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Pinecone Wreath

Gather pinecones in the fall to make this natural wreath for fall, winter or Christmas decorating. Even if you haven't been able to collect the pinecones beforehand, you may still be lucky enough to gather them if you have access to a stand of evergreen trees.

The spruce and white pine trees in my backyard yield pinecones of all sizes, all through the year. There are always more to pick from the trees - even in the middle of winter! Of course, you can always buy a bag of pine cones from the craft store ... but a walk in your local park or walking trail may be a great hunting ground - and much more fun.

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Material:

Styrofoam Wreath Form [circle]

Brown Spray Paint [safe for craft foam]

Pinecones

Hot glue gun and sticks

Decorative Bow of Choice

How to:

Spray the styrofoam wreath base with brown paint and allow to dry.

Use the hot glue gun to glue pinecones to the entire wreath, at the front and sides only, keeping the pines as close together as possible.

The number of pinecones required will depend on the size of your wreath and the size of the pinecones that you have selected. Use smaller pinecones to fill in spaces between larger pinecones.

Glue a decorative bow to the center bottom, at the front of the wreath, as shown in the photo.

Variations: Although pinecones offer lots of natural texture and color, you can add other embellishments for contrast or seasonal decorating. Tuck in a few small clusters of dried cranberries or holly berries (real or artificial) to add a little Christmas cheer, or swap the bow for a arrangement of fall leaves, acorns and nuts for fall.