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35 pine cone crafts for Christmas

Free, eco-friendly and recyclable, are just a few of the things to pine over about these magical seeds. Pine cones make one of the simplest yet most eye-catching decorations, not only are they perfect for your festive décor, but can be displayed all year round. From bird feeders to the classic Christmas wreath, you’ll find something to get stuck into this festive season, these pine cone crafts would make a low cost yet thoughtful gift for your family and friends.

So, first things first, you’re going to need to collect and prepare some pine cones ready for crafting (or you can head over to Amazon - we won’t tell), but if you’re doing it the old-fashioned way here’s the lowdown. Pine cones can be found in most woodlands around the UK, usually between September- December (it’s no wonder these are a festive favourite), and they’ll be scattered around the floor ready for the taking.

Once you’ve got your haul, there’s a little prep involved, you’re going to need to get rid of those stray bugs (it is nature after all), you can do this by baking them in the oven on a sheet of baking paper for about 30 minutes at 200 degrees celsius.

Now you’ve collected and prepped your pine cones, it’s time to grab your hot chocolate (or a glass of red wine) and get the creative juices flowing with our amazing pine cone crafts. If you're in the market for pine cone gifts, we also listed a few of those from selected designers, which you will be able to find at the bottom of this article.

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Looking for more festive crafts to get stuck into? Try these fun DIY Christmas baubles and add a touch of homemade to your tree this year.

1. Pine Cone Bird Feeders

“My pine cones bring all the birds to the yard...” Well, they will once you try your hand at these pine cone bird feeders. It really is simple, all you need is pine cones, string, peanut butter (or alternative butter) and a handful of seeds. You’ll be able to have it hanging in the garden in as little as 10 minutes.

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Find the pine cone bird feeders tutorial from Fireflies and Mudpies

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Paper pine cones

Ok, they may not be real pine cones, but they’re just as effective, you can bring the beauty of the outdoors indoors without actually foraging in your local woodland. These are quick to make, all you’ll need is a polystyrene egg, paper scales (check out our free pine cone patterned paper), pins and some ribbon. Hang them from your door handles, pop them in a fruit bowl or even hang them on your Christmas tree, the possibilities are endless!

Find the paper pine cones tutorial on Gathered

3. Pine cone garland

Calling all cottagecore fans! Pine cone garlands are the ultimate all-year-round decoration for rustic homes, or you could even add a bit of gold or silver spray paint to give it that festive sparkle. Grab yourself a bunch of pine cones, some string and a glue gun and get creating.

Find the pine cone garland tutorial from On Sutton Place

4. Pine Cone Cork Christmas Trees

Need an excuse to open that second bottle of vino? Well look no further, you can recycle your cork to create an adorable mini Christmas tree. You’ll just need those trusty pine cones, a splash of green paint and your popped corks (you could write a year on the cork to make these a keepsake). Why not add a little hook or string to the top of your pine cone and hang it from your Christmas tree, although we don’t want to go all ‘Inception’ on you.

Find the Pine Cone Cork Christmas Trees tutorial from Love This Pic

5. Gnome Pine Cone Ornaments

Cute gnomes that are inexpensive? Yes, please. Line them up on your mantelpiece, hang them in your Christmas tree, create a small colony... Whatever you do, we know one thing - everyone is going to be asking where you got them from! That’s where this guide comes in, you’re going to need: pine cones (the narrow long ones are best here, although we have nothing against bushy beards), colourful felt, mini pom-poms, a bit of glue to hold it all together, and voila! If you want the full guide check out the link below.

Find the gnome ornaments tutorial from Home Craft

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Pine cone fire starters

I’m a fire starter, twisted (pine cone) fire starter! These neat little creations will light up your winter’s evening, and even if you don’t have an open fire (oh, we can wish!) they still make lovely decorations for the table or the mantelpiece. All you need to do is wrap a wick around your chosen pine cone, melt some wax (make sure you do this over boiling water, not a flame) then just dip the pine cone into the wax multiple times until it is built up. You could attach a little label too if you want to make it a gift.

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7. Golden hanging pine cones

These may be one of the easiest pine cone crafts on the list, but that doesn’t mean they’re not one of the most striking. They do look beautiful hanging from a chandelier, but if you’re short of chandeliers, they look just as pretty hanging from your door handles or you could hang a bunch on the wall from a picture hook. You’ll just need pine cones sprayed in your choice of festive colour and some sheer ribbon to tie around it. Easy as that!

Find the golden hanging pine cones tutorial from Rob King Designs

8. Christmas Wreath

Well of course we had to include the classic Christmas wreath featuring, you guessed it... pine cones! The first thing you need to do is get down to your local woods and collect some foliage, or if that’s not really your thing, give your local florist a call to help. Once you’ve got all the materials you need, you can follow along with our detailed and easy step-by-step guide right here on Gathered.

Find the how to make a Christmas wreath tutorial

9. Mini pine cone star ornaments

These fun little pine cone stars make fabulous ornaments, and tree decorations. They are very easy to make and require very few materials, you can follow along with the video tutorial on Pinterest via the link below. Once the star shape is created you can add a touch of white paint and a sprinkle of glitter for that extra festive feeling, if you are feeling extra fancy you could even use gold or silver spray paint.

Find the mini pine cone stars tutorial on Pinterest by Crafty Mela

10. Bleached pine cones

If you don't want the traditional dark brown pine cones for your decor, a great option is to bleach them to create a lighter, more soft colour. Follow along with the tutorial with eHow to find out how to make these, once they are bleached you could even add a few drops of essential oil to give them a lovely scent.

Find the bleached pine cones tutorial from eHow

11. Pine cone figurines

These adorable pine cone craft figurines are so easy to make and look really cute sitting on a mantlepiece or sitting in the Christmas tree. Choose from four designs, Rudolph, Santa, an elf or a snowman, or make all four! If you have leftover material you could also create your own designs too, once you start it's hard to stop.

Find the Pine cone figurines tutorial from Hello Wonderful

12. Pine cone trees

Make these miniature pine cone trees to add an extra touch of sparkle to your home this Christmas. You'll need some wood slices for these, which can be easily purchased from any craft store or on Amazon, but if you are feeling extra crafty, you can use a fallen branch from your own back garden! These pine cone crafts also make sweet little table decorations or favours.

Find the pine cone trees tutorial from What I Live For

13. Pine cone Wreath

This absolutely gorgeous pine cone craft will take your Christmas decor to a whole new level of professionalism this year. It looks spectacular but you actually don't need lots of materials to put it together. A Piece of Rainbow has a fab tutorial to show you exactly how to make it. You could even add wire fairy lights for an extra magical feel.

Find the pine cone wreath tutorial from A Piece of Rainbow

14. Pine cone framed flowers

Pine cones are certainly not just for Christmas! That is proved with these gorgeous floral frames made with our pine cone friends. For this pine cone craft, you could thrift an old photo frame, or reuse one you might have knocking around at home. You'll also need some paint in whichever colours you like, and a hot glue gun and get sticking! There are no rules, you can create your very own unique piece of artwork.

Find the Pine cone framed flowers tutorial from Crafty morning

15. Pineapple pine cone

Forget Christmas, if you want to be whisked away to the tropics try your hand at these fab pineapple pine cones, use them as decorations for summer parties, or just have them sitting in a bowl on the windowsill. It's easy to make pine cones fit with your decor, even during the summer months.

Find the Pineapple pine cones tutorial from Recycled Crafts

16. Pine cone jars

These are truly a winter wonderland in themselves, they would look perfect as a table decoration on the big day, or perched on a mantlepiece above a fireplace. If you have pets around or don't like burning candles you could always put some electric tealights in the jars.

Find the pine cone jar tutorial from Crafts by Amanda

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Edible pine cone decoration

We can't quite believe our eyes that the pine cones in the picture below are edible and made from cereal and peanut butter mixed together! Not only do they look great, but they are also so easy to make, you could even get the kids involved, there is no baking required.

Find the Edible pine cone decorations from Handmade by Charlotte

18. Pine cone crafts bouquet

Create these lovely decorative pine cone flower displays to add a quirky twist to your decore. You can simply choose a colour that fits in well with your home, and get painting! If it is indeed Christmas time, why not use some festive colours and maybe even a sprinkle of glitter?

Find the Pine cone crafts bouquet tutorial from The Whoot

19. Pine cone tree

Don't want to have to buy a plastic tree this year for it to only sit in your attic gathering dust? Make your own Christmas tree this year out of pine cones, not only are you upcycling, but you're avoiding any plastic at all! You can find the whole tutorial on the link below.

Find the pine cone tree tutorial from Listotic

20. Ombre pine cones

A subtle yet striking pine cone decor and we absolutely love it! These have such a classy look and they can be used all year round. You'll only need some paint, pine cones and a steady hand to make these beauties.

Find the ombre pine cone tutorial at Whimzeecal

21. Pine cone crafts framed

Make use of an old picture frame and give it an all-natural makeover! These are really quick yet look visually quite striking hung up on the wall. You can get the kids involved to help in collecting the pine cones too. A cute idea would be to let each member of the family choose their pine cone and add their name to it!

Find the Pine cone crafts framed tutorial from Craftaholics Anonymous

22. Pine cone table setting

Glam up your Christmas table and create these pine cone name placeholders with your pinecone stash. This would also be a lovely idea for anybody who is having a Christmas or Winter wedding, classy and eco-friendly! What could be better?

Find the Pine cone table setting tutorial from It All Started With Paint.

23. Simple pine cone tree ornaments

Follow along with the easy tutorial and easily create a dozen of these simple pine cone decorations to hang on your tree, give as gifts or decorate gifts. There is lots you can do with them, and they are very fun to make!

Find the Simple pine cone tree ornaments tutorial from An Extraordinary Day

24. Paint splatter pine cone crafts

Time to get messy with these paint splatter pine cones, this craft is great for little ones and gives them plenty of chance to put their mark on these pine cones. Once you and the little ones are done with throwing paint around, you can add some string and hang it up, or pop them into a glass bowl or jar to admire!

