Working at a coffee shop we tend to have a lot of coffee beans lying around! I’m always trying to find fun ways to incorporate coffee into our daily decor. I love the look of the coffee bean votives, but wanted something a little more festive. I think the touch of paint gave these beans exactly the makeover they needed!

What you’ll need:

• Coffee beans
• Paint brush
• Acrylic paint of your choice

What you’ll do:

• Gather your supplies
• Paint one side of the coffee bean with a paint of your choice
• Add a second coat of paint if desired
• Let paint dry
• Display bean in votive jar or container of your choice

I love how vibrant the painted beans look alongside the regular coffee beans. It gives such a nice contrast and the colors really pop!

I love how versatile these votives are! I can see them being a great gift for a teacher or friend. They are cute to just sit on a shelf as decor, but they also would make such a romantic table setting for a Valentine dinner for two!

Have you made any special Valentine’s day plans?