Monday, March 21, 2011

Coffee Filter Topiary

I originally saw this lovely post from Meream @ bored and crafty and knew I had to try this.


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The only difference is that I decided to go for the topiary look.
I started off by cutting a small 3in circle out of cardboard.  I then got my filters and folded each one in half.


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I then folded the filters into a fourth, grouped 3 together and stapled them together at the point.


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I then used hot glue to attach the filters to my circle.  It is important to overlap them as you are gluing.


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When you are done gluing you can either fluff it out by separating the layers or attach a rod like I did for a topiary.  {If you plan on only hanging the pom pom then I suggest you punch a hole in the cardboard circle in the beginning of the process.}  I hot glued my rod to the cardboard circle.


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I already had the perfect little bucket in mind to use for my new topiary.


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I decided to use Spanish Moss as my filler.


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After filling the bucket with Moss and adding the new topiary I was really happy with the result.  It only took about 20-30 minutes but looks awesome in our entryway.


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So, what do you guys think?  Add some color to the tips or leave well enough alone?

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12 comments:

  1. This is super cute. I just made a coffee filter wreath. I love all the uses for coffee filters.

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  2. Turned out great! Love it just the way it is :)

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  3. This is such a fabulous project!!! I would totally Glimmer Mist this puppy!!! Awesome!! =)

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  4. hiya visiting from debbies newbie party x just love this project and i am with cassie about glimmer misting it x tfs hope to see you over at mine soon
    xmaggiex

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  5. This is super cute! I see one of these as a future project! So fun!

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  6. That's so cute, Amy. I like it. As someone else suggested, glimmer mist - that would be a really cool twist.

    Cheers,
    Tracy - http://allthumbscrafts.blogspot.com

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  7. This is a super neat idea!! And I have a ton of filters now I just need to find the time to do a copycat project. :)

    Drop by The Tattered Tag

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  8. Too COOL! I love it. Thanks for joining my newbie party. If you have any spray paint projects I have a party coming up Friday color my world.

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  9. I like it the way it is....it looks clean and refreshing :)

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  10. Super cute! I like it white. But you could soray the tips a pretty shimmery color??

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  11. so pretty, i love it white, very fresh and bright! thanks so much for sharing this at my party!! thanks so much for sharing this at my party!!

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  12. Saw you at Serenity Now's linky party.

    LOVE your topiary! I would leave the white alone but maybe add a big ribbon bow around the rod. :)

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