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. To see what I mean, here is my version of a coffee filter wreath.
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..
Oh! Before you scroll, let me go back to Dr. Seuss. Here is how you can use coffee filters in your house and here is a coffee filter mouse! I told you the answers were yes.
Coffee Filter Crafts
Here are 40 coffee filter crafts that kids of all ages will enjoy, even adults! Bonus? They are super inexpensive.
Everyday Coffee Filter Crafts
These coffee filter crafts can be done any time of year. In the next section I've listed some holiday coffee filter crafts. Below that are some crafts you and your child can complete together.
Coffee Filter Flowers
Make these cute flowers out of coffee filters using inexpensive supplies! Kids will love this project for spring or summer.
Dancers
I can't believe how graceful pipe cleaner and coffee filter dancers can look! Aren't they beautiful?
Superhero Parachutes
Have fun creating a parachute for your LEGO superheroes. Boy, I really hope that Superman never needs one!
Sunrise
Make some sunrise art using coffee filters and cotton balls. No two will be alike!
Circus Tent
You'll want to add this painting activity to your list of circus crafts. Such a creative idea and coffee filters are perfect for this!
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.
Rainbow
Create a rainbow complete with a super happy cloud! Talk about blending colors and how a real rainbow is like this.
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.
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!
Dragonfly
How incredibly cute is this dragonfly craft? I just love everything about it!
Ladybug
A coffee filter ladybug is really easy to make! And look how cute it turns out with the googly eyes.
Apple Core
Create an apple core with a coffee filter and water color paints. Kids can learn the parts of an apple with this craft.
Jellyfish
Watch the (super cute) video to see how to make these jellyfish. You can hang them from the ceiling as decorations!
Ninjago
Are your kids fans of LEGO Ninjago? They will love this easy craft to create some of their own!
Peacock
Get out your feathers and googly eyes for this craft! A coffee filter is perfect for the feathers of a peacock.
Emojis
Make your favorite emojis using coffee filters. These were created with crayons, so it was much less messy than some other coffee filter crafts!
Monsters
Coffee filters are great for crafting - inexpensive, and when you color them with markers the colors will bleed together with the addition of water!
Seasonal & Holiday Coffee Filter Crafts
Here are some coffee filter ideas you can do for various holidays. Scroll down to see some crafts kids and parents can complete together.
Bats
Learn how to make a cute little bat craft for Halloween using a coffee filter and a clothespin! Kids will love this idea.
Fireworks
Make these beautiful coffee filter firecrackers for the Fourth of July! Glitter flue is the key to this sparkling craft.
Valentine Flowers
Create easy, cute and delicious Valentines using Smarties candy and coffee filters. Plus, this tutorial shows the easiest way to make coffee filter flowers.
Christmas Tree
Three coffee filters and a popsicle stick trunk. Kids can get really creative with this idea: add a star or angel on top, pom pom ornaments, maybe even some presents under the tree!
Coffee Filter 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.
Easter Bunny
Coffee filters are perfect for this helium balloon craft because they are so light. Use them to add ears and a super cute fluffy tail!
Turkeys
Learn how to make a cute little turkey craft for Thanksgiving using a coffee filter and a clothespin! Kids will love this idea.
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.
Carrots
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.
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.
Heart Suncatchers
Make some watercolor heart suncatchers for a Valentine's Day window decoration! They look beautiful with the light shining through them.
Halloween Sun Catcher
This is a coffee filter craft, and a paper plate craft! Hang these in the window for some spooky decorations.
Turkey Craft
Here is another way to create a turkey using a coffee filter. I'm a sucker for accordion folded legs! How about you?
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!
Family Coffee Filter Crafts
Here are some coffee filter ideas you can work on with your kids.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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?
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?
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.
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!
Are you ready to add filters to your craft closet? If you enjoyed these coffee filter crafts, I’d love for you to check out these other fun ideas made with common home and craft supplies: