Coffee Filter Flowers

I was really excited about making these . . . until I did . . . they were quite easy but I'm unsure whether or not I like them . . .

Supplies - coffee filters, craftr paint, craft wire, floral tape and a bowl with water

Dip coffee filters in the water

add paint to the ends only

Rub paint down into the wet filter

Separate all filters - it doesn't matter if they "look" sloppy but they need to be separated when WET because after they dry you won't get them apart - then fold them in half

and then fold them in quarters

Gather them up in bunches and "twist" together

Once you have "enough" petals wrap with a piece of craft wire to secure

Measure a piece of wire 11" long FOR THE STEM

Fold in half and place as close to the base of the flower as possible

Start wrapping the base of the flower and the "stem" with floral tape

Keep wrapping . . .

Go all the way to the bottom and then back up and cut (or tear) floral tape away

This is a pic of three in one vase and two in the other

This is all five inthe same vase

Perhaps next time I'll use a different colour AND I really need to learn to photograph better ! ! ! ! !

TOTAL COST:  ZERO
TOTAL TIME:  1 HOUR