Find the Paint splatter pine cone crafts tutorial from East TN Family fun

25. Frosty pine cones

All you'll need for this one is white paint, glue and glitter, and you'll be left with these wonderfully snowy decorations. They are perfect for hanging on your Christmas tree or left in a glass bowl as a winter table decoration.

Find the frosty pine cone tutorial from Kid's Craft Room

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26. Cute pine cone elves

These mini pine cone elves are so adorable we just want to collect them all! They come in a variety of styles and colours and because each one is handmade they all have a unique personality. Don't forget, one of these elves isn't just for Christmas.

Find the cute pine cone elves on Etsy

27. Pine cone beeswax candles

If you know someone who is mad about pine cones, they are destined for these candles, it might even be you! Choose from yellow or white and light up your home decor today. They even come in a cute little pouch which can be reused.

Find the pine cone beeswax candles on Etsy

28. 3D pine cone biscuit cutter

This really takes the biscuit! In the best way possible of course. Make up a batch of delicious cookies using the pine cone cutter and you'll have some very happy gift recipients.

Find the 3d pine cone biscuit cutter on Etsy

29. Pine cone mixed bag

We can almost smell the festive scent through the screen! With a mixture of pine cones, citrus fruits and cinnamon, your home will be smelling like a winter wonderland in no time at all. Grab one of these bags and a big bowl and Christmas will have arrived!

Find the Pine cone mixed bag on Etsy

30. Pine cone earrings

These delicate earrings celebrate all things winter, and would be the ideal gift for any pine cone, winter or nature-lover! The hooks are sterling silver so great for sensitive skin too. Why not wear them whilst you take on your winter crafting.

Find the Pine cone earrings on Etsy

31. Magical colour changing pine cones

Now if we had the secret ingredient we'd make these if we could! But alas we will leave it to the experts! These incredible inventions mean that you can throw these pine cones onto a fire and the flames will change colour. The effect last for about 15 minutes, but how incredible is that?! It's a big yes from us.

Find the magical colour changing pine cones on Etsy

32. Pine cone rubber stamp

This beautiful pine cone stamp is a gorgeous design and means you'll be able to add pine cone stamps wherever you please! Create your own pine cone wrapping paper, and what's better is that it can be used over and over again with a variety of different coloured inks. You can choose from a large or small stamp, or both - we wouldn't blame you.

Find the pine cone rubber stamp on Etsy

33. Pine cone garland

This beautiful garland will give any room a warm and country cottage feel. It is the most beautiful blend between natural and glitzy, and we are here for it. It would look fabulous draped along a fireplace or on a windowsill.

Find the Pine cone garland on Etsy

34. Frosted pine cone table decor

Make your festive table to the envy of your friends and family with these gorgeous pine cone centrepieces. Choose between three styles, and truly add a splash of class to your celebrations.

Find the Frosted pine cone table decor on Etsy

35. Pine cone felt decoration

These adorable handmade pine cones would add a cosy touch to any home. Pop them in a basket, hang them off the tree or give them as gifts! They are beautifully made and give a vintage look to any home.

Find the Pine cone felt decoration on Etsy

We hope you enjoyed our round-up of favourite pine cone crafts and decorations for this festive season. If you are looking for more crafty Christmas fun try out these amazing projects. Try these eco-friendly Christmas decorations, to add a personal touch to your display. Find out how to make a Christmas wreath with our simple tutorial! Want a smaller project for yourself, try this mini Christmas crochet tree – so cute!

If you want to get the kids involved we have plenty of projects for smaller hands too, try the Christmas crafts for kids. Keep them busy over the holidays with our fun arts and crafts to do at home.

34 Pine Cone Crafts - DIY Christmas Decorations & Ornament Ideas Using Pine Cones

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Head to the backyard or your favorite park and gather up one of Mother Nature's most beautiful creations: the pine cone! Once you have your bounty in hand, simply head to the craft closet and start fashioning one of these seasonal, fun, and festive DIY projects.

There are ideas for easy holiday craft projects, Christmas crafts for kids, winter decorating ideas, and plenty more projects that you can make in no time. The best part of all, though, pine cone crafts are incredibly inexpensive to make! There's no need to shell out top dollar on loads of supplies—simply use what you find outside. Want to get the kids involved, have them lend a little hand making easy pine cone pom-pom ornaments or a felt pine cone fox. Looking for a slightly more involved weekend project try making a pine cone kissing ball or a garland you can hang over the fireplace or around the front door.

Whether you're going for a more intricate wintertime display or you'd prefer to keep things subdued, a pine cone or two is the easiest way to add a splash of modern-rustic charm to any holiday project and decor. And don't worry if the colors of pine cones don't fit with the rest of your homes color scheme. You can always lighten up the brown hue with bleach or white paint (or even colorful paint). Ready, set, let's get crafting!

Annie Schlechter

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Leaf & Pinecone Napkin Rings

Oak-shaped leaves cut from scraps of fabric get tied up with mini pine cones that have been spray painted gold. Tie around corresponding color napkins for an on-point holiday table setting.

