Coffee Filter Wreath Tutorial

After seeing some amazing coffee filter wreaths out in blogland for the past year I decided I was going to attempt one. I figured how hard could it be!? I researched the directions and purchased my supplies. According to my research I needed approx 75 filters so I purchased just one pack of filters.

I then purchased two straw wreaths from HobLob. Seeing as it was my first attempt I used the smaller ring and decided to wrap it in script scrapbook paper. Note that I left the plastic on the wreaths as to not cause an even larger mess.

All I did was tear off inch or so strips and hot glued them all around so that if I had any holes or if the back was seen it would still look nice.

Then I started making the poofs. Just flatten out the filter and fold in half and then continue folding. I folded in alternating patterns. Then when you are done folding just twist the bottom like so to keep the poof shape.

Next I separated the filter and made the poof look like a flower.

Next came the glueing. Note you will need lots of glue sticks and a large thresh hold of pain! I can not tell you how many times I hot glued my finer or finger nail!:0

This is what it looked like with the first row completed.

Here is the second row on. Tips would be to make your poofs ahead of the game. This will save you a ton of time  or at least make it go more smoothly because let me tell ya this is NOT a quick project though fairly easy. Up to this point I already had almost two hours vested and remember this is the smaller ring!

Here is a view of the side.

Okay, so here we are a week later and another half a pack of filters this is what I got. I will admit I only worked on it three days in that time period but that was because it was a very tideous project. I used an entire pack and half of filters so be sure to buy extra!

Next up came some trimming and evening out. Do not go crazy here. You will only need a little snip here and there.

I decided to make mine a Christmas wreath so next up I made a bow for it with this beautiful velvet damask ribbon I had. 

I made the ribbon long enough so that it can be hung off of a mirror.

Here is a picture of what the back looks like. I am really glad I glued the stripes of script paper because it just gives it a more completed look.

I think it turned out fab. Maybe a little Hollywood glam I think with the bling. Now I am trying to decide if I want to keep it or sell it. Just not sure on that one yet. I was making it to sell but after factoring in the time I am just not sure it would be worth my wild and it is just so darn pertty!