Sunday, March 24, 2013

FAUX CABBAGE FROM COFFEE FILTERS

I made a head of cabbage for my Easter bunny out of coffee filters and you won't believe how this project came about.


 Tina at What We Keep posted a picture of a floral arrangement that had faux cabbage leaves in it that was so gorgeous, that I couldn't stop looking at it.  Click HERE and take a look at it.....I'll wait for you.
Wasn't that a beautiful arrangement and weren't those cabbage leaves cool?  If you read that post, she told you that she made them herself....by accident.  I was so fascinated by those, that I made that picture be my screensaver and looked at it all day.  Then I contacted Tina and told her I wanted to try it or something similar and asked her permission to link to her if I did.  She is so nice, of course she said "yes".  
So I set to work...... 
 I gathered some acrylic paint, a styrofoam ball, and a stack of coffee filters.  I ended up only using 2 of the colors shown.  I mixed up a little bit of the Apple Green acrylic paint with a lot of water and set the whole stack of filters in the bowl to let them soak up the color.  This happens VERY fast.
Then I mixed up some Foliage Green acrylic paint and water and flipped the filters over so just the tops were dark green.
They still absorbed the color very quickly, but you can see the effect above.
Then I spread them all out on a table and let them dry overnight.  Patience is always the hardest part of any project for me!  When they were dry, I stacked them back up and I painted the edges with a little more of the dark green, just to give them some definition.
 Using straight pins, I pinned them on to the styrofoam ball in layers, just kind of crumpling them around as I went.  I didn't get any pictures of this, because it's a two-handed job and went so fast it wasn't funny.  I kind of folded down the edges on some of the leaves in hopes of making them look more realistic, something I noticed on Tina's picture.  What do you think?
Not as cool as Tina's project, but fun in a different way.  A note about Tina and her blog.....
Did you ever notice that button on the right side of my blog that says "Proud Member of the Nothing Will Happen Club"??  Well that's how I first met Tina...by stumbling on to THIS page about the Nothing Will Happen Club.  I applied what I read there to myself, when I was stressing about blogging...you know...you've probably been there.  It changed my attitude and my blog quite honestly.  So go read about it and ask Tina if you can join...she'll let ya...then you can have a button too, and maybe even eliminate a little self-imposed stress in your life as well!
I hope you enjoyed this project and this post.  If you didn't..well...
"Nothing Will Happen"!!! 
Thanks Tina....You are Awesome!

Linking up to any or all of the fine parties listed at the bottom of this page as well as HERE and....... 
  

60 comments:

  1. Are you freaking kidding me?
    Danni, you blow my mind away - really you do - this is incredible!!!
    Absolutely incredible!
    XOX

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  2. Oh, I love this! It's really awesome how we accidentally find little gems. You were so mesmerized by her cabbage and when I looked at it, I didn't "see" what you saw. Nevertheless, your cabbage looks amazing and would make a great addition to any kitchen decor for a year round display - not just for Easter!

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  3. This is so cool...It never ceases to amaze me what folks come up with. So many projects...so little time... LOVE it!

    -andi

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  4. WOW!! You are so incredible! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  5. I can see how you would be fascinated with this project. I love it. Your cabbage is amazing Danni! I actually read the whole post too! Going to check out Tinas site now. Cheers.

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  6. I love your cabbage, what a clever idea!

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  7. That is so awesome! It looks just like cabbage! I'm slowly working on some stuffed rabbits for my great grandmother and a faux cabbage would be perfect in the middle :)

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  8. Super super cute. I'll never look at a coffee filter the same way again. It's for crafts not coffee!

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  9. Love your cabbage! This is so Awesome!
    I'm your newest follower!

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  10. This is pure genius!!! It really looks like a cabbage Danni! Amazing job!

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  11. wow! that is amazing good work! it looks great!

    jennifer @ decorated chaos

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  12. Ok that was really cool! I think I will actually try that myself. I can see using these in spring and summer flower arrangements, very creative! Enjoyed your blog, hope you have a great Sunday.

    xoxo Michelle. thebashfulnest.blogspot.com

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  13. Danni, Danni...you are the sweetest. I adore what you did with your version. It's amazing! I might have to do one of those, too. Thanks for the sweet shout out- you were a doll to do that!
    xxx, Tina

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  14. A whole bowl of these would look spectacular. I do not think my husband would appreciate me stealing his coffee filters. I love the yellow chick against the green of the cabbage.

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  15. Your cabbage is just wonderful. So realistic! Great job!

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  16. This project is happening here at my house! I love, love, love this! Those would look so cool in an arrangement in my dining room or on the front porch or in the sun room. You are quite the artist--but then I knew that already.

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  17. Had to look at it twice... three times. So realistic!!!
    Cheers, Gee

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  18. Er. Ma. Gerd. I lovelovelovelove that cabbage. Went to compliment Tina, too. Both beautiful projects, although the realism of your cabbage is blowing my mind.

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  19. What can I say?? It looks sooo real!
    Great outcome! Bravo!

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  20. WOW. For someone who is an appreciator of fake foods, I love this coffee filter cabbage head. You did an amazing job. This is incredible. I hope you don't take it apart. Too cute!

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  21. Danni that is amazing, it actually looks real. you should do a purple one too :) So cool!

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  22. I can believe that cabbage is made from coffee filters, Danni!!! That is so flippin cute!!! I just love this post!!! PINNED!!! Awesome job...thanks for sharing!

