Skills Required: Beginner. These braided bracelets are extremely easy to make, and once you get the hang out of how to do it, you’ll be making a ton of them!

Duct tape isn’t just for home repairs – it’s an incredibly fun and versatile crafting material! These DIY duct tape bracelets prove just how creative you can get with a few rolls of colorful tape.

Unlike traditional friendship bracelets that require knotting or weaving, these are made with simple braiding techniques, making them perfect for beginners. Plus, they’re completely waterproof, so kids can wear them to the pool, beach, or sprinkler runs all summer long.

What makes this project extra cool? The endless customization! With the huge variety of patterns and colors available, you can mix and match designs to your heart’s content.

Want a neon-bright bracelet? Done. A sleek metallic look? Easy. A mix of fun patterns (which Duck Tape has)? Absolutely! They’re lightweight, flexible, and easy to slip/take on and off – no tricky clasps or knots.

This is the ultimate boredom-busting activity for tweens and teens, but adults will love them too. Once you make one, you won’t want to stop! These duct tape bracelets are guaranteed to be a hit.

I’ve given you a general guideline below for how long the strips should be cut for the circumference of a bracelet.

My wrists are on the smaller side for an adult, so the 9 inch round are like bangles on me. The good news is that if you don’t estimate correctly, you can always trim them down!

• 6 inches – 11 1/3 inch strips
• 7 inches – 13 1/4 inch strips
• 8 inches – 15 1/4 inch strips
• 9 inches – 17 inch strips
• 10 inches – 19 inch strips

Are you ready to learn how to make them? Keep reading!

Start with a 17 inch piece of Duck Tape (or the correct length using the chart I gave you above). Place it down on a cutting mat and trim.

Fold Both Sides of Tape to Create Strips

Peel the Duck Tape off of the cutting mat and fold in one side toward the middle. Having a cutting mat can really help you estimate the middle of the Duck Tape.

Fold the other side so that both pieces meet in the middle. If they slightly overlap, that’s totally fine. Repeat with two other colors of tape.

Clamp Tape to Table or Surface

Attach your Duck Tape to a table using a clamp, or you can even secure with another piece of tape. Yet another option – a clipboard! Just like a lot of kids use for friendship bracelets.

Braid the Tape

Begin braiding the Duck Tape, just as you would do a regular braid. You’ll want to braid rather tightly.

Cut Small Tape Strips and Finish Ends

Cut two 1/2 inch x 2 inch pieces of Duck Tape that are going to secure each end.

Place each of these pieces toward each end of the braid, and trim as shown.

This is what the end of your braided bracelet will look like.

Lay your bracelet out on the cutting mat. You’re going to cut more Duck Tape!

Cut Tape Piece to Close Ends

Cut a three inch piece of tape – you can layer it if you like so that your closures have a cool look! It’s really up to you!

Tape and Wear

Secure your braided bracelets by bringing the two ends together and wrapping the three inch piece around to secure. Not only does this secure your bracelet, but it makes it really easy to take on and off.

You can see that we tried these in a few colors. What you don’t know is that behind the scenes, we made a ton more with my niece later that day!

I wore these braided bracelets for several weeks. They are just so fun! I haven’t found someone yet that struggles to make them, either. If you’re looking for easy – this is your project.

What do you think of this project? Would you make them with your children? I’d love to hear in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other easy crafts:

Beaded Suncatchers • Bean Art Mosaics • Blow Painting • Borax Crystals • Bracelets with Perler Beads • Bubble Wrap Painting • Cat Bookmarks • Cloud Dough • Coffee Filter Flowers • Food Coloring Art • Fun Flower Pens • Glow in the Dark Playdough • Homemade Playdough • Jello Play Dough • Kinetic Sand • Minion Tote • Moon Sand • Paper Chain • Perler Beads • Sidewalk Chalk Paint • Spin Art • Tie Dye Headbands • Wine Cork Stamps

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Skills Required: None. Any skill level can make these bookmarks, even if you’ve never crafted before. I would say this project is great for kids ages 5 and up – and adults too, of course!

If you’re anything like me, you’ve got a book (or three) lying around at all times—and probably a random receipt or scrap of paper marking your place.

Let’s fix that with these DIY confetti bookmarks! They’re not just cute; they’re shakeable and sparkly, and they add a little party to your pages.

The best part? You don’t need any fancy tools or advanced crafting skills to make them. Just some cardstock, clear plastic, and a bit of tape, and you’re in business!

These are the perfect quick craft for kids and adults alike. Make them as bold or minimal as you like—use bright confetti for a pop of color, metallic sequins for a little glam, or even cut up construction paper shapes for a totally custom look.

They also make awesome gifts! Think teacher appreciation, book club swaps, party favors, or even a fun way to add a personalized touch to a new book for a friend.

