making mine with used coffee filters.
After I threw the grounds in the rose garden,
I rinsed the filter and let it dry. Then I tossed it
into a ziploc bag until the bag was full.
After I threw the grounds in the rose garden,
I rinsed the filter and let it dry. Then I tossed it
into a ziploc bag until the bag was full.
I stapled them to one of my 25 cent straw
wreaths. I bought six at a yard sale.
Pinch the centers together.
Make a bunch of them and start
stapeling them, two at a time onto the wreath
There's a nice variation of color in the
coffee-stained paper.
Tea-stained is used, so why not coffee?
I tied on a bow using natural ribbon
saved from pillow packaging.
I found a place for it on the antique armoire
in the family room. I can change the ribbon
and make it a wreath for all seasons.
Making something out of nothing.
Links: The House In The Roses,
How clever and the wreath is just beautiful ~ wow ;-)
ReplyDeleteGuess I'll have to switch to white filters......lol. Looks just perfectly vintage, Rita :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, that turned out great!
ReplyDeleteRita- this is so beautiful, I will have to make one for Starfish Cottage- it will fit right into all my "whites"- quick question- approx how many coffee filters did you use? (I am thinking you either saved up used filters for a long time OR you drink ALOT of coffee!) Thanks for the inspiration! Kristy @ Starfish Cottage
ReplyDeleteI really like this wreath, really love that you can change the ribbon to go with any holiday or season. I'm going to make one for myself, thanks for the idea and turorial.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a clever idea! And a great look!
ReplyDeleteI love that it's not white. Great idea. Looks perfect on the armoire.
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Great idea! I love the darker color of the used filters. I think it looks beautiful on your armoire too.
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Pam
One day I will try my hand at one of these. I love the look but I'm so intimidated by the how to. Thanks for sharing - coming over from Met Monday and your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
I like the coffe color in the wreath! Good idea!
ReplyDeleteHi Rita, I love the color variation in the wreath. I bet it smells good too.
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Sherry
Rita- It makes sense to me to use "used" filters! :-) I like the gradiation of color, too.
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Hi Kristy- I only make one small pot of coffee in the morning so it took a while to have a good stack of filters, but I wasn't in a hurry. I'm saving again! ~Thanks to everyone for the nice comments!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!!! Louis Dean saves all our filters - we use two different pots every morning....mine is flavored gourmet coffee and his is 'truck driver' stuff! I use the grounds - after it has dried - to add to the flower beds. He THINKKS he will use the coffee filters to wrap fishing bait. NOT!! I am making a wreath in the morning! Thanks for the great idea!
ReplyDeleteAmazing how something so simple can turn into something so beautiful! Love that you hung it on the armoire.
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It looks great! Lovely job :)
ReplyDeleteWith the used filters you have obtained a wonderful warm shade of color!
ReplyDeleteSilvia
Unusual and great idea!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet this wreath smells AWESOME!! andrea@townandprairie
ReplyDeleteThis is the clever-ist wreath I've seen in blogland. Love the idea of making it out of leftovers, just wish I drank coffee!
ReplyDeleteLove how your wreath turned out. Beautiful with the tonal varience, and agree with your idea just to change out the embellishing for any other occasion. Whenever I do a "tea dye" I always add a bit of coffee to it as well..just gives it a bit of a richer tone. I have joined your followers list and invite you to join my followers list; as well,I hope you will grab a blog button. Hugs, Gayle
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Your wreath looks lovely on the rich wood. That is true recycling with the used coffee filters and ribbon, and a beautiful result.
ReplyDeleteWOW! That turned out great!
ReplyDeleteWow!
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I LOVE THIS!!! SO ADORABLE AND I'M SO MAKING ONE AS WELL! (VERY CLEVER!)
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MWAH! :)
Beautiful! Dos it make your home smell like coffee too?
ReplyDeleteNot only is this creative and pretty but it's also green!
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to let you know that I am mentioning this beauty in tomorrows post over at Hating Martha. Love it!
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