Pinecone Crafts
Make Crafts with Pinecones
I love the look of pinecones all by themselves. My vintage planter shown here is full of pinecones and it sits on my living room floor. This is a bit of pinecone decor I enjoy all year long.
But if you want to get creative, make some pinecone crafts. This relatively free craft medium lets you go crazy for cheap!
The beauty and simplicity of a pinecone wreath is one example of the natural beauty that comes from pinecones. More pinecone crafts include using pinecones to make picture frames, wreaths, or animals.
Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood
Pinecones Have Scales
The individual pieces of pinecones are called scales.
Be selective when choosing pinecones for pinecone crafts.
There are usually plenty to choose from if you know where to look.
Choose cones that are intact, not smashed or missing too many of their scales.
Pine Cone Jewelry, Pinecone Stamp, and More - Pince Cone Gifts
Pine cones are beautiful pieces of nature. If you want to give a unique gift, one of these pine cone items will be memorable. A real pine cone necklace isn't something everyone has already! And for a gift anyone can enjoy, consider pine cone wind chimes.
Cone Cows
In Finland and Sweden, children are taught how to make cone cows from a pine cone and some sticks.
Brighten Up Nature - With Some Craft Paint
I used some pretty colors of acrylic craft paint to paint a few pine cones. The simple act of painting the scales is relaxing and fun for all ages. Spread newspapers on the floor or table and gather the family to make some inexpensive decorations. The painted cones look great in a bowl or basket on the porch or entry way as a way to celebrate the holidays.
Painted Pinecones -- An Easy Craft
Kids Can Paint the Scales
An easy craft is to paint the individual scales of pine cones. These are perfect for Christmas with a string tied to the top to hang on the Christmas tree or hang a cluster of them like a mobile for a concentrated holiday decoration.
See another way to paint this tree fruit and display them at ashleyannphotography.
And here's yet another fabulous way to paint them. Dipped pinecones!
Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood
Pinecone Crafts - Make these easy projects using pinecones
Make pine cone place cards, picture frames, a turkey or penguin, and decorate your home, all with pine cones!
- Pinecone Place Card - Martha Stewart Crafts
Pinecone Place Card -- Florets burst from place cards, made by gluing card stock over veneer paper; prop up the cards with a triangle of heavy paper glued underneath, perpendicular to the veneer. - Pinecone Picture Frames - Martha Stewart Crafts
Learn how to create beautiful picture-frame ornaments from pinecones. - Pine Cone Crafts - EnchantedLearning.com
Pine Cone Crafts for kids. Kindergarten, preschool, and elementary school crafts. Make wonderful, simple Thanksgiving crafts with pine cones and other things found around the house. - Pine Cone Crafts -- Craft Projects using Pinecones Pods and Acorns ~ PineConeLady.com
Pinecone Crafts and Projects from the PineCone Lady | Instructions for Making Pinecone Firestarters, Scented Pine Cones, Waxed Pinecones and Holiday Decorations. Firestarters & Gifts - Easy Project to Decorate with Pinecones -- Better Homes and Gardens
Gather pinecones from the yard to warm your home in the chilly months. - Christmas Workshop: Pinecone Crafts - Martha Stewart
Pinecone Penguin. Let these cute creatures waddle across your tabletop with happy feet made from pinecone scales. - Christmas Workshop: Pinecone Crafts - Martha Stewart
Adorable pinecone turkey with feathers. - Christmas Workshop: Pinecone Crafts - Martha Stewart
Decorate a hurricane lamp with pinecones and ribbon for a subtly beautiful accent. - Pinecone Cardinal - Martha Stewart Holiday & Seasonal Crafts
Use pinecones, acorns, and other craft supplies to make cute cardinal birds. - Pinecone Finial Craft - Martha Stewart
Add a natural look to your decor by using pinecones for lamp finials.
Cone Fire Starters/Kindling - Go green and use pinecones to start fireplace and camp fires
You guessed it! Pinecones make great fire starters! If you spend any time outdoors, take a look at these links. Each one has a unique way to use pinecones to make fire starters that will get your campfire or bonfire going lickety split!
- 1 Winter Wonderland Yule Christmas Fire Starters by LotusBudTeaCo
These are all natural and the added sugars and oils make the fire sparkle, dance and crackle . ( natural additives not large enough to create any popping so no worries) Plus they are the best fire starters - no more cardboard or newspaper. Simply pla - Green Home Guide | Whole Living
Browse Whole Living's 25 Eco-Chic Ideas for Your Home collection. Check out the Fire Starters using Pinecones (click through to #24 of 25 projects shown). - Mrs.Adventure: How to make: Pine Cone Fire Starters
I have seen dozens of variations of firestarters but these have been stuck in my mind for over a year now. You see last Christmas I saw these little scented pine cones that had been dipped in wax at one of those "too pricey, but fun to browse stores"
Pine Cones -- Male and Female
Did you know that there are
male and female pine cones?
Males produce pollen and are "less conspicuous."
Female cones produce seeds when pollinated.
The pine cones we are
most familiar with are females.
Holiday Pinecone Crafts
- Pinecone Pixie Ornament by Vallain -- Squidoo
Decorate your Christmas tree with this easy-to-make pine cone pixie ornament and make some to give to friends too. They make great decorations for Christmas presents. You can gather the pine cones and acorns from your yard or a friend's yard and you' - Christmas Workshop: Holiday Wreaths - Martha Stewart
This substantial wreath, made with long Norway spruce pinecones attached to a bed of moss, can last for years if stored properly: - Christmas Gifts Kids Can Create
This article has a cute pine cone mouse kids can make. Use it as an ornament on the tree. - Under The Table and Dreaming: Snow Covered Pinecone Ball featuring Lucy from Craftberry Bush {Handma
Hello friends, I'm Lucy from Craftberry Bush and I am honoured to be part of Stephanie Lynn's Homemade Ornament series. I have enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful ornaments and have been inspired by so much talent that I hope to return the favour....
Easy Peasy
Let kids add peanut butter (put some in a bowl so they can use their fingers) to pine cones.
Then sprinkle bird seed on top. Add a string and hang from the eaves or trees for fun bird watching when the snow is flying.
Use Cones to Make Bird Feeders
Making bird feeders using conifer tree cones is a great way to feed the birds and teach kids about nature. There are lots of options so check these links for bird feeder recipes that you can make today!
- Pinecone Bird Feeder
Make a pinecone bird feeder. An easy-to-make pinecone bird feeder is a simple project that even young children can help create. - Kids' Crafts: Pinecone Bird Feeder - Winter, Summer and Nature Crafts - Kaboose.com
Summer or winter, this natural pinecone bird feeder is a decorative and simple craft for kids. Make a few and hang them from your trees outside as homemade outdoor ornaments. - How to make a pine cone bird feeder: GardenGateMagazine.com - Issue 73 Online Extra
First, you'll need to stir up a suet mixture. Suet is hard beef or mutton fat. Ask for it at the supermarket meat counter. - How to Make Easy Bird Feeders for Young Children | Care2 Healthy Living
Learn how to make easy birdfeeders for young children from Nature with Children of All Ages by Edith Sisson.
