Looking for some inexpensive crafts to make with your kids? Here are 40 coffee filter crafts that kids of all ages will enjoy — even adults!
I would venture to say that every craft closet should have coffee filters in it. Why? They are really inexpensive! Plus, they are fun and easy to use in numerous different ways.
They can be painted, dyed, colored or kept plain. You can cut them, sew them, twist, and fold them.
Is it just me, or am I starting to write like Dr. Seuss? Would you use them in your house? Would you make them into a mouse? The answers would have to be yes and yes!
Coffee Filter Art Projects
The most popular coffee filter craft for kids is probably the butterfly. Here are two different versions for you to check out:
- The traditional coffee filter butterfly with a clothespin or pipe cleaner body.
- An origami coffee filter butterfly where you fold the coffee filter into a butterfly.
The most popular coffee filter DIY home decor is the wreath. You can see my version of a coffee filter wreath in the list below at #34.
However, there are so many other crafts and DIY projects you can make using filters. Here is just a small sample of what I found online.
This is a list of the 40 best coffee filter crafts, so you know there are a ton more out there! Scroll down and get some inspiration for your next DIY.
Everyday
These coffee filter crafts can be done any time of year.
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Colorful Flowers
Make these cute flowers out of coffee filters using inexpensive supplies! Kids will love this project for spring or summer.
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onelittleproject.com
Tiny Dancers
I can't believe how graceful pipe cleaner and coffee filter dancers can look! Aren't they beautiful?
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hellocreativefamily.com
Superhero Parachutes
Have fun creating a parachute for your LEGO superheroes. Boy, I really hope that Superman never needs one!
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www.123homeschool4me.com
Sunrise Scene
Make some sunrise art using coffee filters and cotton balls. No two will be alike!
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innerchildfun.com
Hot Air Balloon
Create a fun window display by creating a few coffee filter hot air balloons. Add some clouds and maybe a few birds! This is a great boredom buster on a rainy day.
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creativelybeth.com
Happy Rainbow
Create a rainbow complete with a super happy cloud! Talk about blending colors and how a real rainbow is like this.
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www.craftymorning.com
Rainbow Fish
Coffee filters and aluminum foil make these fish light and sparkly. Such a fun idea to use as decorations at an under the sea or beach themed party.
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www.momlifemadeeasy.com
Sparkling Galaxy
Talk about outer space and the stars with this galaxy craft. This one is a bit different because you start with the coffee filter wet and then add the water!
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www.darcyandbrian.com
Spoon Dragonfly
How incredibly cute is this dragonfly craft? I just love everything about it, especially the colorful spoon used for the body.
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nontoygifts.com
Lovely Ladybug
A coffee filter ladybug is really easy to make! And look how cute it turns out with the googly eyes.
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www.adabofgluewilldo.com
Apple Core
Create an apple core with a coffee filter and watercolor paints. Kids can learn the parts of an apple with this craft.
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Arts & Crafts by Three Sisters
Hanging Jellyfish
Watch the (super cute) video to see how to make these jellyfish. You can hang them from the ceiling as decorations!
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meaningfulmama.com
Lego Ninjago
Are your kids fans of LEGO Ninjago? They will love this easy craft to create some of their own!
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www.organizedisland.com
Pretty Peacock
Get out your feathers and googly eyes for this craft! A coffee filter is perfect for the feathers of a peacock.
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www.lookwerelearning.com
Cool Emojis
Make your favorite emojis using coffee filters. These were created with crayons, so it was much less messy than other coffee filter projects!
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onelittleproject.com
(Not Scary) Monsters
What does the skin of a monster look like? You'll find out when you combine marker colors in this fun project! Add eyes and construction paper appendages to finish your creations.
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Seasonal & Holiday
Here are some coffee filter ideas you can do for various holidays.
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Flying Bats
Learn how to make a cute little bat craft for Halloween using a coffee filter and a clothespin! Kids will love this idea.
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creativelybeth.com
Sparkling Fireworks
Make these beautiful coffee filter firecrackers for the Fourth of July! Glitter flue is the key to this sparkling craft.
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www.momlifemadeeasy.com
Christmas Tree
Three coffee filters and a popsicle stick trunk is all it takes to make a Christmas tree! Kids can get really creative with this idea: add a star or angel on top, pom pom ornaments, maybe even some presents for underneath.