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  23. Unbelievable. I can't wait to get the paint colors and try it. Oh, and I'm headed over to see about that Nothin Will Happen Club. (here through FB Creative Bloggers.) I also nominated you for a Liebster. If you'd like you can read about it on my blog post today. http://forwhatitsworth-jeannie.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-liebster.html

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  24. Oh my goodness Danni - you rocked this!!!! This is so unbelievably amazing!!!! I am in awe!

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  25. Wow!! That is truly amazing! I would never have known it wasn't a real cabbage!

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  26. I've got to make one of these!!! What a great original idea!!! Pinning this one!

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  27. Danni, I just LOVE this! Am pinning and thanks for sharing. Happy Monday! ~Cindy@littlemisscelebration.com

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  28. Danni, this is amazing! wow, really cool, and looks good enough to eat!

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  29. Okay, that's pretty fabulous! What a creative group you are at the "nothing will happen" club. I'm going to check it out. I think it sounds like my kind of place!
    Liz

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  30. Never thought I'd say I admire you for your cabbage, but it's true.

    Bliss

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  31. INCREDIBLE! I am amazed at how lovely this head of cabbage is :) I love it. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!

    Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  32. I really like the look of these, but naturally the only coffee filters I have are those triangular units. My attempt would look like an abstract cabbage, Picasso-esque if you will. I really do like this project though, enough to warrant purchasing THIS type of filter next trip to the market.

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  33. The fake cabbage is too cool, it looks much softer and more beautiful than the real thing. Totally pinning this!

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  34. Wow!! Your cabbage looks amazingly real!!! And it looks just perfect with the bunny! So simple, and so authentic. Way to go, Danni!
    And what a sweet story about how the 'Nothing Will Happen Club' started!
    Debbie :)

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  35. It is hard to pick a favorite when it comes to your posts but this is definitely one of my favorites. Phenomenal!

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  36. These are so creative and cute! I really like these, you're good. :)

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  37. That little cabbage is cute as can be!

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  38. I am visiting you via The Dedicated House. You have a lovely blog. It would be wonderful to see you at My Dream Canvas. I am hosting a Giveaway, so please join in if you like what you see:) Have a wonderful week ahead.

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  39. I can’t wait to try this! Found you through Make it Pretty Monday. I’ve pinned this to my Easter board. Now following you
    Would love for you to share at the Creative Corner Hop.
    Holly
    Holly's Stamping Addiction

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  40. Danni , this is fantastically awesome ! I love, love, love it ! I'm going to give it a try :)

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  41. Wow! How creative is this! I will be pinning it to my "Creative Ideas" and "Spring Has Sprung' boards. And I am going to try it when I have some free time. http://pinterest.com/patinaparadise/

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  42. Danni, Danni, Danni.........all I can say is WOW! That cabbage head looks 100% REAL! I must try this. Thank you for the inspiration! I just HAD to add this to my Easter pinboard! Love it! :)

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  43. Tonya...you are a no-reply blogger, so I'm replying here. Thank you so much! It was so easy to make, give it a try!

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  44. Okay--I've got all my stuff, but have a question. Did you let the filter dry between the first paint soaking and the second darker color on the top? I am so excited!

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  45. How did I miss this post?!? It's great, Danni, really cute ;-) Thanks for linking this to our ALL MY BLOGGY FRIENDS party ! Hope to see some more of your posts on Tuesday at the party ;-)

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  46. OMGosh! This is so flippin' cute! You will be one of the features at the Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday party. Pop on in and grab a Sunday Showcase feature button! Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  47. TOO FABULOUS! Pinning to try, I freakin love cabbages!
    Jenna

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  48. WOW, WOW, WOW!!! Fantastic idea and it looks amazing! Pinning, sharing on facebook, and I'll be featuring you at tomorrow's party.

    WOW!!

    Thanks so much for linking up!
    <3 Christina @ I Gotta Create!

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  49. I did it!!! Mine turned into lettuce heads, but they're still awesome. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  50. That's not real??? Holy cow! That is just pure genius. Now I want to make one. I have a boatload of those coffee filters from my old coffee maker. I am so going to make one of these. Very unique and very awesome!

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  51. Danni, these are so cool, I just want to eat them or look at them or both, because your right, you can't stop looking at them!! This is a must do project for me, even if Easter has passed, it will be summer cabbage!!

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  52. I love, love, love this cabbage! Great tutorial and I'm sure I can make it, so I'm pinning. You hit this one right out of the ballpark, girlfriend!

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  53. Thank you for this! My daughter is in her first production at school. It's for kindergarten and she is the Queen of Cabbage! I was looking for a faux cabbage for her dress (I'm far from domestic, but actually making her a tutu and outfit) and one to sit on top of her crown! Thank you again!!!

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    1. You are more than welcome! I'm glad it was helpful! Nothing is sweeter than a kindergarten play! I'm sure your daughter will be the cutest Queen of Cabbage EVER!! How fun!

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  54. I saw this on Pinterest and had a heck of a time tracking down this post, but I did! Such an awesome project. I'll let you know how mine turn out. I need green paint, but I've got time. It's only February!

    - Alma, The Tablescaper

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  55. This is amazing. I want to do a cabbage and roses bouquet right now! How cool.
    Blessings, Deborah

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  56. Please can you estimate how many coffee filters to use per cabbage? Thank you !

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