BRIAN WOODCOCK

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Tobacco Basket Wreath with Greenery and Pine Cones

This simple wreath starts with a tobacco basket base. Add a bundle of greenery, a few snow dusted pine cones, and an oversize gingham bow.

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Brian Woodcock

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Painted Tip Pine Cone Wreath

Adding color to the tips of pine cones—here we used fall colors but choose any color combo you like—makes this simple wreath really sparkle. Wrap a 16-inch wreath form with burlap ribbon and loop a piece around the wreath form for hanging. Paint the tips of 40 pine cones in fall colors such as orange, yellow, and beige with acrylic paint. Brush the tips of 10 pine cones with matte Mod Podge and sprinkle with gold and copper glitter. Once dry, wrap an 18-inch length of floral wire around the base of each pine cone and twist tie around the wreath form to secure, layering and overlapping them as you go.

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BRIAN WOODCOCK

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Greenery Swag with Dried Fruit and Snow Dusted Pine Cones

Adding a few craft items, dried fruit and "snow" dusted pine cones, makes a simple bundle of greenery really sparkle.

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One Little Project

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Pine Cone Pom-Pom Ornaments

Pom-poms look delightfully similar to gumdrops, which makes them the perfect choice for a Christmas craft. Glued to pine cones and hung from the trees in your backyard, they instantly create a fun wintery scene.

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

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Make It Love It

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Pine Cone Bow Ornament

Here's an easy weeknight craft project for you to try this season: Simply dress up a pine cone with a bow and affix to a piece of twine for a DIY ornament that's as sophisticated as you are.

Get the tutorial at Make It Love It.

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Lia Griffith

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Felt Pine Cone Fox

This felt craft can either sit pretty on your kids' table as a place card holder or be used to spruce up an entryway console table—the options are endless. Wherever you put it, it's sure to spread holiday cheer (and elicit a few giggles).

Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.

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Lia Griffith

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Felted Pine Cones

Who says you need to use real pine cones in your pine cone crafts? This one's a true DIY in that every component is made from scratch—including, yes, the pine cone.

Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.

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Design Improvised

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DIY Metallic Pine Cone Wreath

When it comes to festive crafting materials, the only thing better than pine cones are metallic pine cones. Shiny gold, silver, and copper tones make for a decidedly glam look that's still charming and rustic.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

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Crafts Unleashed

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DIY Pine Cone 'Kissing Ball'

Mistletoe, shmistletoe! A pine cone "kissing ball" is the bigger (and more visible) craft we're opting for this year. Prepare for all the kisses.

Get the tutorial at Crafts Unleashed.

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Lia Griffith

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Felt Pine Cone Elves

We're really not one to play favorites. But—*squeals*—these felt elves just might be the absolute cutest DIY on our list.

Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.

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Victoria Pearson

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Chandelier Swag

Fashion your favorite fresh greenery—pine, spruce, or cedar (pictured here)—with a pinecone or two to transform a basic light fixture into a wintertime display. Pro tip: Use some invisible fishing line to keep everything in place through the season.

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Victoria Pearson

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Pinecone Swag

Bring the look and smell of Christmas into any room in your home with this bundle of branches. Use heavy-duty floral wire to wrap everything together and then drape it on a bare wall with a Command strip.

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Victoria Pearson

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Elegant Grapevine Wreath

Select embellishments that suit the size of your room and fireplace. For smaller spaces, choose petite pinecones, and for grand rooms, work with the biggest ones you can find. Here, cones, flowers, and fresh pine are used to dress up a basic grapevine wreath.

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Bleached Pinecone Arrangement

If the typical rich brown hue feels too dark for your decor, lighten up your backyard treasures with some bleach or a warm white paint.

Get the tutorial at Sand and Sisal.

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Steven Randazzo

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Pinecone Fireplace Decorations

Brawny sugar pinecone swags anchor a mixed-cone garland above the fireplace. Make it yourself with a variable-speed drill and braided picture-hanger wire. Place inverted cones in urns to create quick-and-easy pinecone topiaries.

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Brian Woodcock

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Pinecone Ornaments

Hang these lighter, brighter standbys from your chandelier with colorful velvet ribbon.

Step 1: Mix two parts bleach with one part water in a bucket. Submerge pinecones in solution for 24 hours. (Tip: Place a plate or another heavy object on top to keep them under water.) Rinse them in water and set outside to dry until they open up again. (This could take up to a week, depending on the weather.)

Step 2: Cut 1 yard of velvet ribbon into a ¾-yard piece and a ¼-yard piece.

Step 3: Adhere end of longer ribbon to the pinecone base with hot glue. Tie the shorter ribbon into a bow; adhere to the base of the pinecone, as shown.

Step 4: Tie pinecones to chandelier arms. Trim excess ribbon.

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Courtesy of Crafts by Amanda

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Snowy Pinecone Mason Jar Candles

Light up your mantel or front porch with these easy Mason jar votives—all you need is a jar of snow texture paint, lace, twine, Epsom salt, and pinecones.

Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.

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Pinecone Topiary

To make these pinecone balls, cover a large styrofoam ball with a garbage bag. Then, use a hot-glue gun to stick on as many pinecones as it takes to cover the base. Finish off the statement piece with white spray paint and let dry.

Get the tutorial at Somewhat Simple.

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Steven Randazzo

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Pinecone Tree

Create a pinecone tree on a cone-shaped foam base. Anchor the base in a container, then wire the cones onto 2" wooden floral picks. Insert picks downward into the foam, starting at the bottom with the largest cones and working to the top with the smaller ones. Conceal the foam by tucking sheet moss among the pinecones.

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Natural Wonder

A faux frost-tipped wreath, made using pinecones and a dark, chiffon ribbon, will add a sophisticated, wintery touch to your front door.

Get the tutorial at Woman's Day.

Aimee Herring

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Glass Cloche Pinecones

A few light spritzes of fake snow turn these backyard finds into frosty works of art. When they're perched underneath glass cloches misted with the same icy spray, the entire scene resembles an ultra-refined snow globe.

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Lara Robby/Studio D

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Pinecone Wreath

Bypass traditional colors this holiday and design a rustic wreath that complements your decor. Hot-glue pinecones to a grapevine wreath; let dry. Paint the wreath in a hue that coordinates with your room; allow to dry. Using a clean brush, dab glue on pine cones and sprinkle with glitter; let set.

Addie Juell/Studio D

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Pinecone Door Hanger

Not all DIY front-door decor requires a round wreath form. To make this elegant cluster, we selected 8 four- to six-inch pine cones and 8 two-foot-long pieces of silk ribbon. Use a hot-glue gun to adhere the last two inches of each ribbon to the base of a cone. After the glue dries, collect all the ribbon ends and stagger them so that the cones fall at varying lengths. Tie the ribbon ends together in a knot, trim the tips so they are uniform, and slip the knot over a finishing nail.

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Steven Randazzo

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Pinecone Gift Wrap

Enhance wrapped gifts with pine cones and other natural elements—such as cinnamon sticks and winterberries—that are wired in place with gift tags onto velvet ribbon.

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Steven Randazzo

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Pomander Display

Make this fragrant holiday arrangement with pomanders, pine cones, and holiday greens displayed on a transferware plate. Score patterns on the oranges with a citrus striper or channel knife, then stud the oranges with whole cloves.

Courtesy of Handmade Charlotte

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Edible Chocolate Pinecone Centerpiece

Not only are these edible no-bake pinecones, made from dry cereal and a peanut butter mixture, a fun snack for kids, they also make for a surprisingly elegant dinner table display.

Get the recipe at Handmade Charlotte.

Mikkel Vang

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Paint-Dipped Pinecone Place Card

Dipping pine cones into white paint gives these natural beauties a modern edge.

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Steven Randazzo

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Gold Pinecone Ornament

Attach gilded pine cones to ribbons of varying lengths with hot glue. Suspend them from a dining-room chandelier for a dramatic effect, or hang them from an outdoor porch light.

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Pinecone Arrangement

Need a centerpiece that takes less than five minutes to make? Just place pine cones in a large bowl and place a hurricane vase holding a candle in the middle.

Get the tutorial at May Days.

Do-it-yourself cones crafts for the New Year. Best of the best ideas

Everyone dreams of decorating their home in an original way for the New Year and making it special. Soviet Christmas balls and multi-colored tinsel have long been wanted to be replaced with something new. Nowadays, homemade decor is becoming more and more popular. After all, making something with your own hands is very interesting and exciting not only for kids, but also for their parents. You can make such toys from any improvised means, toys made from natural materials will look especially festive. After exciting family walks through the autumn forest, you should certainly find a few leaves, twigs or cones left as a keepsake. You can easily use all these materials when creating New Year's crafts. But the most interesting option is crafts for the new year from cones. Cones keep a pleasant coniferous aroma for a very long time, which creates a magical New Year's mood. For you, in this article we have collected the best ideas for New Year's crafts. We hope that their creation will be able to give you positive emotions. nine0003

Preparing the material

You don't know what to do with cones. Then it’s worth saying boldly that they make wonderful crafts. But before giving you ideas, it is worth talking about the preparation of the material. Cones are natural raw materials, already ready for the realization of your New Year's ideas. If the shape of the cones suits you right away, this is very good, but there are times when the material deforms over time. To save yourself from such problems, you should read the advice of professionals. nine0003

  • For example, in order for the buds to stay closed for a long time, they should be kept for about 30 seconds in wood glue. If, on the contrary, you need to “open” the cones, in this case they should be boiled for about half an hour, and then dried (you can use a conventional battery), or fry for 2 hours in the oven. Interestingly, such heat treatment not only makes the material safe, but also kills microbes.
  • To adjust the shape of the bud, you should soak it for a short period of time in water, then carefully tie it with string and dry it. nine0010
  • Lighten blackened buds with the most common bleach (1:1 ratio), and then thoroughly wash and dry the raw material.
  • Working with this material is easy and a lot of fun. And ready-made crafts from spruce and pine cones will certainly fit into any interior.

