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March 19, 2012

Tea Stained Coffee Filter Wreath

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This past weekend was an absolute blast as we celebrated my daughter’s 1st birthday. I am dying to show you all of the details and DIY projects but I have to hold off just a bit! BUT since I tend to be a little impatient, I am giving you a sneak peek into the theme of the party by sharing one of my projects with you, a tea stained coffee filter wreath. This project may just look like another decorative wreath, but it actually holds a lot of family history and was a very special addition to her party.

 

Coffee Filter Wreath

I’ve seen some beautiful coffee filter wreaths and I have fallen in love with them. They are simply gorgeous and I knew I wanted to make one for Baby E’s birthday since it fit perfectly into the theme.

Tea Stained Coffee Filter Wreath

I wanted a more vintage look so I tea-stained the coffee filters using tea from my collection.

I love the texture the coffee filters bring and the romantic look.

Tea Stained Coffee Filter Wreath Flowers

As I mentioned earlier, this wreath has become very special to me because the gems used in the wreath were actually my great grandmother’s and the person who Baby E was named after. The pink and white pearl clusters were actually a pair of her earrings and the brooch was a gift given to her for 30 years of volunteer service at a local organization.

The ribbon also holds sentimental value as it was left over from my wedding day.

I really enjoyed making this wreath and I am really happy with how it turned out. It will be really special to tell Baby E about it one day.

In case you are curious on how I put this together, here are some basic instructions.

Instructions:

1. Place 5 dark color tea bags into a large pot. Bring to boil and then place on low-medium heat.

2. Place 20 coffee filters into the pot and use a spoon to make sure they are fully submerged. Soak them for 10-20 minutes or until you get the color that you want. Repeat until all of the coffee filters are stained ( I used about 100 for this wreath).

I clipped the coffee filters onto pant hangers and hung them in the laundry room to help them dry faster. I also spread a few out on top of paper towels and that worked too.

3. Let the coffee filters dry completely so they are not as fragile.

4. Wrap the coffee filter around a screw driver and push it into the wreath. You may need to do a few extra jabs to really get it secure in there.

5. Place the coffee filters about 1-1 1/2″ a part (to get the fullness of this wreath).

Repeat until the wreath is completely covered and add some bling of your choice!

Tea Stained Coffee Filter Wreath

If you like this, you are going to LOVE Baby E’s party!

 

 

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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Comments

  1. Zsa Zsa says

    March 19, 2012 at 5:05 am

    That wreath is breathtaking. And how touching to incorporate those special gems.

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  2. Lindsay says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:14 am

    GORGEOUS! I LOVE, love this. Actually, I have to make one, like ASAP. :) I was thinking about using food coloring though, and different flowers, so it won’t be a complete copy of yours. :) Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  3. Maria says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:33 am

    BEAUTIFUL! Absolutely beautiful! So pretty and elegant looking, just love it! Love how you stained it, too! I’m pinning this so I remember it for the future! Thanks for the inspiration! :o)

    Reply
  4. Megan says

    March 19, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Simply gorgeous!!! I love the look of it. I’m your newest follower via the Skip to My Lou link party. Megan

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  5. Laurie @ Gallamore West says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:52 am

    Gorgeous!!! Seriously, so beautiful. I love, love wreaths and this one is simply stunning. I’m pinning onto my wreath board! :)
    xo,
    Laurie @ Gallamore West

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  6. Meg @ Nutmeg Place says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:01 am

    Very pretty!!

    Reply
  7. Carrie says

    March 19, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Not a huge fan of non-winter wreaths, but this is really beautiful!

    Reply
  8. Andrea @ Keepin it Thrifty says

    March 19, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Love it Taryn! So cute! I pinned it !

    Reply
  9. Emerson Grey Designs says

    March 19, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    I LOVE this…can’t wait to make one myself. I need a new wreath for Spring and this is perfect. Thank you for the tutorial!

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  10. Susan says

    March 19, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    This is just lovely! I love that you made it sooo special! I also like the idea of using different colored filters! Thanks for the inspiration.

    xoxo
    twentyfour7

    Reply
  11. Amanda @ The Little Giggler says

    March 19, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    It looks so beautiful! I’m pinning this! :)

    Reply
  12. Debbie {visual eye candy} says

    March 20, 2012 at 6:34 am

    Okay this looks UH-MAZING! I love how it turned out. Defiantly pinning for future reference!

    Reply
  13. Briana says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    this is beautiful. i want to make one, but i’m not sure if it would be too fragile to put on an outside door. what do you think?

