Want to make a fun winter craft for your holiday decor? Here are a ton of pine cone christmas crafts ideas!
Whether you decorate with a style that is traditional, rustic, or even nature-inspired, pine cones are a great item to use for crafting and accessorizing.
They have a beautiful rich brown color, a unique texture, and are as natural as it gets.
Pinecones specifically scream "winter" to me and for that reason they are perfect for using to decorate for Christmas.
So, today I am excited to round up a ton of ideas for how to use pine cones for Christmas crafts!
Where to get pine cones for crafting
I prefer to gather pinecones for free from our backyard, but you can also purchase them. Shop for mini pine cones, regular pine cones, or pine cones already on sticks for easy crafting!
How to clean pine cones
Pine cones gathered from outdoors can be buggy or dirty. These steps will clean them completely:
- Only select pine cones that are in good condition. Don't pick up any that are mushy or rotting or especially buggy.
- Brush or shake off visible dirt or webbing.
- Optional: soak in a bowl with 2 parts water 1 part white vinegar for 15-30 minutes. Let air dry on towels or paper towels for several hours.
- Bake in the oven at 250 degrees for one hour. Watch them carefully and check often. Flip halfway through for even drying.
These steps are optional but will ensure your cones are clean and bug-free, which is important if you want to use them for indoor decor.
How to get closed pine cones to open
Pinecones tend to close up as they get wet. To get them to fully open up, simply let them dry out. You can do this - very carefully - in the oven at 250 degrees. Or, set them inside for a few days. Assuming they aren't soaking wet, they will dry out quickly.
DIY Pinecone Christmas Crafts
Here are a ton of ideas for crafts that you can do for Christmas and winter decor using pine cones!
Pinecone Crafts for Christmas
Here are a ton of ideas for crafts you can make with pinecones for the Christmas season!
I had so much fun making these pine cone Christmas trees! You can make a large tabletop tree or turn individual pine cones into mini trees for table decor!
I love this hack for adding scent to pine cones so they are beautiful and smell great in your home.
Pine cones are a great addition to a winter wreath.
Upcycle an old frame with painted, hanging pine cones. This is a really cool and fun winter look!
Use pine cones to make star or flower shapes that make great ornaments, wall hangings, or shelf decor.
How To Make Painted Pine Cones Angel Wings Craft – Pillarboxblue
How gorgeous is this artwork?! Cut pine cones can be used to add texture to wall decor, like these angel wings.
Pine cones are the pefect accent for an embroidery hoop wall hanging.
How cute are these pine cone gnomes! So fun and cute for Christmas ornaments or shelf decor.
Use pine cones and greenery to make this hanging ball of decor!
This is a great idea for how to fill a glass ball ornament with mini pine cones.
A fun tutorial for how to make these yarn-wrapped ornaments.
Combine burlap, ornaments, and pine cones to make a rustic wreath!
Give pine cones a bit of a fancified-look to make a really cute and inexpensive ornament.
Transform pine cones into fire starters using this simple tutorial.
If you have a bunch of pine cones, use them to make a beautiful long garland to hang on the mantel!
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