What can be made from cones for the New Year

Do you want to make crafts from pine cones? Then it's time to stock up on ideas!

A ball of cones.

This finished ball can be used to decorate the room, for example, you can hang it on a chandelier or from the ceiling. There are other options: a beautiful stick is glued to the ball, and then fixed in a pot. As a result, an excellent topiary will come out. To make such a balloon, you will need the following materials:

  • Cones,
  • Balloons,
  • Multi-colored ribbons,
  • Toilet paper,
  • PVA glue.

Workflow:

  1. First you need to make a blank ball. We take the prepared balloon and inflate it to the desired size, then wrap it with toilet paper. The paper must first be moistened in a mixture of water and PVA glue (proportion 2: 1).
  2. Leave our ball to dry, it will take about 24 hours.
  3. Next, we paint our workpiece with paint, this is necessary so that there are no gaps between the bumps. And again we leave our ball to dry. nine0010
  4. Our next step is to glue the ball with prepared cones. When performing this work, you should be extremely careful. We place our cones in rows, one after another, this should be done quite tightly, avoiding large gaps. With the help of glue we decorate the product with a bright ribbon. To heighten the effect, so that our product looks even more festive from the side, it should be varnished or wrapped with a garland.

Christmas cone wreath.

Another elegant decoration made of fir cones is the Christmas wreath. Usually they decorate the doors or walls of the house, which gives the home a peculiar atmosphere and comfort. Making such a wreath will not take much time and money, and the result will pleasantly surprise you. For work you will need the following materials:

  • Spruce cones and twigs,
  • Glue gun,
  • Scissors,
  • Newspaper,
  • Scotch tape,
  • Stapler,
  • Brown paint (spray),
  • Various decorations.

Progress:

  1. First we need to make the base for our wreath. For this we use an old newspaper. Twist it with a tube, then roll it into a ring and connect the edges with a stapler.
  2. Then we need to tightly wrap our blank with strips of newspaper and glue it on top with tape - this will help keep the shape of our craft.
  3. The next step is painting, paint the product with spray paint, then wait for it to dry completely. nine0010
  4. Next, using a glue gun, carefully attach the cones to our workpiece, this should be done evenly, laying them on the base. If desired, the product can be varnished or painted.
  5. At the end we decorate our wreath with various decorative elements: ribbons, bows, beads or even small Christmas decorations.

Cone star.

Here we list cone crafts. And the next master class you should like. You can decorate your Christmas tree with beautiful cone stars. To make such an asterisk, you will need:

  • Buds of different sizes and shapes,
  • Strong wire,
  • Multicolored ribbons.

Workflow :

  • The most important thing in our craft is the base, it consists of strong metal skewers. They need to be made from five identical pieces of strong wire, and then connected. The skewers should be connected to each other by bending in the center, as a result, a five-pointed should be obtained.
  • Next, carefully assemble the composition, successively stringing the cones one after the other. If you want to hang a star on a door or a wall near the fireplace, then bend one of the twigs and tie a beautiful ribbon to it. nine0010

Christmas toys made of cones.

These toys are very easy to make, beautiful and quite durable. What is remarkable, even your child can make these products!

Option #1.

We will need small old soft toys. It is from them that you can make cute decorations for your Christmas tree. First, paint the cones with brown paint and let it dry completely. Then, using glue or a glue gun, we attach the head from the old toy to our cones, then the tail, paws and wings. And finally, we make a suspension, take any strong thread, cord or ribbon for this. nine0003

Option #2.

Original compositions of fir cones and twigs will certainly transform your Christmas tree. First, cover the prepared cones with sparkles or just paint and let dry completely. Next, we attach several spruce branches to the cones; you can use an elegant bow as an addition. Do not forget to make a loop of strong thread on top.

Option #3.

The basis of our craft is a pre-painted or ordinary cone, which will later turn into a funny gnome or owlet. We make the following elements from colored felt: a beard, a cap and mittens - for a gnome; beak, wings and eyes for an owlet. We glue everything very firmly to the base, otherwise our toy will simply fall apart. If desired, the craft can be hung on a Christmas tree, after attaching a thread from the back of the toy. Such products will become a nice decoration on your shelves, tables, especially in children's rooms. nine0003

Original cone candlesticks.

If you have cones at home, then they can make wonderful crafts for the New Year. Everyone knows that candles fill the house with a magical and mysterious atmosphere. Then let's make an original and stylish candlestick from pine cones for them. To make it you will need:

  • Pine cones (large),
  • Cardboard,
  • Scissors,
  • Glue gun,
  • Glass jar (for candles).

Workflow:

  1. First, you should carefully disassemble the bump into plates, take your time so as not to spoil the material.
  2. Cut out a circle from the prepared cardboard, it will become the base of our candlestick. Be careful, the diameter of the circle should be twice as large as the base of the candle glass.
  3. On the cut out circle, glue the plates from the cone along the very edge, this should be done strictly in a checkerboard pattern. When the first layer is ready, the resulting gaps should be filled with a second scrap of the plates. And so we continue to seal the entire circle to the very top, then let our crafts dry completely. nine0010
  4. After drying, carefully place a glass of candles into our craft. That's all, we use it for its intended purpose. Such a stylish candlestick will certainly decorate any holiday.

