Its vibrant and festive colors almost look like tie dye!  Make your own mini treat pouches from watercolor paints and coffee filters.  It's perfect for adding a handmade touch to your family’s Easter table.

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What you'll need:

How to make it:

1. Place coffee filter flat on work surface with newspaper or paper towel underneath.
2. Paint the coffee filter with different colored watercolor paint. Let dry.
3. Place a few small treats in the center of the colorful coffee filter.
4. Gather the edges up and around the treats, forming a pouch.
5. Close with a chenille stem.
6. Trim the chenille with scissors.
   

Tips:

• This little pouch makes a great party favor of table setting favor. Place one at each plate. Remember, treats are for AFTER dinner!
• Children will love painting the coffee filters. For bolder colors use a paintbrush full of water to gather the paint. For lighter shades, dip the brush back into the water after picking up the paint. 
• These pouches are small and will fit only a few treats. Try using miniature candies, jelly beans, coins, trinkets, or other small goodies.

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RELATED LINKS:
Easter Homepage
Easter Crafts
Easter Cards
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