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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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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.
How about using artificial apples, pears, squash, and pumpkins with fall leaves for a fall themed wreath?
i use the white pine cones most of the time, although you may use others. i soak the pine cones in water and a little bit of bleach until the pine cones close up. this is when i pust them thru the wire with the top part of the cone to the outside of the ring. i place the wreath on newpapers and place some type of weight on top of them until they dry. i then fill in with acorns, peach pits that have been dried. also you can cut extra pine cones you have in several pieces, they will look likes a flower. i bake any extra i use in about a 250 degree oven for about 20 minutes. decortate with bows or other decorations you want.,
I would add florist wire to hold the pine cones if it is to be used outside. I have found that hot glue will loosen when outside if it gets really hot and humid.
