Supplies:
- Crayola Washable Markers
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Paint Brush
- Jar
- Paper Towels
- Coffee Filters
- Water
- Chenille Stems
CIY Staff Tips:
- Mix and match different coloured paper towel and coloured coffee filters to get a variety of exciting flower designs.
Steps:
1
To make wicked flower, use markers to colour coffee filter.
2
Fold coffee filter in half 3 times to create triangle shape.
3
Place folded coffee filter, tip down, in small amount of water. Let water wick through filter.
4
Place wet coffee filter on paper towels. Dry 1–2 hours.
5
To make tie dye flower, place coffee filter on top of paper towels, colour with markers, then paint over with water. Dry 1–2 hours.
6
For both flower types, trim coloured paper towels to same width as coloured coffee filters.
7
Place paper towel on top of filter. Fold in half twice. Twist bottom to make flower shape.
8
Wrap end of flower with chenille stem.
9
Bunch flowers together and wrap chenille stem around flower stems to create bouquet.
10
Give as a gift or put on display!
