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.

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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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Skills Required: Beginner. You should have a little bit of crafting experience for this project, but not much. You’ll be cutting out clay to shape a dish and then doing some (very simple) hand painting.

I don’t know about you, but I have a lot of nostalgic crafts from my childhood. I went to a Montessori preschool, and for whatever reason I remember a lot of the craft projects we did there . . . even more so than elementary school!

We worked with clay a lot, probably because it’s a tactile, sensory experience for kids. Clay also allows for boundless creativity – you can make just about anything. And we did.

One of the crafts I remember vividly due to its ease: small clay trinket dishes. We cut circles out of clay and decorated them to our heart’s desire with paint.

I’m ready to share that fun idea from my past with you – today. If you love cute little projects that are both stylish and simple, this air dry clay ring holder is a must-try!

Whether you need a chic way to organize your jewelry or a thoughtful handmade gift, this project is easy to make and endlessly customizable.

Even if you’ve never worked with clay before, this project is beginner-friendly. The process is relaxing and fun, allowing you to experiment with different shapes, colors, and designs.

These DIY ring holders are perfect for keeping your favorite jewelry in one place, whether on a bedside table, vanity, or bathroom counter.

Want to make it even more special? Personalize it with initials, floral patterns, or abstract designs to match your style.

Handmade and heartfelt, these ring holders are ideal for birthdays, holidays, Mother’s Day, bridesmaid gifts, teachers, or even as a sweet surprise for a friend who loves jewelry.

The possibilities are endless, and the final product is both functional and beautiful. Ready to create your own? Grab some clay, roll it out, and let’s get crafting!

Here’s the printable how to:

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Air Dry Clay Trinket Dish

These cute little ring holders are easy to make, and perfect for holding jewelry and other trinkets.

Course Everyday Crafts

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 24 hours hours

Total Time 25 hours hours

Servings 2 dishes

Cost $2

Equipment

• Rolling Pin
• Circle cookie cutter
• Bowl(s)
• Paintbrush(es)

Ingredients

• Air dry clay or polymer clay
• Parchment paper
• Multisurface craft paint colors of your choice
• Clear acrylic sealer Mod Podge – could be another brush on or spray as well

Instructions

• Pull off a piece of clay and roll it around in your hands to warm it up. Using the rolling pin, roll and flatten it out. You will want to have at least a 1/4” thick piece.
  
• Use your circle cookie cutter (or whatever shape you like) to cut the clay to a nice, clean, round shape.
  
• Use a round object such as the bottom of a bowl to shape your clay for it to be rounded – meaning more dish-shaped, and not flat. Place parchment paper over the bowl and smooth down. You can wet your finger and rub it around the clay to smooth also.
  
• If you are using air-dry clay, let it dry for a few hours to a few days, until it has hardened.
• Use a pencil to sketch the design of your choice onto the clay.
  
• Once hardened, paint your details – I chose flowers, but you can decorate with cute animal figures, leaves, stripes, dots – the possibilities are endless!
  
• Seal your piece with an appropriate sealer – Mod Podge works great for air dry clay, and . Let it dry, and you’re done!
  

Notes

Step 3: If you use polymer clay, you’ll need to make sure that the bowl you’re using as a mold is oven safe. You can also use the inside of the bowl for your shaping.

Step 4: If you are using polymer clay, follow the instructions on the package on how to bake your clay piece for it to harden.

Step 7: Use a polymer clay glaze for polymer clay.

If you enjoyed making a air dry clay trinket dish, you might also enjoy these other simple projects and gifts:

Clay Christmas Ornaments • Clay Leaves • Coloring Book Tea Towel • Cottagecore Crafts • DIY Magnets • Essential Oil Storage Box • How to Make Cork Trivets • Personalized Slippers • Polymer Clay Necklace Ideas • Shrinky Dink Keychains

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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

kidsactivitiesblog.com

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

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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

journeycreativity.blogspot.com

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 you’ve never crafted or Mod Podged before, you can do this project. It’s great for beginning crafters.

About a year ago I found a bunch of colorful doilies in the dollar bin at Michaels. I wasn’t quite sure what I was going to do with them at the time – in fact, I thought I might use them on canvases.

I bought a bunch of them and then never put them on canvas . . . so upon recent assessment of my craft supply bin, I realized it was time to either use them or lose them. So I grabbed some Mod Podge Stiffy and decided to use one to make a doily bowl.

Then I made more than one! Learn how this easy adult craft is done below. Oh, and if you want to see a video – I’ve embedded one at the bottom. Check that out too!

Gather These Supplies

• Doilies – any size, any color
• Mod Podge Stiffy or other fabric stiffener
• Aluminum foil or plastic wrap (or both)
• Real bowls a little larger than the bowl size you want to make
• Small plastic container used for crafts

When you’re done, you’ll be surprised that you have REAL bowls! That hold candy and stuff. I’m going to try this with doilies of various sizes – AND think about the containers you could use that would make different shapes. So cool.

Are you ready to get the how-to? Check it out below!

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Doily Bowls

Learn how to make bowls using doilies! These lace bowls use fabric stiffener and are great for holidays.

Course Crafts

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Dry Time 12 hours hours

Total Time 12 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 2 bowls

Cost $2

Equipment

• 2 Bowl(s) a little larger than the bowl size you want to make
• Small plastic container

Ingredients

• 2 Doilies any size, any color
• Fabric stiffener like Mod Podge Stiffy
• Aluminum foil or plastic wrap or both

Instructions

• Cover a bowl with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Cover a cookie sheet at the same time.
  
• Add fabric stiffener to a plastic bowl – enough to cover the doilies when they are submerged.
  
• Add a doily to the stiffener and push it around. Take it out of the Stiffy and squeeze out the excess.
  
• Take the doily out of the liquid and squeeze out the excess. Spread the doily out on the bowl, making sure to center it. Wrap the doily around the sides of the bowl and press down. Repeat with a second doily.
  
• Place the bowls on the covered cookie sheet and place somewhere to dry overnight.
  
• Release the doilies from the bowls to use.
  

Video

If you enjoyed making these lace bowls from doilies, I’d love for you to check out these other ideas:

• Pretty DIY Tote Bag with Reverse Applique
• Cottagecore Crafts: Add Nostalgia to Your Life
• Upcycle Shoes with One of these Genius Ideas

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