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Falling Snowflakes
You'll love learning how to make this cute coffee filter snowflake craft, perfect for kids this Christmas or winter! Adults love these too.
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Easter Bunny
Coffee filters are perfect for this Easter craft because they are so lightweight. Use them to add ears and a super cute fluffy tail!
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Tie Dye Turkeys
Learn how to make a cute little turkey craft for Thanksgiving using a coffee filter and a clothespin! Kids will love this idea.
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creativelybeth.com
Leaping Leprechauns
Look how intricate the beards are on these leprechauns! Kids will have a ton of fun with the glitter glue used to make the beard designs. This is a great St. Patrick's Day idea for the littles.
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kidsactivitiesblog.com
Carrot Favors
Make some carrots filled with yummy candy for the Easter bunny (or yourself)! Allie has also included some sorting activities you can do with the candy.
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www.artbarblog.com
Cinco de Mayo Garland
Making this fun garland is kind of like making snowflakes in May! I love all of the beautiful colors and shapes.
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www.ourkidthings.com
Heart Suncatchers
Make some watercolor heart suncatchers for a Valentine's Day window decoration! They look beautiful with the light shining through them.
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www.darcyandbrian.com
Reindeer with Antlers
Coffee filters, clothespins, and pipe cleaners are used to create these adorable little reindeer! Make all nine and give them name tags.
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thekindergartenconnection.com
Halloween Suncatcher
This is a coffee filter and paper plate craft in one! Hang these in the window for some spooky decorations.
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buggyandbuddy.com
Standing Turkey
Here is another way to create a turkey using a coffee filter. I'm a sucker for accordion folded legs! How about you?
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craftingafunlife.com
Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with this coffee filter Earth activity. You can talk about ways to care for our planet and how everyone can chip in.
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www.happinessishomemade.net
Ghost Lollipops
If you've ever made tissue ghosts before, this is the same thing — just with coffee filters. Super easy and fun to give out on Halloween!
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Family Coffee Filter Crafts
Here are some coffee filter ideas you can work on with your kids.
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Fanciful Wreath
Learn how to make a wreath with coffee filters from the dollar store. It's the easiest home decor project you'll ever do and kids can help!
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realitydaydream.com
Bouquet of Poppies
Poppies just beg to be made out of coffee filters. Go ahead and do a search, they look like the are made from them naturally! Kids can make these all on their own, but if you want to display them, you may want to make a few of your own or guide them a bit.
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Ruth Eileen
Photo Backdrop
Get the whole family involved with this project! Each person can dye some of the coffee filters to a certain level so they gradually get more color. Use this as a photo backdrop or as a wall decoration behind a party table.
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supermakeit.com
Flower Straws
Let the kids help with making some fun flower straws for your next party. They can dye the filters for flowers and leaves and you can assemble the straws. Then check out these other fun straw crafts.
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journeycreativity.blogspot.com
Advent Calendar
Kids can help make the brightly colored coffee filter baskets for each day. Then you can fill them and put them all together. Or, each family member can make and fill their own days!
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honestlyyum.com
Heart Shaped Teabags
Create your own tea bags using coffee filters and loose tea. Kids may be able to do all of this on their own, but younger ones will need help with the hand stitching. Wouldn't these make a great gift for a grandparent?
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terryriciolidesigns.blogspot.com
Heavenly Angel
Have fun creating this beautiful angel together. You can decide whether you want to dye any of the filters or keep them natural. Maybe a hair color? Or a pretty blue dress?
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www.craftprojectideas.com
Japanese Cherry Blossom Fan
Keep cool this summer with your very own cherry blossom fans made from coffee filters! Kids can do most of this project on their own, you'll just need to supervise or help with the hot glue.
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Crafting Mom
Patriotic Wreath
Here is another idea for a coffee filter wreath you can work on with your kids. They will have fun making the bright colors!
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Are you ready to add filters to your craft closet? If you enjoyed these projects, I’d love for you to check out these other fun kids craft collections with various supplies and themes:
Animals • Clay • Cotton Balls • Hearts • Macaroni • Mickey Mouse • Moon • Mushrooms • Nature • Paper • Paper Bag • Paper Cups • Pine Cones • Preschool Crafts