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DIY Pine Cone Christmas Crafts

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Pine Cones Are Perfect for Adding a Natural Touch to Christmas Gifts and Decor

Pine cones are perfect for crafts and decorating. They are beautiful little works of nature, available to many of us for free. If you cannot find them in your own backyard, they are not expensive to purchase. They bring an earthy element to Christmas, which is beautiful using both traditional materials and unexpected items. My favorite is combining the rough texture of pine cones with sparkly glass glitter and satin ribbon. I think you'll have fun picking out your favorites, and once you get started there will be no end to the pine cone possibilities!

Learn How to Make the Lovely Pine Cone Garland Above

Twig & Thistle Blog
An easy to follow tutorial with lovely photos.

For A Beginning Crafter ... tie long ribbons to pine cone tops and bundle! A festive alternative to a wreath! 

Preparing your Pine Cones

If you gather your pine cones from the great outdoors, it is advisable to bake them in the oven to rid of bugs and sap. Place them on a foil lined cookie sheet for one hour at 200 degrees.

Small screw hooks to make ornaments and garland

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"Joy To The World "

Compliments of Familyfun.go.com

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For each caroler you need ...

A Small Pine cone
A Capped Acorn
2 small twigs
and for decorating them ...
Acrylic paints
Hot glue
Small piece of photocopied sheet music
Colored construction paper

First use paint to create faces on acorns and allow them to dry.

Use hot glue to secure each acorn head and 2 twig arms to pinecone.

For each songbook, use a glue stick to attach a small piece of photocopied sheet music to a rectangle of colored construction paper.Give each book a center crease, then attach the music to a carolers hands with hot glue

Welcome Christmas With A Pine Cone Wreath

How to make a Pine Cone Wreath Crafting Demonstraion
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Elf Figurines

Compliments of Martha Stewart
Learn how to make these funny little guys which would be adorable on brown paper packages, peeping from a gift bag, or nestled in the tree.
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whimsical elves 

No need to buy bows ...

Make package toppers with pine cones and other natural elements -- such as cinnamon sticks and winterberries. You can wire them on ribbon, gift bags, or baskets!
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Compliments of Country Living 

If you can't find pine cones in your own backyard

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Have you done any pine cone crafting?

  • poutine Dec 24, 2011 @ 5:07 pm | delete
    "Joy To The World " is my fave here.
  • capriliz Nov 7, 2010 @ 6:24 pm | delete
    I have not done anything as cute as what you have shown here. I love the little characters.
  • lizziebeth Nov 7, 2010 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    Yes, a long time ago I did some pine cone crafting and some acorn crafts. What fun we had!
  • HorseAndPony Nov 7, 2010 @ 1:46 pm | delete
    Yes! I love everything pine cone. Thanks for the great tips and ideas.
  • ohcaroline Nov 7, 2010 @ 7:20 am | delete
    Yes, I like to use them in crafts. I use them for potpourri. I also like to buy the scented ones at craft stores to hang up at Christmas time.
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