This coffee filter leaves kids craft is a cheerful hands-on project for kids, classrooms, and family craft time. It uses the tutorial steps below as the practical guide while adding helpful planning notes so the project feels easier to prepare, follow, and finish. Gather the supplies first, give yourself a little workspace, and enjoy making something creative from simple materials.
Materials:
- Free Printable Leaf template
- 2 Coffee filters
- Washable markers (fall colours)
- Water
Equipment:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Cut out your coffee filter leaves
- Print out a free leaf template (the link is in the list above) and cut out the leaf shape.
- Make a stack of two coffee filters.
- Trace the leaf shape onto the top coffee filter.
- Cut out the leaf shape while holding the two coffee filters together.
Step 3: Colour your coffee filter leaves
- Keep the two layers of coffee filter leaves together in a stack and place them on a baking sheet.Begin colouring on the leaf with washable markers. We drew the veins of the leaf down the center, but you can also just draw randomly.
- Add a second colour of marker to the leaf. Choose colours that will blend well together.
- Continue colouring the leaf, with another colour or two.For a bright and vibrantly coloured leaf, colour the entire leaf without leaving any white space. If you leave white space on your leaves, they’ll end up being a light colour when they’re done.
Step 4: Add water to the leaves
- Use an eyedropper to add one or two drops of water at a time to the leaf. Watch the water spread and blend the colours! Add more water to the dry parts of the leaf until the whole leaf is covered, but not drenched.
- Keep the leaves in a pile and allow them to dry. Do not use a paper towel to pat them dry – this will remove some of the colour.(For tips on drying the leaves quickly, see below.)
- Once they’re dry, separate the two leaves. Your coffee filter leaves are complete!
Helpful Tips
- Read through the full tutorial before starting.
- Prepare the listed supplies ahead of time so each step is easier to follow.
- Check the finished craft against the instructions before displaying or using it.
FAQs
Is this tutorial beginner friendly?
Yes. This coffee filter leaves kids craft is written with simple steps and extra tips for beginners.
Can kids make this craft independently?
Older kids may be able to work independently, while younger kids should have help with any steps that require close attention or small pieces.
How long does the craft take?
Most versions take about 30 minutes, depending on the materials and the pace of the crafter.
Can I use different colors?
Yes. Changing the colors is one of the easiest ways to personalize the finished craft.
Final Thoughts
Once the coffee filter leaves kids craft is finished, take a moment to check the details, compare the result with the tutorial, and display the project somewhere kids can enjoy their work.
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