You won’t believe how quick, easy and frugal this project is!!
For a crafty fun time, fold a coffee filter in half 3 times, and cut the outer edge as shown.
Open up the coffee filter to make a sun, and invite the kiddos over to paint with yellow, orange, and pink/red water colors on it!!
Since Clara is so young, I gave her markers to use instead (which kept the mess to a minimum), and then she painted with water over top.
She loved all the bright yellow and orange!
…and she especially loved using the paintbrush with some water to blend the colors together!
Emily thought the colors blended so well that it looked a bit like tie-dye!
Groovy, man!
Allow the coffee filters to dry, and display proudly in a sunny window!
They make me smile every time I see them!! Have fun!!!
Emily and I will be on NBC’s The 10! Show this Tuesday to demo quick (and frugal) Summer crafts for kids — if you would like free tickets to the show, click here! We would LOVE to meet you!!
July 3rd, 2010 on 2:34 pm
I love it! And, I'm sure the kids will, too
July 3rd, 2010 on 2:36 pm
WE will definitely be doing this soon!
July 3rd, 2010 on 3:31 pm
These are so cute! We are totally going to try them. Will link back if we do. Thanks for the great ideas! I love the ideas I get off your blog.
July 3rd, 2010 on 4:16 pm
Dear Valerie,
Ha! I don't drink coffee, so you are not using up all of my supplies this time!
Love,
Mark
July 3rd, 2010 on 4:24 pm
Another great idea. You are very inspiring for a stay-at-home mum…lots of brilliant ideas!! Thanks for stopping by my blog, and good look on The 10!!
July 3rd, 2010 on 4:32 pm
It reminds me of tie-dye, also.
I love this craft. Thanks!!
July 3rd, 2010 on 5:14 pm
What a good idea to use water over the markers. Blends the colours nicely. Just like tie-dye. Nice activity.
July 3rd, 2010 on 5:15 pm
What a good idea to use water over the markers. Blends the colours nicely. Just like tie-dye. Nice activity.
July 3rd, 2010 on 8:13 pm
Beautiful! Your girls look like they are having so much FUN!!!!
July 3rd, 2010 on 8:33 pm
Fantastic Suns! I love how you used the marker pens then water
P.S thanks for stopping by our blog
July 3rd, 2010 on 9:05 pm
@ An Almost Unschooling Mom — How fantastic! Have fun!!
@ Christy — Yay!!! Hope you guys have a blast with it!
July 3rd, 2010 on 9:06 pm
@ brookie — You're very welcome! I really appreciate the link, thanks!!!
@ Mark — You know that next week's craft involves tea bags, right?
Just kidding!
July 3rd, 2010 on 9:07 pm
@ LJ — That's so sweet, thank you!!
@ Michelle — You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
July 3rd, 2010 on 9:28 pm
Dear Valerie,
As long as your crafts do not involve beer bottles, I should be fine.
Even if you do, I'd be more than happy to empty them for you first.
Love,
Mark
July 3rd, 2010 on 10:30 pm
It looks really cheerful – and coffee filters are definitely in ample supply in our house
July 4th, 2010 on 6:08 am
WHAT A GREAT IDEA! VERY NICE!
July 4th, 2010 on 7:26 am
Those are beautiful! Very cheerful to look at.
July 4th, 2010 on 9:08 pm
@ Raising a Happy Child — We have no shortage of coffee filters here either! Especially since I'm the only one who drinks coffee.
@ Mama to 3 Blessings — Thank you!!
@ Just Breathe — We hung them on the front door, and I smile every time I see them!
July 4th, 2010 on 11:35 pm
How fun. I love that both your girls participated in this activity.
July 5th, 2010 on 4:56 am
lol! how nice work it is. this nice kid really very skillful .i like her.
July 5th, 2010 on 5:00 am
It is Amazing! how nice work that is!. I am really surprised to see this work. I hope his life will be shine.I am loving you kid.
July 6th, 2010 on 3:09 pm
Seriously how does your creative mind come up with all of these ideas?? Thanks!
July 12th, 2010 on 10:10 pm
We tried it a little different and ended up with lighter colors. http://makesthree.blogspot.com/2010/07/art-projects-inspired-by-frugal-family.html
July 15th, 2010 on 4:32 pm
that's fab! one for us as we are just NOT getting any summer sunshine over here. grrr.
May 3rd, 2011 on 1:27 am
Thanks for wonderful ideas…I am just starting to homeschool now, and learning a lot from you experienced hands…thanks much!