Frosted Pinecone Ornament
This beautiful frosted pinecone craft is so easy and will add a natural touch to your tree no matter what theme or colors.
Frosted Pinecones Make Great Package Toppers
Add to a holiday wreath or brown paper wrapped package to add a pretty embellishment. If you are decorating packages, especially with a country Christmas or farmhouse touch, these will look amazing as toppers.
This project is simple and inexpensive while adding an old fashioned feel to your Christmas decor.
Part of the fun can be gathering the pinecones! You could actually make this a fun pre-craft activity for the kids. Grab them from your yard (be sure to bake before using as decorations) or pick up a cinnamon scented pack from your local craft store to add another layer of holiday cheer.
Supplies Needed to make Frosted Pinecone Ornaments
- pinecones
- burlap
- flannel
- twine
- school glue
- epsom salt
- hot glue gun/glue
How to Make Dipped Pinecone Ornaments
If you pick up pinecones instead of purchasing at the store you will want to prep them first to remove debris and bugs- Shake, gently tape pinecone to remove debris, then bake for 1 hour at 250°. Allow to cool completely.
Combine 3 parts glue and 1 part water in a cup or bowl that will fit your pinecone.
Place epsom salt in a bowl.
Hold pine cone pointed tip down and dip into glue mixture ⅔ of the way up. Tap gently on the side of the cup to remove excess drips.
Immediately dip, roll, or sprinkle pinecone in epsom salt to coat well.
Lay pinecones on newspaper and allow them to dry completely.
Cut a 3”-4” length of twine to use as a hanger, affix it to flat wider end of pinecone.
Cut a circle of burlap about the same circumference as the bottom/flat part of your pinecone, cut a small x in the center.
Apply a circle of hot glue to the wide end, pull twine through x in burlap. Press burlap into glue, gathering it up a bit as you go.
Cut a strip from a piece of flannel or use a pretty plaid ribbon to add a bow and some color to your ornament.
Create a Country Christmas Farmhouse Look
I think my favorite thing about this frosted pinecone craft is that it creates a comfy cozy Christmas farmhouse feel, especially with the flannel ties.
This almost has a Pottery Barn copycat feel to it. These pinecone ornaments are so simple, but have that woodland look, that brings that rustic outdoor feel into your country Christmas decor.
Isn’t this so pretty?
Print the Instructions for Making Dipped Frosted Pinecone Ornaments
Frosted Pinecone Ornament
So pretty for the holidays, this dipped frosted pinecone ornament craft is not only a fun DIY project but also makes a lovely Christmas tree ornament or package topper. The tree lights will help to make these pinecones shimmer in the light and they will have the most lovely look on your tree! Great for Christmas farmhouse decor too, this fun pinecone ornament craft will bring a bit of the outdoors into your holiday home decor!
Materials
- pinecones
- burlap
- flannel
- twine
- school glue
- epsom salt
Tools
- hot glue gun/glue
- scissors
Instructions
If you pick up pinecones instead of purchasing at the store you will want to prep them first to remove debris and bugs- Shake, gently tape pinecone to remove debris, then bake for 1 hour at 250°. Allow to cool completely.
Combine 3 parts glue and 1 part water in a cup or bowl that will fit your pinecone.
Place epsom salt in a bowl.
Hold pine cone pointed tip down and dip into glue mixture ⅔ of the way up. Tap gently on the side of the cup to remove excess drips.
Immediately dip, roll, or sprinkle pinecone in epsom salt to coat well.
Lay pinecones on newspaper and allow them to dry completely.
Cut a 3”-4” length of twine to use as a hanger, affix it to flat wider end of pinecone.
Cut a circle of burlap about the same circumference as the bottom/flat part of your pinecone, cut a small x in the center.
Apply a circle of hot glue to the wide end, pull twine through x in burlap. Press burlap into glue, gathering it up a bit as you go.
Cut a strip from a piece of flannel or use a pretty plaid ribbon to add a bow and some color to your ornament.
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