    Reply
  14. Lex Malla Books says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    This is so beautiful! I love it. Thanks for the tutorial.

    Reply
  15. Kelley Wilson says

    March 21, 2012 at 3:36 am

    I can’t believe how easy this was and it is beautiful! Great Job

    Reply
  16. Petra says

    March 21, 2012 at 5:35 am

    i fell IN LOVE with this…i ended up making it without the bow and gems [a lil too blingy for my home decor] and it came out REMARKABLE!!!! thanks for the inspiration!

    here’s a tip: after taking them out the tea brew, get out as much tea as possible and then toss in the DRYER!!!! i became too impatient….LOL they dried FAST so this project took less than an hour, from start to finish!!!!

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  17. Alison says

    March 21, 2012 at 9:33 am

    This is seriously AMAZING!! I adore everything about it and your photography is just lovely! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

    Reply
  18. Erin @ How to Nest for Less says

    March 22, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    LOVE!! Featuring you tomorrow :)

    Reply
  19. Carol @arewethereyet says

    March 22, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Lovely – I loved the look of this wreath! Very nice job and thanks for sharing. I “hopped” over from Chic on a Shoestring link party. Hope you can “see” me too!
    Hugs –
    [email protected]

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  20. Jenn @ Social Salutations says

    March 23, 2012 at 9:01 am

    So gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing the tutorial! I featured you today in my Friday I’m In Love favorites!

    http://socialsalutations.blogspot.com/2012/03/friday-im-in-love-with-easter.html

    XOXO
    Jenn

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  21. [email protected] says

    March 23, 2012 at 9:36 am

    I am totally obsessed with this and have been waiting for the tutorial since I saw it on ECE’s competition. Good luck with the rest!

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  22. [email protected] says

    March 23, 2012 at 9:37 am

    I’m totally obsessed with this and have been anxiously awaiting the tutorial since I saw it on ECE’s competition. Good luck with the rest of the comp! I’m pinning this IMMEDIATELY :D

    Reply
  23. Elyse says

    March 23, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Hi! I’m Elyse from Shabby Sweet Tea. I saw your wreath on Centsational Girl’s Spring Craft Link Party. I have seen many coffee filter wreaths on blogs and Pinterest. I must say, yours is by far the pretties!! You just added a new project to my list. I will be checking back to see more of your little girl’s party! Have a great weekend. Following on my way out!

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  24. carolyn - homework says

    March 23, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Just to let you know I featured your beautiful project on homework today. Come over and grab a featured button if you’d like. Have a great weekend.

    Reply
  25. Becca says

    March 24, 2012 at 1:46 am

    Wow! This wreath is so beautiful ad romantic looking!! Love it!! Great job!
    xo Becca

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  26. Just Jaime says

    March 24, 2012 at 9:20 am

    This is so pretty and girly! I just dyed something for the first time (pants) and it was really fun!

    We’d love to have you join us at Wayward Weekend, our new link party, http://www.waywardgirlscrafts.com/2012/03/wayward-weekend-9.html if you’re interested =)

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  27. Mrs. Handyverger says

    March 25, 2012 at 9:21 am

    I love it! So pretty and delicate. My cats eat anything with foliage, so I’m going to have to try this around the house as an alternative to the usual spring wreaths.

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  28. Stef says

    March 25, 2012 at 9:36 am

    Really lovely! I think the doing the tea-staining yourself rather than using unbleached coffee filters really gives it better dimension and a nice softness. I love the brooch and earring accents – so beautiful.

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  29. Paula-Riverton Housewives says

    March 25, 2012 at 9:55 am

    That is really beautiful! I love the tea stain color. We’d love for you to link this up to our party! http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/03/riverton-housewives-round-up-9.html

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  30. Emily says

    March 25, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    SO lovely!! I adore this wreath. And, I love the sentimental touches! :)

    Reply
  31. Deborah says

    March 27, 2012 at 6:14 am

    That is the prettiest coffee filter wreath I’ve ever seen! I love I found you at Homework’s party. Have a great week!

    Deborah

    Reply
  32. Deana says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    The Breville Automatic Tea Maker & Kettle is great for lazy people like me. I am complete sipping a cup of tea in the morning facing to monitor. Tea is a fuel to make the engine function and flow.

    Reply
  33. Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates says

    March 28, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    Oh that wreath is SO beautiful!! Amazing. And I think I could actually do it!

