Looking for fun and easy coffee filter crafts for kids? We’ve got you!
Coffee filters might not seem like much at first glance, but give a kid some markers, scissors, and a spray bottle, and suddenly you’ve got butterflies, flowers, and abstract art happening at the kitchen table.
I’ve pulled these out on a whim more than once—and they’ve never let me down.
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These 23 coffee filter crafts are easy to set up, even easier to clean up, and totally beginner-friendly (no glue gun or crafting background required).
Perfect for quiet mornings, rainy afternoons, or any moment that calls for something creative but unfussy.
1. Coffee Filter Butterfly Craft
CREDIT: FIREFLIES & MUDPIES
These vibrant butterflies are made with painted coffee filters, clothespins, and pipe cleaners. They’re perfect for spring nature walks or garden decorating.
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2. Coffee Filter Monsters
CREDIT: ONE LITTLE PROJECT
These silly, splashy monsters are the kind of project kids remember. Between the bold colors, goofy googly eyes, and accordion legs, they’ve got just the right balance of chaos and charm.
3. Coffee Filter Flower Craft
CREDIT: LOOK WE’RE LEARNING
This sweet little flower craft couldn’t be simpler—or more cheerful. Just a quick scribble in the center and you’ve got a homemade bloom that’s perfect for springtime cards or fridge display.
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4. Watercolor Fish Craft
CREDIT: OUR KIDS THINGS
If you’ve never turned a coffee filter into a fish, trust me—you’re missing out. The watercolor effect is mesmerizing, and each one ends up totally unique (which honestly makes them even cuter in a little school).
5. Coffee Filter Summer Wreath
CREDIT: A MOM’S TAKE
Add a burst of color to your front door with a vibrant wreath made from twisted and layered coffee filters.
6. Coffee Filter Roses
CREDIT: KID ACTIVITIES BLOG
These gorgeous coffee filter roses are perfect for a handmade bouquet—just dye, dry, twist, and bloom!
7. Spring Cabbages
CREDIT: ATTA GIRL SAYS
These realistic-looking cabbages are crafted from dyed coffee filters and look just like the real thing—great for pretend play or garden crafts!
8. Clothespin Bee Craft
CREDIT: NON-TOY GIFTS
This adorable bee is made with a clothespin and bright yellow coffee filters for wings—perfect for spring or insect-themed activities!
RELATED: 12 Adorable Bee Crafts For Kids
9. Watercolor Rainbow Craft
CREDIT: OUR KID THINGS
These vibrant watercolor rainbows are made from coffee filters and are perfect for brightening any space. Just add watercolors, let them dry, and string them up for a cheerful garland.
10. Rainbow Fish
CREDIT: CRAFTY MORNING
Inspired by the Rainbow Fish story, these shiny and colorful creations use coffee filters and foil to bring this classic book to life.
11. Planet Earth Day Craft
CREDIT: ABOUT A MOM
Celebrate Earth Day with these calming blue and green coffee filter Earths. They’re a great way to talk to kids about our planet while crafting.
12. Snowflake Craft
CREDIT: I HEART CRAFTY THINGS
Turn dyed coffee filters and paper straws into unique snowflakes—perfect for winter crafting or classroom decorations.
13. Peacock Craft
CREDIT: ORGANIZED ISLAND
Bright feathers and vivid colors make this peacock craft a stunning display of creativity using just coffee filters and clothespins.
14. Coffee Filter Sun Craft
CREDIT: BUSY MOMMY MEDIA
These bright sun crafts radiate warmth and cheer with their bold yellow and orange coffee filter rays—perfect for summer or weather units!
15. Coffee Filter Stained Glass Earth
CREDIT: MUM IN THE MAD HOUSE
Celebrate Earth Day with this beautiful planet craft made from water-colored coffee filters and black marker outlines.
16. Tie Dye Coffee Filter Monster
CREDIT: ABC’S OF LITERACY
Let the kids get silly with tie-dye monster crafts! Coffee filters become colorful monster faces with glued-on eyes and paper teeth.
17. Handprint Apple Tree Craft
CREDIT: I HEART CRAFTY THINGS
Create a lovely apple tree using a painted coffee filter for the leafy top and some simple paper cutouts for the trunk and apples. This one’s a great way to welcome fall!
18. LEGO Ninjago Coffee Filter Craft
CREDIT: MEANINGFUL MAMA
Little fans of LEGO Ninjago will love transforming coffee filters into their favorite ninja characters. Bold colors and fierce eyes make this one an instant hit.
19. Coffee Filter Ladybug Craft
CREDIT: NON-TOY GIFTS
With bold red and black spots, this sweet ladybug made from a coffee filter is a charming insect project for little hands.
20. Watercolor Luminaries
CREDIT: CRAFTS BY AMANDA
Use colorful, painted coffee filters to decorate jars and make glowing watercolor luminaries. Add a flameless tea light for a magical nightlight effect.
21. Sunflower Suncatcher Craft
CREDIT: FANTASTIC FUN & LEARNING
Bring a bit of sunshine indoors with this sunflower suncatcher craft. Yellow coffee filters and sunflower seeds make it both pretty and textural.
22. Watercolor Coffee Filter Heart Suncatchers
CREDIT: OUR KID THINGS
Paint coffee filters with dreamy watercolors, cut out a heart, and glue it behind a paper plate for a charming heart suncatcher perfect for Valentine’s Day.
23. Memorial Day Paper Poppy Craft
CREDIT: THREE LITTLE FERN
This meaningful craft combines a red coffee filter and cupcake liner to make a striking paper poppy—perfect for Memorial Day or Remembrance Day.