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!
Coffee filters might just be one of the most underrated crafting supplies out there. Affordable, accessible, and surprisingly versatile, they can be transformed into an incredible range of creative projects.
Whether you paint them with watercolors, dye them in bold hues, fold them into intricate shapes, or leave them as-is, coffee filters are a blank canvas ready to bring your imagination to life!
Kids love them for simple, colorful crafts, while adults can use them to create stunning DIY home decor pieces. Have you ever made a butterfly with a coffee filter? It’s a classic for a reason, and it’s just one of many charming creations you can whip up.
From whimsical holiday decorations to everyday crafts that brighten your home, coffee filters prove you don’t need expensive materials to make something beautiful.
This list of 40 coffee filter crafts showcases the best of what you can do with this everyday, household item. I think you’re going to not only be surprised, but have a lot of fun with these interesting projects.
So grab a pack of filters, scroll through these inspiring ideas, and let’s get crafting!
Everyday
These coffee filter crafts can be done any time of year.
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Colorful Flowers
Make these cute flowers using inexpensive supplies! Kids will love this project for spring or summer.
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 color!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kids can help make the brightly colored 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!
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?
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?
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.
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:
