Coffee filters Initial

This coffee filters initial was started several months ago...yep!

It is really not a difficult project, but I needed to gather my main material...used coffee filters!

Ok, stay with me.

This is what the coffee filter looks like before using it.

And this is what the used coffee filter looks like after being used (and left drying with the coffee grinds in it)

See the difference?

I wanted the coffee stained look.

The process is really simple.

1- make your coffee every morning

2- get the filter out and leave the coffee grinds in it until it completely dries (a day or two)

3- when dry, dump the coffee grinds (I use those to nourish our veggie garden)

4- lay the filter flat and keep adding to the stash

5- when you have enough (60 or more, depending on the size of your letter), use it to make your initial.

I drew the letter N on a piece of cardboard, 

cut it 

At this point, fold the coffee filters this way

and then I used my glue gun to attach the filters to the cardboard N

 You will not be able to see the cardboard when finished!

Glue right next to each other.

Keep adding the folded coffee filters until the entire letter is covered up!

I hung our letter on the living room wall...but that is for another post...will share when the wall is completed!

Cost of project $0 or FREE

Stay Frugal,

Daniela

***My inspiration for this project was Jenny's project from

Northwest Lovelies*** she used cupcake liners

Linking to
It's Overflowing
Debbiedoo's
Between Naps on the Porch
Savvy Southern Style
The Shabby Creek Cottage
The Frugal Girls
At the Picket Fence

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