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Christmas crafts with pinecones! A collection of ideas you can make with your kids

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“This year, I’d love to try making my own Christmas decorations.” If you’re feeling the same way, how about some crafts using pinecones? Pinecones you can pick up in parks or along walking paths can be transformed into stylish decorations like glass ornaments, wreaths, and wall-hanging trees.

Paint them, add ribbons or decorative balls—the possibilities are endless.

The natural warmth of the materials will elevate your home’s interior.

We’ve gathered easy ideas to get you started, so brighten your Christmas with pinecones this winter!

Christmas crafts with pine cones! A collection of ideas you can make with kids (1–10)

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How about making a pinecone kendama you can play with after crafting? First, use pens and stickers to decorate two paper cups however you like.

Once you’re done, glue the cups together bottom to bottom, then use kite string to connect the cups and the pinecone—that’s it! You can give the cups a Christmas-themed design, or decorate them and imagine the pinecone as a Christmas tree.

With a bit of creativity, it turns into the perfect holiday craft.

Be sure to finish it as a pinecone kendama that looks great on display, too.

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Pine cone craft that won’t get your hands dirty

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When it comes to Christmas crafts, pinecone trees are such a classic idea.

But pinecones have a complex shape, so painting them can take time, and little kids often end up getting paint on their hands and clothes.

So here’s a simple way to color pinecones: use a plastic bag.

Put paint and a pinecone into the bag, then shake or knead it to apply the color.

If you want a light coat, shake it; if you want a deeper color, kneading is recommended.

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Pinecone Christmas wreath

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Pinecone Christmas wreath

Adorable for your entryway! Here’s a pinecone Christmas wreath you can make.

You’ll need aluminum wire, Q pins, nippers, pins, craft glue, a hot glue gun, and ribbon.

First, attach Q pins to the pinecones and let them dry.

Next, thread the pinecones onto the wire and shape the wreath.

Finally, add white paint for color, then decorate with ribbon—and you’re done! You can adjust the size and decorations as you like.

If you’re worried about bugs or dirt, do some pre-cleaning before you start.

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Christmas crafts made with pinecones! A collection of ideas you can make with kids (11–20)

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Let’s try making a pinecone—an autumn and winter motif—out of paper! It’s perfect as an objet d’art or as a decoration for wreaths and trees, ideal for Christmas and New Year’s.

First, take colored construction paper cut into squares, fold it, and make cuts with scissors to create the scales of the pinecone.

You’ll need to make several parts with different numbers of scales, so it might require some patience! Thread each part onto a bamboo skewer and secure them with glue.

Adding color with acrylic paint or the like makes it extra cute! Finally, trim the bamboo skewer, and you’re done.

You can switch up the colors to match each winter event.

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Felt pine cone

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Felt pine cone

Here’s how to make a felt pinecone with simple cut-and-paste steps.

You’ll need felt, a styrofoam ball, and jute twine or ribbon.

Prepare a long, narrow strip of felt and make evenly spaced slits along it.

Trim the corners of the slits, then wrap the felt around the styrofoam ball, securing it with a hot glue gun as you go.

Attach jute twine or a ribbon at the end, and your pinecone ornament is complete.

You can hang it on a Christmas tree, display it on a wall, or leave off the string and use it as decor.

Try making it in natural colors that suit the winter season.

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Pinecone wreath

This is a Christmas wreath made with pinecones.

The key is combining various sizes to create a natural, soft look.

Use a wire hanger as the wreath base, and repeatedly attach bundles of pinecones—tied together with wire—to the frame.

You can make it solely with pinecones, but layering them over greenery like ivy or holly will accentuate the dark tones of the pinecones.

It could also be interesting to lightly tint the pinecones with paint instead of using them as-is.

To enhance the Christmas feel, I recommend adding red and yellow accents as decorations.

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A Christmas tree made by stacking pine cones

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A Christmas tree made by stacking pine cones

This cute Christmas tree makes the most of the natural texture of pinecones.

For the first tier, glue seven pinecones together in a hexagonal shape.

This will be the base, so make sure they’re firmly attached.

For the second tier use four pinecones, the third tier two, and place one on top to finish.

The differing sizes of pinecones give it a unique, personalized look—another great feature.

If you cut up a wreath and fill in the gaps irregularly, it’ll look even more like a tree! Then add your favorite decorations, such as ball picks.

A tree topper and ribbon will make it extra festive.

It’s a perfect table-friendly size that will lift the mood wherever you display it.

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