You can add names, quotes, or just go wild with color. Whatever your style, these bookmarks will bring a little extra joy to every reading session.

So grab your supplies, let’s get crafty, and get ready to add some sparkle to storytime!

Learn how to make these using the printable how to card below.

Print

Confetti Bookmarks

These cool bookmarks are so easy for kids to make! Learn how to make your own bookmark with confetti inside.

Course Kids Crafts

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 3 bookmarks

Cost $2

Equipment

• Scissors
• Border SVG
• Border PDF

Ingredients

• Scrapbook paper or other sturdy paper
• Confetti other options: cut up construction paper, sequins
• Plastic or acetate sheets
• Double sided tape

Instructions

• Cut the border for your bookmark – use a cutting machine or a pair of scissors. You will need two pieces per bookmark, one for the front and another for the back.
  
• Cut the plastic sheets down to size, making sure they are smaller than the edges of your bookmark but bigger than the opening. You will need two plastic sheets per bookmark.
  
• Use double sided tape to attach your two plastic pieces together, leaving an opening on one side.
  
• Fill your plastic pockets with confetti, sequins or any flat pieces.
  
• Once filled, use a strip of double sided tape to fully seal the plastic pocket.
  
• Time to assemble the bookmark – use double sided tape to attach the front and back sides of the border.
  

Notes

Step 1: I chose printed cardstock for mine, but you can use anything sturdy – plain cardstock, cereal boxes or even paint chips.

Step 4: Create your own confetti by cutting colored tissue paper or using a hole punch on thin colored paper.

If you liked this cute idea, I think you’ll also like these posts below. Happy making, friends!

Cat Bookmarks • Corner Bookmarks • Easy Paper Crafts • Flower Bookmarks • Fun Flower Pens • Origami Bookmarks • Perler Bead Bookmarks • Personalized Pencil Toppers • Summer Crafts

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Coffee filters might just be one of the most underrated crafting supplies out there. Affordable, accessible, and surprisingly versatile, they can be transformed into an incredible range of creative projects.

Whether you paint them with watercolors, dye them in bold hues, fold them into intricate shapes, or leave them as-is, coffee filters are a blank canvas ready to bring your imagination to life!

Kids love them for simple, colorful crafts, while adults can use them to create stunning DIY home decor pieces. Have you ever made a butterfly with a coffee filter? It’s a classic for a reason, and it’s just one of many charming creations you can whip up.

From whimsical holiday decorations to everyday crafts that brighten your home, coffee filters prove you don’t need expensive materials to make something beautiful.

This list of 40 coffee filter crafts showcases the best of what you can do with this everyday, household item. I think you’re going to not only be surprised, but have a lot of fun with these interesting projects.

So grab a pack of filters, scroll through these inspiring ideas, and let’s get crafting!

Everyday

These coffee filter crafts can be done any time of year.

1

Colorful Flowers

Make these cute flowers using inexpensive supplies! Kids will love this project for spring or summer.

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2

onelittleproject.com

Tiny Dancers

I can't believe how graceful pipe cleaner and paper filter dancers can look! Aren't they beautiful?

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3

hellocreativefamily.com

Superhero Parachutes

Have fun creating a parachute for your LEGO superheroes. Boy, I really hope that Superman never needs one!

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4

www.123homeschool4me.com

Sunrise Scene

Make some sunrise art using coffee filters and cotton balls. No two will be alike!

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5

innerchildfun.com

Hot Air Balloon

Create a fun window display by creating a few hot air balloons. Add some clouds and maybe a few birds! This is a great boredom buster on a rainy day.

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6

creativelybeth.com

Happy Rainbow

Create a rainbow complete with a super happy cloud! Talk about blending colors and how a real rainbow is like this.

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7

www.craftymorning.com

Rainbow Fish

Coffee filters and aluminum foil make these fish light and sparkly. Such a fun idea to use as decorations at an under the sea or beach themed party.

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8

www.momlifemadeeasy.com

Sparkling Galaxy

Talk about outer space and the stars with this galaxy craft. This one is a bit different because you start with the coffee filter wet – and then add the color!

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9

www.darcyandbrian.com

Spoon Dragonfly

How incredibly cute is this dragonfly craft? I just love everything about it, especially the colorful spoon used for the body.

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10

nontoygifts.com

Lovely Ladybug

A coffee filter ladybug is really easy to make! And look how cute it turns out with the googly eyes.

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11

www.adabofgluewilldo.com

Apple Core

Create an apple core with a coffee filter and watercolor paints. Kids can learn the parts of an apple with this craft.

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12

Arts & Crafts by Three Sisters

Hanging Jellyfish

Watch the (super cute) video to see how to make these jellyfish. You can hang them from the ceiling as decorations!

