to it, a sticker, some ink etc.
 You can see if you just put the fastener through all the layers and fluff it that it begins to look like a flower...

Once you put the fastener through and flat on back, then began smashing petals upward...
 I really did this with my left hand however I broke my thumb when I was 8 and it is a tad funny looking so I didnt want it in the picture.
Thats it, you could of course spritz them with ink or leave white.  It also works with papers but you need to kinda crumble the papers first before putting the fastener on.
Thats it--super quick--fun--and turn out really cute!


. Fluff around until you get the flower you decide on...
This is one I made a bouquet of flowers for the card. 



Hope you enjoyed the tutorial and try some for your projects.
Have a wonderful day!
Hugs, Kim 





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30 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelAugust 9, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Valerie

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  2. TheresaAugust 9, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Oh how fun! Thank you so much! They are gorgeous and it looks like I could possibly make these! :) Have a blessed day my friend! HUGS!

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  3. Maria@BubblegumandDuctTapeAugust 9, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    nice! thanks for the tutorial, they look awesome.

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  4. Dolly DaydreamsAugust 9, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    That's very clever ! All i` need to do now is find the coffee filters ! lol.

    Marie

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  5. EstherAugust 9, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    OOh..so that's how you did those amazing flowers - love em, thnaks for sharing - the hunt for coffee filters begins here!! Esther xx

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  6. FionaAugust 9, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    So clever.. and such an effective result...
    Hugz

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  7. MariaAugust 9, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Your card is beautiful Kim, and the flowers stunning! Thanks so much for the tutorial! Maria x

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  8. Mixed Media/ Altered CraftsAugust 9, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Kim These Altered Coffee Filters are Absolutely Great! So Easy & So Gorgeous!
    What a Beautiful Full Flower they make!!
    Got to buy more coffee filters now to try them! Will have to hand cut mine though! How round is your finished flower? Hugs,Tee

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  9. MerviAugust 10, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Beautiful card,
    I do my flowers quite similar way!
    And you can spritz what colour you need,
    great;-))m

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  10. cherylAugust 10, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    oh kim hun what a brilliant tutorial just need to find some coffee filters now,hun stunning result hugs cherylxxxx

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  12. Nancy August 10, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Fabulous tutorial Kim!! I'll have to try to make some of these! Thank you for sharing it!!
    Nancy xx

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  13. JenW!~August 10, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    WOW how quick and easy. Thanks so much for sharing. Now I have to pick up some coffee filters.

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  14. DaniellaAugust 10, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Thank you tons for that tutorial!
    It is far easier than I thought!
    How many filters can you cut at once? I have a cuttlebug and nestabilities so I can actually do this right!
    Sorry about your thumb!
    xxDaniella

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  15. Fran.August 10, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Hi Kim! Thanks so much for sharing this!! So fun and easy!! I love easy!! LOL So simple yet elegant! These could go anyway you wanted them to really! Can't wait to make some! I even have the filters and the brads! Yay! XO Fran.

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  16. Homes in AjaxAugust 11, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Kim, your work is really impressive as well as easy to get idea about flower making from your step by step graphics. I enjoyed lot.

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  17. hazelAugust 11, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Thanks for sharing Kim, your card and flowers are fabulous. We don't drink coffee in our house apart from the odd cup of instant so I'll have to go shopping for some filter papers.
    xxx Hazel.

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  18. The Bear's BlogAugust 11, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Hi Kim,

    This is a wonderful tutorial. I am going to give it a try in miniature.

    Thank you.

    Hugs

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  19. shawnAugust 12, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    So CUTE!!! Thankx for sharing :)

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  20. HaniAugust 14, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Wow. I am totally loving this beautiful idea.. It can also make a wonderful decoration.. I'll keep you updated when I feature it in upcoming party.. This week we have paint chip theme.. :)
    Take care
    P.S: Is there a chance you might be interested in sharing a project as a featured blogger on my blog? Let me know if you like the idea!
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    Hani

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  21. Melissa Bove August 15, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous card! Those flowers are amazing!! Got to give that a try!!

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!

    Hugs...
    Melissa

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  22. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Gorgeous flower! Thanks for sharing how you made it!

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  23. Katherine TreadwellSeptember 13, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I Love Your craft Ideas. They Are So Much Fun To Make. Please Keep Up The Good Work

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  24. CindySeptember 13, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    What a fantastic idea! Huge thanks for the detailed tutorial. Cindy

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  25. PromosyonSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Kim, your card and flowers are fabulous. We don't drink coffee in our house apart from the odd cup of instant so I'll have to go shopping for some filter papers.

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  26. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    OOh..so that it is lovely flowers.thanks for this a great post and images.

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  27. AnonymousOctober 18, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Really beautiful stuff! i absolutely <3 them!

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  28. AnonymousMarch 1, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Wow ... What a beautiful tutorial its really nice thank you for sharing i was looking for some like this!!! worthy to waiting. I will come back soon!
    Thank you

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    very beautiful tutorial.

    i become a follower of your blog!

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  30. AJanuary 11, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    I love this idea - and so clever using paper fasteners. Beautiful and featured -
    http://nimblepins.hubpages.com/hub/coffee-filter-flowers
    Thanks!

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