Homemade cone tree.

To make this Christmas tree out of cones we need:

  • Large cones that have already opened (both pine and spruce will do),
  • Small pots,
  • Glue,
  • Bright acrylic paint0010
  • For jewelry: glitter glitter, crown star, beads, ribbons.

Workflow:

  • First we color our buds with paint, then apply glitter for extra brightness.
  • Next, carefully glue the star on the top of our Christmas tree and other decorations (beads, bows).
  • We put our Christmas tree in a pot, if desired, it can also be glued to make our craft hold even stronger.
  • That's all, our cone tree is ready! Such a beautiful Christmas tree will look great on any holiday table, window sill or mantelpiece. If you want to make the Christmas tree bigger, then you will need a glue gun and some more cones.

To build a larger product, prepare a paper cone - this will be its basis. Next, glue all the cones in a circle, starting from the lowest tier, respectively. At the final stage, the Christmas tree should be dried from the glue and covered with spray paint and sparkles as desired. nine0003

If you add a touch of spice to your beautiful Christmas tree: cinnamon, cloves, wild berries or dried tangerines, then a pleasant aroma and a charming atmosphere in your home are guaranteed!

Cone garlands.

In order to make crafts from cones for the New Year, you need thorns and all the necessary materials. If you have everything, then check out our ideas for inspiration.
Pine cone garlands are one of the easiest crafts to make. Even a child can make such a cute New Year's garland. It is enough just to prepare pine cones and twine (if desired, it can be replaced with thin strips of burlap). nine0003

To make a pine cone garland, attach pine cones to string with a hot glue gun, add some colorful decorations - glittery beads, bows, ribbons and delightful rustic crafts are ready! Such a garland will easily fit into any interior and create a cozy New Year's atmosphere in your home.

A little trick: if your cone garland is covered with artificial snow or paint, it will become really snowy. Your New Year's fireplace will sparkle with new colors with such an original decoration. nine0003

Christmas decorations made from pine cones covered with salt.

If you cover dry pine cones with fine salt, you can easily get a fabulous winter effect. First, dry the prepared cones, and then gently sprinkle them with hairspray - this will fix our "snow". Such winter cones can be used as an independent part of the decor, as well as to create other New Year's crafts and compositions.

Crafts from cones for kindergarten. nine0026

If your family has small children, it is a great happiness. Is there still time before the New Year? Then you can take your family leisure time by jointly making animal crafts for kindergarten. Basically, the bump is the basis - the body of your future crafts. Further, with the help of a glue gun, the rest of the missing parts are glued to it: paws, ears, eyes, tail, nose.

To begin with, take the bump in your hands, turn it over, look carefully from different sides, what will it look like? Once you decide, feel free to get to work. The easiest option is "Owl", such a craft is mastered quickly and easily. You will need feathers for the tail, a felt beak and ready-made eyes. Alternatively, you can layer the eyes and beak. Thanks to such characteristic details, it will immediately be clear that we have an owl in front of us. In order for your birds to be more stable and stand for a long time at the craft exhibition in your kindergarten, install small stands. For this, the most common saw cuts from narrow branches are suitable. nine0003

If you want to decorate your Christmas tree with these birds, spray paint them. It will be extremely difficult to pass by such a spectacular toy.

Another great craft idea for kindergarten is an angel. After all, an angel is associated with a bright holiday - Christmas, as pure and gentle as our children.

Basket made of cones.

An original basket of cones is an indispensable thing in a winter interior. And in order to make it, you do not need special skills. Simply take a deep bowl, turn it upside down, and then use a hot glue gun to glue the buds one by one. Be sure to dry each row of your basket before starting a new one. At the final stage, sprinkle the finished basket with glitter hairspray, this will serve as an additional light effect. nine0003

In conclusion
In this article, we have listed cone crafts for the New Year for you. Thanks to our ideas, you can easily create an atmosphere of a fabulous holiday and comfort in your home! Don't forget to share your Christmas ideas with your friends! We still have a lot of them!

Do-it-yourself New Year crafts from cones: how to make them for kindergarten, school for the New Year

Natural material always remains at the peak of popularity, because children love to collect leaves, twigs, cones and chestnuts. Each cone is beautiful in its own way, they are small and large, and also differ in shape. It's amazing what amazing home decor items can be made from cones. nine0003

In order to inspire you to create crafts from cones for the new year, in this article we have collected a collection of interesting master classes and just pictures.

Making New Year crafts from cones is always quite interesting, especially if you involve children in it. And besides, it is absolutely not expensive.

Create a festive mood with the help of handicrafts from cones New Year. They will smell like a winter forest and delight your eye.