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13

meaningfulmama.com

Lego Ninjago

Are your kids fans of LEGO Ninjago? They will love this easy craft to create some of their own!

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14

www.organizedisland.com

Pretty Peacock

Get out your feathers and googly eyes for this craft! A coffee filter is perfect for the feathers of a peacock.

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15

www.lookwerelearning.com

Cool Emojis

Make your favorite emojis using coffee filters. These were created with crayons, so it was much less messy than other coffee filter projects!

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16

onelittleproject.com

(Not Scary) Monsters

What does the skin of a monster look like? You'll find out when you combine marker colors in this fun project! Add eyes and construction paper appendages to finish your creations.

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Seasonal & Holiday

Here are some coffee filter ideas you can do for various holidays.

17

Flying Bats

Learn how to make a cute little bat craft for Halloween using a coffee filter and a clothespin! Kids will love this idea.

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18

creativelybeth.com

Sparkling Fireworks

Make these beautiful coffee filter firecrackers for the Fourth of July! Glitter flue is the key to this sparkling craft.

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19

www.momlifemadeeasy.com

Christmas Tree

Three coffee filters and a popsicle stick trunk is all it takes to make a Christmas tree! Kids can get really creative with this idea: add a star or angel on top, pom pom ornaments, maybe even some presents for underneath.

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20

Falling Snowflakes

You'll love learning how to make this cute coffee filter snowflake craft, perfect for kids this Christmas or winter! Adults love these too.

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21

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Easter Bunny

Coffee filters are perfect for this Easter craft because they are so lightweight. Use them to add ears and a super cute fluffy tail!

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22

Tie Dye Turkeys

Learn how to make a cute little turkey craft for Thanksgiving using a filter and a clothespin! Kids will love this idea.

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23

creativelybeth.com

Leaping Leprechauns

Look how intricate the beards are on these leprechauns! Kids will have a ton of fun with the glitter glue used to make the beard designs. This is a great St. Patrick's Day idea for the littles.

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24

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Carrot Favors

Make some carrots filled with yummy candy for the Easter bunny (or yourself)! Allie has also included some sorting activities you can do with the candy.

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25

www.artbarblog.com

Cinco de Mayo Garland

Making this fun garland is kind of like making snowflakes in May! I love all of the beautiful colors and shapes.

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26

www.ourkidthings.com

Heart Suncatchers

Make some watercolor heart suncatchers for a Valentine's Day window decoration! They look beautiful with the light shining through them.

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27

www.darcyandbrian.com

Reindeer with Antlers

Coffee filters, clothespins, and pipe cleaners are used to create these adorable little reindeer! Make all nine and give them name tags.

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28

thekindergartenconnection.com

Halloween Suncatcher

This is a coffee filter and paper plate craft in one! Hang these in the window for some spooky decorations.

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29

buggyandbuddy.com

Standing Turkey

Here is another way to create a turkey using a coffee filter. I'm a sucker for accordion folded legs! How about you?

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30

craftingafunlife.com

Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with this coffee filter Earth activity. You can talk about ways to care for our planet and how everyone can chip in.

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31

Heidi Kundin

Ghost Lollipops

If you've ever made tissue ghosts before, this is the same thing — just with filters. Super easy and fun to give out on Halloween!

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Family Coffee Filter Crafts

Here are some coffee filter ideas you can work on with your kids.

32

Fanciful Wreath

Learn how to make a wreath with dollar store supplies. It's the easiest home decor project you'll ever do and kids can help!

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33

realitydaydream.com

Bouquet of Poppies

Poppies just beg to be made out of coffee filters. Go ahead and do a search, they look like the are made from them naturally! Kids can make these all on their own, but if you want to display them, you may want to make a few of your own or guide them a bit.

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34

Ruth Eileen

Photo Backdrop

Get the whole family involved with this project! Each person can dye some of the coffee filters to a certain level so they gradually get more color. Use this as a photo backdrop or as a wall decoration behind a party table.

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35

supermakeit.com

Flower Straws

Let the kids help with making some fun flower straws for your next party. They can dye the filters for flowers and leaves and you can assemble the straws. Then check out these other fun straw crafts.

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36

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Advent Calendar

Kids can help make the brightly colored baskets for each day. Then you can fill them and put them all together. Or, each family member can make and fill their own days!

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37

honestlyyum.com

Heart Shaped Teabags

Create your own tea bags using coffee filters and loose tea. Kids may be able to do all of this on their own, but younger ones will need help with the hand stitching. Wouldn't these make a great gift for a grandparent?

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38

terryriciolidesigns.blogspot.com

Heavenly Angel

Have fun creating this beautiful angel together. You can decide whether you want to dye any of the filters or keep them natural. Maybe a hair color? Or a pretty blue dress?

