Coffee Filter Snowflakes
Make delicate Coffee Filter Snowflakes with coffee filters, scissors, washable markers and a little creativity—an easy, budget-friendly winter craft kids can’t resist. Fold, snip, unfold the magic, then paint with watercolors or markers for a colorful snowflake display.
When there are white snowflakes floating down from a grey sky, brighten up the day with this super easy snowflake craft with coffee filters. This snowflake craft is great for kids of all ages whether you’re at home looking to pass the time or in the classroom giving the kids a chance to really exercise their own creativity.
Simply decorate white coffee filters with washable markers and spritz with water. Watch as the color spreads and the designs change. It’s important to let each coffee filter dry completely before cutting them into snowflakes, so in the meantime, Coffee Filter Butterflies are a great option as you look forward to warm spring days.
Every beautiful snowflake will be unique and make a great Christmas decoration whether you hang them in the windows, on the tree or on the kids’ bedroom doors. Coffee filter paper snowflakes are so easy to make and with every snowflake pattern being different, they make for a super afternoon of fun.
Why You’ll Love This Activity
- Coffee filter snowflakes are a fun craft that will brighten up your space laced together as a garland or hung on your windows.
- Kids are bound to enjoy each different component of this activity. They will practice fine motor skills in different ways.
- Chances are you already have everything you need to get started on this craft right away without a trip to the store!
Supplies For Coffee Filter Snowflakes
- Coffee filters: The base of the snowflakes. They are thin enough to fold easily but strong enough to hold their shape once dry. Use white paper napkins in a pinch.
- Washable markers: These create the bright watercolor look. You can also use watercolor paints for a softer effect.
- Pencil: Used for sketching lines before using scissors.
- Scissors: Needed to cut out your snowflake shapes. Children should use safety scissors.
- Spray bottle with water: Helps the colors blend together for a tie-dye effect. A small paintbrush dipped in water or a small dropper can work too.
- Paper towels or parchment paper: Protects your table and absorbs any extra water while the filters dry.
How To Make Coffee Filter Snowflakes
- Gently flatten a few round coffee filters on your table.
- Decorate the entire coffee filter in fun patterns. Dots, stripes, and zigzags all work great.
- Lightly mist the colored coffee filter with water from your spray bottle. Watch as the colors blend and swirl together.
- Once wet coffee filters are dry completely, fold each filter in half, then in half again, and once more into a triangle. Use your pencil to sketch little triangles, squares, or circles along the folded edges. Carefully cut them out with scissors, then unfold your snowflake to reveal your unique design.
Pro Tips
- The more color you add, the more vibrant your snowflakes will look once they dry.
- If you’d like, add a bit of glitter glue or stick-on gems to make your snowflakes shimmer.
- Be sure to let the filters dry completely before cutting, or they can tear easily.
- Try layering two snowflakes together for a 3D look once they’re dry.
- For a sturdier display, glue each snowflake to a piece of cardstock once it is dry.
- Use an iron to flatten snowflakes once they are dry.
These easy coffee filter snowflakes are bound to brighten up everyone’s day. A fun activity for all ages, this will keep the kids busy for hours!
Coffee Filter Snowflakes Craft
Instructions
- Gently flatten a few round coffee filters on your table. They don’t have to be perfect, just smooth enough to draw on.
- Use washable markers to color the entire filter in fun patterns. Dots, stripes, and zigzags all work great. The more color you add, the more vibrant your snowflakes will look once they dry.
- Lightly mist the colored coffee filter with water from your spray bottle. Watch as the colors blend and swirl together. Let it dry completely on paper towels or parchment paper before cutting.
- Once dry, fold the filter in half, then in half again, and once more into a triangle. Use your pencil to sketch little triangles, squares, or circles along the folded edges. Carefully cut them out with scissors, then unfold your snowflake to reveal your unique design.
- If you’d like, add a bit of glitter glue or stick-on gems to make your snowflakes shimmer.
Display Ideas
These DIY snowflakes loom great anywhere! Tape them to windows, hang them with clear string, or glue them to construction paper for homemade holiday cards.
More Great Snowflake Crafts
- You only need a few supplies to make Tape Resist Snowflakes and chances are you already have them in the crafting drawer! They will make any cold, wintery day look inviting when you hang them on your windows.
- When the kids are asking you how to make different snowflakes, my Paper Snowflakes Templates are the answer! 14 different options to keep them happy and busy on a cold winter’s day at home or in the classroom.
- That giant collection of beads will certainly come in handy to make this fun Beaded Snowflake Craft. Grab some pipe cleaners and the kids can practice their fine motor skills while making pretty Christmas ornaments.
- Add some color to your wintery windows with a Snowflake Suncatcher or two. Kids can get really creative with all colors of tissue paper and different shaped snowflakes.
