{create this} coffee filter bunting

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Are you ready for a quick and easy craft and tutorial that you can whip up for any occasion, season or event?  Let's get {create this friday} started!!

This week I am showing you how to make this coffee filter bunting!!

Grab 6 coffee filters, some scrapbook paper and a few buttons and away we go ...

I started off with three white filters and three filters that I coffee-stained in 3 minutes in the microwave!  I kind of tested this process out on a whim and it totally worked!!

Dip the filters in left over coffee, squeeze gently to remove a little of excess, lay flat on a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes until they are dry.

Here is the finished product:

I love the texture and the uneven character the coffee staining gives them

Now, ink the edges of all your filters:

Fold the filters over a ribbon or jute, overlapping them slightly and use adhesive to stick them all together.  Punch large and small scalloped circles from coordinating scrapbook paper.

Ink the edges and cut them in half.  Lay them out in your desired pattern and adhere to the filter bunting.  Add buttons and call it done!!

I can see this at birthday parties, baby showers and all sorts of holiday events and functions.  These would be a quick and easy way to dress up tables, craft show displays and any other thing a bunting could be draped on :)

Well, this week's tutorial is wrapped up and the weekend is right around the corner!  Hope yours is full of family, friends and fun ... oh, and maybe a little crafting ;)

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