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39

www.craftprojectideas.com

Japanese Cherry Blossom Fan

Keep cool this summer with your very own cherry blossom fans made from coffee filters! Kids can do most of this project on their own, you'll just need to supervise or help with the hot glue.

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40

Crafting Mom

Patriotic Wreath

Here is another idea for a coffee filter wreath you can work on with your kids. They will have fun making the bright colors!

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Are you ready to add filters to your craft closet? If you enjoyed these projects, I’d love for you to check out these other fun kids craft collections with various supplies and themes:

Animals • Clay • Cotton Balls • Hearts • Macaroni • Mickey Mouse • Moon • Mushrooms • Nature • Paper • Paper Bag • Paper Cups • Pine Cones • Preschool Crafts

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Skills Required: None. Even if your children have never crafted before (or you haven’t), you’ll be able to do this craft. You’ll be bleeding markers (easy), folding, and cutting.

I think it’s probably somewhere around first grade when kids are taught that snowflakes aren’t just small lumps of snow flitting through the sky down to the ground.

It was about the age of seven or so, and in class I was shown the images you always see of snowflakes “under a microscope.” They quickly go from lumps of snow to amazing crystal structures. Consider my tiny little mind blown.

I also remember making snowflakes in class during that lesson, by folding up paper and then cutting little notches and curves with mini scissors. Unfold it and WOAH! Mind blown for the second time.

I always liked a good science lesson that had a craft to go with it.

If you do too, I’m excited to share these coffee filter snowflakes with you! They’re a fun craft to do with preschoolers together – and elementary age children can play along too.

You’re not going to believe how easy they are to make, and you only need a few simple supplies. Before we dive in, let me answer a few questions about this project!

The best color variety comes from picking two lights and two darks that are different. If the colors are too similar, you won’t get the “tie dye effect” you’re looking for. So don’t be afraid to experiment.

Are you ready to try this fun winter activity? Here’s what you’ll need.

Gather These Supplies

• Coffee filters
• Washable markers – colors of your choice (pinks, blues, purples, and maybe a dark green or orange for fun)
• Scissors
• Small spray bottle of water
• Hair dryer (optional)

If you want a unique snowflake pattern for cutting, go here.

I’m really pleased with how colorful they turned out! It’s raining coffee filters around here! Get the printable how-to card below.

Print

Snowflakes with Coffee Filters

You'll love learning how to make this cute coffee filter snowflake craft, perfect for kids this Christmas or winter!

Course Kids Crafts

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 50 minutes minutes

Servings 5 snowflakes

Cost $1

Equipment

• Scissors
• Small spray bottle of water
• Hair dryer (optional)

Ingredients

• Coffee filters 1 per snowflake
• Washable markers colors of your choice: pinks, blues, purples, and maybe a dark green or orange for fun

Instructions

• Choose four colors that you would like to use for your snowflake. Picking a variety of colors that are different shades (light and dark) makes for the best results.
  
• Start with a green or similar dark shade of marker. Draw a circle around the edge of the coffee filter and then draw some circles and blue lines in an "X" across the middle.
  
• Take a contrasting color marker and draw some dots and lines within each quadrant on the coffee filter.
  
• With the remaining marker(s), add additional lines, squares, and squiggles on the coffee filter. No need to add too many lines or shapes. They will bleed into each other.
  
• Place the coffee filter down on a washable work surface. You can use a craft mat, silicone mat, or wax paper. Mist the paper with 4 – 5 sprays of water and you will start to see the markers bleed. This is what you want.
  
• If the markers didn’t bleed enough, add additional sprays of water. Don’t add too much water. You want to just saturate the filter, otherwise all the water will drip off the filter and take the color with it.
  
• Leave the coffee filter on your work surface to dry. Additionally, you can take a hairdryer and dry the filter, or place in the oven for a few minutes at the lowest heat (watching the entire time).
  
• To turn the filters into a snowflake, you'll cut it for folding. Fold the coffee filters in half, and then into thirds. Then fold in half once again.
  
• On the folded filter, you're going to cut notches out on both sides and then the top. Make small cuts, both triangular and round. The more detailed the cuts, the more detailed the results.
  
• Carefully unfold the filter to reveal your finished snowflake.
  

Video

Notes

If you don’t have a spray bottle, you can drop water (single drops) on various areas of the filter, or use a toothbrush to fling water onto the filter. It might be a bit messier but it gets the job done.

Don’t add too much water when you spray the filter. You want to just saturate the filter, otherwise all the water will drip off the filter and take the color with it.

You can let the coffee filter dry naturally. It might take a few hours. Other options are to use a hairdryer, or place in the oven for a few minutes at the lowest heat. If you use the oven, use a baking sheet and watch the whole time so nothing catches fire.

If you enjoyed these paper snowflakes, I’d love for you to check out these other crafts with coffee filters:

Bats • Butterflies • Flowers • Turkey • Wreath

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