Adding a touch of personality and charm to any party or gathering doesn’t have to be expensive or time consuming. With only a few cheap supplies you can create stunning decorations like this rainbow themed coffee filter wreath.
We’ll go step-by-step through the process so you can create a show stopping centerpiece that’s as unique as you are.
Why You’ll Love This Coffee Filter Wreath
- Cheap! You can buy most of the materials at the Dollar store for less than $5 total
- Fluffy and colorful, it’s a fun way to add texture and color to any party.
- You won’t need any special tools or skills, which means it’s super easy to make.
- No glue means you can easily disassemble it and reuse the coffee filters for other crafts
What You’ll Need:
Wreath form: I used a 9-inch wreath form, which is the perfect size for an interior door or small wall. Feel free to use a larger size for bigger spaces.
Coffee filters: You’ll need about 100-150 coffee filters to cover a 9-inch wreath. And don’t forget, if you want to make a rainbow version like this one, you’ll need to dye the white coffee filters in each of the 6 rainbow colors.
Straight Pins: Instead of glue, we use pins, which means you can undo and adjust the spacing of your filters at any point.
Monofilament or Ribbon: I used clear monofilament to make the wreath appear as if it’s floating, but a wide ribbon is a beautiful touch too (especially for sold color wreaths in white or brown)
Command Hook: It’s optional, but I recommend using a Command Hook to hang your wreath without causing damage to your doors and walls.
Step-by-Step Directions:
To make things easy for you, I’ve got a step-by-step tutorial with photos at the bottom of this post. Don’t forget to leave a rating and print out your copy of the instructions!
Essential Tips:
Don’t skip these tips – read them before starting to avoid any potential mistakes.
- For a 6-color rainbow wreath, you’ll need 18-25 coffee filters of each color.
- Don’t forget to dye your coffee filters a day or two before assembling everything so they’re dry and ready to go.
- Alternating the direction of the pointed tip (so they end up facing each other) helps the coffee filters stand up straighter and makes the wreath look fuller.
- Get creative! Instead of a rainbow of colors, you can make a wreath in all white coffee filters, all brown coffee filters, or even with an ombre effect.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Depending on how you plan on using it, your coffee filter wreath could easily last through multiple parties or events. I’ve even seen comments from other DIYers that they’ve transported theirs when moving houses with no issues at all! To keep it looking its best for longer, avoid getting it wet and store inside when not in use.
The actual assembly of the wreath should only take an hour or two. However, if you’re dying your own filters and allowing them to dry, that could add another day or two to the process.
By folding the coffee filters before inserting them into the wreath form, you create an airy texture that helps to camouflage any gaps between the filters. Plus it makes your wreath look fuller and more perfect!
Once finished, your wreath will be about 15-18 inches wide, depending on how straight the coffee filters stand against one another.
Yes! If you want to make a giant wreath for a large wall or as the centerpiece for a party backdrop, you’ll want to use a 12 or 14 inch wreath form and at least 300 coffee filters.
If you liked this party craft, you’ll also love this DIY coffee filter garland. I walk you through two very different, but very cute garland styles that you can use for all sorts of party and home decor.
Or you can check out all my party crafts here.
DIY Coffee Filter Wreath
Learn how to make a coffee filter wreath for the perfect eye-catching, budget friendly party decoration. Make it in the fun rainbow colors you see here, or use white or brown coffee filters for a softer, more sophisticated look.
Tools
- Monofilament or ribbon
- Command hooks
Instructions
- If you're making a multicolored wreath with dyed coffee filters, separate the coffee filters into your different color groups, and then mark each color section with straight pins.
- Fold the coffee filters in half twice to create a triangle shape.
- Use a straight pin to attach the folded point to the wreath form.
- Continue pinning the coffee filters, alternating the direction of the point as you go along.
- Once all the coffee filters are attached, use ribbon or monofilament and a command hook to hang the wreath.
Notes
Remember, Tips and FAQ in the tutorial post are there to help you if you feel stuck at any point.
- For a 6-color rainbow wreath, you'll need 18-25 coffee filters of each color.
- Don't forget to dye your coffee filters a day or two before assembling everything so they're dry and ready to go.
- Alternating the direction of the pointed tip (so they end up facing each other) helps the coffee filters stand up straighter and makes the wreath look fuller.
- Get creative! Instead of a rainbow of colors, you can make a wreath in all white coffee filters, all brown coffee filters, or even with an ombre effect.
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Creatively Beth says
This is GORGEOUS, Leslie!!
Creatively, Beth