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You can pick up pinecones that have fallen to the ground all year round, right?
You’ve probably often seen them lying around in parks with pine trees.
Why not try a craft activity using familiar pinecones at your facility? It keeps material costs down, and with a bit of creativity, you can make plenty of different pieces.
So this time, we’re introducing a collection of pinecone craft ideas for older adults.
Craft activities use the fingertips a lot and stimulate the brain, helping to prevent dementia or slow its progression.
Pinecones are familiar to many seniors and may bring back past memories or moments with their children.
Please make these together while staying close and supportive to the older adults.
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[For Seniors] Recommended Pine Cone Crafts! Idea Collection (1–10)
Pinecone Flower Magnet
Why not try making a cute flower-shaped magnet out of a pine cone? Cut off about the top two-thirds of the pine cone.
Since you’ll attach the magnet to the bottom of the cone, smooth it out with sandpaper so the magnet adheres easily.
Once it’s smooth, glue on the magnet and you’re done! The natural color of the pine cone is cute enough as is, but to make it even more flower-like, we recommend painting it with acrylics or using spray paint.
You can also use extra pine cones or paper templates to add small leaves for a fun decorative touch!
Pinecone doll
Pinecone dolls are a perfect craft for autumn.
They’re made using pinecones, acorns, twigs, and dried leaves.
Because they use natural materials, you can appreciate the unique character of each component.
All you need to do is attach the materials with a hot glue gun, so it’s an easy craft for older adults to try.
Touching natural materials allows you to experience the season, which can also help stimulate the minds and bodies of seniors.
By imagining a leaf as a violin, you can complete a doll that looks like it’s playing the violin.
flower ball
As one of the craft activities for seniors that uses familiar natural materials, here is how to make an adorable “flower ball” from pinecones.
This craft stimulates the brain through finger movements and can help prevent cognitive decline.
Pinecones are easy to obtain and familiar to many older adults, which can also spark conversations about past memories.
The flower ball is simple and safe to make, though care is needed when using a hot glue gun.
The finished flower ball can be enjoyed as a wall decoration or a hanging ornament.
It’s also lovely to make them together with seniors while reminiscing and sharing stories.
owl
Owls are well known as birds that bring good luck.
They also appear in ancient Roman mythology and are considered symbols of wisdom.
They are beloved by many as bringers of prosperity in business and good fortune.
Let’s make one of these auspicious owls using a pine cone.
It’s easy—you just need a pine cone, felt, and googly eyes.
Since the process is simply attaching parts with glue, it’s safe even for older adults.
Display it by your front door and look forward to seeing what kind of good luck it brings.
Hedgehog made from a pine cone
This eco-friendly, unique hedgehog uses pinecones you can find in parks and other places.
There’s no fiddly work at all, so it’s great even if you’re not good at crafts! All you need is a pinecone, air-dry clay, glue, and drawing tools.
Make the face and feet with the clay and fit them onto the pinecone.
While they’re in place, draw the eyes, mouth, and other features.
To keep it from sticking to the base, lay down a sheet of clear plastic.
After waiting a day for the clay to dry, glue everything together.
This piece really shows the warmth of the materials and is super cute.
You can expand the idea to other animals or even fruits like persimmons—try brainstorming together and making your own original creations!
Pinecone wreath
Some of you may have gone to parks or campsites and picked up pinecones.
If you’ve gathered a lot, why not make a pinecone wreath and enjoy a lovely Christmas? It can be a bit of a hassle, but we recommend sterilizing the pinecones in boiling water.
Be sure to dry them thoroughly before making the wreath.
Try attaching the pinecones to a wreath base with a hot glue gun or fastening them with wire—get creative! A wreath you’ve worked hard to make by hand will feel special and become something you can look forward to every year.
A pine cone from a cedar tree like a rose
There are many kinds of pine cones, and among them, the most striking are cedar pine cones.
They don’t produce seeds unless the tree is over 30 years old, making them quite rare.
Their shape even resembles a rose, which is why they’re called cedar roses.
This time, let’s make a flower arrangement using cedar roses.
Simply soaking cedar roses in bleach will remove the color and give them a rich, nuanced finish.
Then, by coating them with color spray, you can create a flower arrangement in any style you like.