    Reply
  34. Holly Lefevre says

    March 29, 2012 at 9:28 am

    This is my favorite coffee filter wreath ever….the special and sentimental touches make it extraordinary! Beautiful, beautiful job!

    Reply
  35. Jenny says

    March 29, 2012 at 10:08 am

    This is so gorgeous and glamorous. I can’t believe it’s coffee filters! I love this!

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  36. Jami says

    March 29, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    This is gorgeous! I love all the personal touches.

    Reply
  37. six sisters says

    March 29, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    This looks so cute! Thanks for linking up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday.” We love having you and hope you’ll be back next week! -The Sisters

    Reply
  38. Abbie (Five days...5 ways) says

    March 30, 2012 at 5:19 am

    Just letting you know I’m featuring your absolutely GORGEOUS wreath today for Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL.
    Great job!
    ~Abbie

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  39. Tammy says

    March 30, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Beautiful… and the detail wow!

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  40. Taryn says

    March 31, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    From one Taryn to another… wow! Very beautiful. Thank you!

    Reply
  41. Rhonda says

    March 31, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    How did you get the ribbon to look like roses? Was it gathered and sewn along the edges and then swirled into place or some other technique? I’m just not sure how to get those rosette looking ribbons?

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  42. rootedinthyme says

    April 1, 2012 at 11:40 am

    What a great project! Would love if you could share on Simple & Sweet Fridays. Everyone will love it…

    Jody

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  43. Enza says

    April 2, 2012 at 1:39 am

    I fell in love with this gorgeous wreath, can you however tell me the size of wreath you bought and if you spray painted it.

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  44. Kathryn Cain says

    April 17, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    love love the look …to dry set oven at 200 and lay the coffee filters on cookie sheets they dry fast and you can get some interesting shades in color if you leave wrinkle as they dry

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  45. amy says

    May 3, 2012 at 11:22 am

    Absolutely gorgeous! I’m loving this…particularly how you were able to add such meaningful, sentimental connections to yourself and your grandmother. What a special treasure as well as a beautiful piece of home decor. Thank you so much for entering this in One Crafty Contest; best of luck to you!

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  46. Robin says

    May 14, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    I LOVE this! It’s so cute! I am visiting from One Artsy Mama Craft Contest and wanted to stop by and say hi. I am following via facebook! Hope you will stop by http://www.garagesalesrus.blogspot.com/ and do the same

    Robin

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  47. Silvia says

    May 18, 2012 at 5:54 pm

    What size wreath did you use? Beautifully made.

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  48. B says

    August 3, 2012 at 6:29 pm

    Hey there, wondering what kind of wreath you used? is it Styrofoam? I have never seen one with the straw material before.Do you think I could get it at JoAnns or Michaels? Thanks so much for posting this. So lovely!

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  49. Amanda says

    August 7, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    I have seen a lot of coffee filter wreaths, but this is the prettiest one I’ve ever seen!

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  50. Christy Karnatz says

    August 8, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Taryn, thanks for this delightful tutorial. I used your methods to make a similar pattern. I used burlap for the bow and flowers, added feather earrings to the center and hung it using jute. I would never have thought to do any of this if it weren’t for you. Thank you thank you! If you want to check out the finished product: http://preparationmeetingopportunity.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/project-1-tea-stained-coffee-filter-wreath-with-feathers-burlap-bow-and-flowers/

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  51. Evelyn says

    August 12, 2012 at 6:41 am

    Thank you for sharing! I am absolutely in love w this and I can’t wait to use these ideas for my daughter who will be 1 soon!!! Thanks for your creative amazing work!!!!

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  52. Christina says

    February 24, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    I love this! So today I made one of my own. I had trouble attaching the ribbon. How did you attach yours? I sewed my bow to the coffee filters

    Reply
  53. Jonelle Vellan says

    March 14, 2016 at 3:06 am

    Thank you for your post. I have a lot of coffee filters left over from other projects. I now know ow what to do with then. I love the ideal of using the gems. I believe I will do the same. Thank you for that ideal. One question though, you said you just pushed the filters into the wreath and it stayed? You did not have to use glue or pin any of it?. Again thank you for this beautiful post.

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    • Taryn says

      March 14, 2016 at 10:13 am

      No glue :) I wouldn’t pull on them, but they do stay in pretty well.

      Reply
  54. Cindy Wilder says

    January 18, 2022 at 8:40 pm

    Love this wreath.What is the base form made out of?

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      January 20, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      Hi! It’s a straw base you can buy them here: https://amzn.to/3GQy5vD

      Reply

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