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Christmas crafts from fir cones

Fir cones differ from pine cones in shape. They are more neatly decorated and more elongated. It is impossible to say unequivocally which cones are more beautiful, because it all depends on your taste and crafts. In some cases, spruce cones will not look as impressive as pine cones.

What can be done from spruce cones with your own hands. New Year's crafts are completely diverse. It can be a beautiful garland, a Christmas wreath, candlesticks and other decorative elements. nine0003

A garland of cones for the New Year:

Making a garland is not difficult at all. It will look equally beautiful if you make it from spruce or pine cones.

For this you will need:

  • twine
  • satin ribbons or burlap
  • bumps
  • glue gun

If you have burlap, cut it into thin strips. nine0003

The buds can be fixed with a glue gun. You can decorate such crafts from Christmas tree cones with your own hands using beads. You can also cover the bumps with white paint, add artificial snow to the edges.

As the holidays approach, New Year crafts made of cones for kindergarten become relevant. Here your imagination can unfold, because you can do anything. It can be a simple Christmas tree made of cones or a wreath.

New Year's craft Christmas tree made of cones for kindergarten

This option is perfect for a children's competition. After all, you can make not just a Christmas tree, but a beautiful Christmas tree composition.

Consider the principle of creating a Christmas tree below, but you can decorate it so that it becomes a bright and original decoration for the New Year holidays.

Materials needed:

  • cones
  • cardboard
  • glitter
  • decor
  • sisal
  • glue gun
    • white enamel

Make a cone out of cardboard.

To make the Christmas tree stable, fill the cone and close the Don cardboard

bumps and Christmas balls attach to the cone using the adhesive pistol

heat -resistant enamel Cover the cones

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. You can also decorate the Christmas tree with green twigs, inserting them between the cones

Use white ground to add snow to the Christmas tree, attach other decorations - artificial berries, beads and snowflakes.

Make a ring out of sisal to decorate the base of your Christmas cone craft.

New Year crafts in the garden of cones are striking in their diversity. If you do not have a large number of cones and other materials, then even from one cone you can make a beautiful New Year's craft with your own hands.

It is impossible to imagine the New Year without a beautiful Christmas tree, and such Christmas trees can be arranged in different rooms. They will give your home coziness and add magic. After all, a festive mood is so necessary on cold winter evenings.

New Year's crafts in the kindergarten from cones can be a little simpler, so that it would be more interesting for the child to be creative with you.

Pine cone Christmas wreath

Not so long ago, a tradition came to our country to hang Christmas wreaths on the door. If you are thinking about what to do as a craft for school, then such a wreath of cones would be a great idea.

The necessary materials:

  • bumps
  • Decor
  • Acrylic (brown)
  • Brush
  • Base
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First of all, it is necessary to think for the foundation of your wreath. You can buy ready-made foam plastic in the store or make it yourself from cardboard. nine0003

In this case, a water pistol stick is used. Fold it up and secure with tape.

Paint it brown

Attach the buds tightly to each other.

We decorate the cones with decorative pompoms

Making such a wreath is not difficult. But if you use other decor elements, you can get a completely different result.

Christmas cones and acorns

If you get creative with a cone Christmas wreath and complement the decor with acorns, you can get such wonderful wreaths.

New Year crafts from branches and cones

What else can be done for the New Year from cones. If you have a foam ball, you get an original craft. This ball can be hung on a window, on a door, or mounted on a stick in a pot.

To make it you need:

  • foam ball
  • cones
  • Christmas tree branches
  • glue gun
  • decor

It is not difficult to make such a toy - we glue the ball with cones and branches. But before that, wrap the ball with a satin ribbon, making a loop.

You can complement this cone craft with other decorative elements.

Crafts from cones for the New Year's table

When the time for crafts from cones on the theme of the New Year for kindergarten or school is over, it's time to think about how to create a cozy atmosphere at the table at home. To do this, stock up on cones and other decorative elements. You can collect everything that you have at home and be sure to get something beautiful and unusual out of it. nine0003

To create an atmosphere of magic on New Year's Eve, you can't do without candlesticks. They can also be made from natural material.

Your New Year's table will look fabulous, decorated with New Year's crafts from pine cones

New Year's crafts from cones with your own hands will definitely cheer you up and no doubt can become a wonderful souvenir for your friends.

A few more ideas for those who want to decorate their Christmas tree in an eco-friendly way. Of course, for this you will need to take a walk in the park to collect a bag of cones, but it's worth it. nine0003

New Year crafts from pine cones

DIY Christmas crafts from fir cones

The fir cones themselves are very beautiful. If you set a goal, you can find very interesting specimens in a park or forest. They make original and natural Christmas toys.

Now you know that forest cones can be a wonderful decoration for your home. Of course, crafts from cones are more interesting to do with children. Thus, you expand their horizons, teach them to be creative and develop their imagination. nine0003

Little ones will love making all sorts of animals out of cones. The shape of the bumps already often resembles the bodies of animals, and if you add a little bump, you can get funny characters.

Glue a triangle of felt or cardboard to a simple cone, on its sharp part. This will become the face of the little animal, on which you can glue the eyes, nose.

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