"My Way" Coffee Filter Wreath {Tutorial}

There are so many ways to use coffee filters.
I mean they come with the ruffled edge, a pretty off-white color, and the perfect texture.
What more could you want? 

I've seen so many different versions of coffee filter wreaths but when I sat down to make this wreath I was too lazy to look any of them up so I just went for it. Somedays I don't feel like following directions, ya know?

 It  was a "My Way" coffee filter wreath.

Oh- and did I mention I got the coffee filters- 160 for $1? 

Dollar Tree baby.  

Supplies: 

--Cardboard box (for base)

--Hot glue gun/sticks 

--Coffee Filters- $1

--Scissors

--String/Yarn

--any accessories you want

Total Price: $1

Here's how you can make one for yourself: 

Start with a cardboard base. I traced a freehand circle onto a diaper box and then cut a smaller circle for the inside. 

Then poke two holes and attach some string in order to hang it. 

Then start with a beautiful coffee filter. 

Then fold in half and in half again- until it looks like that. 

Then twist the tip. I placed my left hand towards the center of the filter and then used my right hand to twist the tip. 

Then cut the tip of the filter. 

(This allows the filter to be flatter when glued.)

Then start hot gluing the filters. I tried placing them as close as possible so the cardboard wouldn't show through. I ended up doing 3 complete rows all the way around. 

This is what it looks like at this point. 

BEAUTIFUL! 

I did trim some of the filters if they stuck out. 

Also- on the very center circle it looked weird (there was a lot of cardboard showing) so I added a few additional filters folded and glued to the inside circle. 

As cute as it is- I thought it was a little plain for what I wanted. 

So I added some moss and a bird that I had on hand. I hot glued them together and then hot glued the moss to the wreath. 

I also made a smaller version for my mantel. 

I made it the same way but I just started with a smaller cardboard base and added the ribbon bow to add some more color. 

I love this wreath! While I love bright cheery colors for  Easter, I like using white in Easter decor to remind me of the Savior and His Atonement which allows us all to become clean and pure from any impurities. 

I love this season! :) 

I would love to see your version of the wreath! 

If you have any questions- leave a comment and I will get back ASAP. 

XOXO, 

Happy Friday! 

Newlyweds on a Budget