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

Wall decoration with apples and pine cones

How to make a Christmas wall decoration decorated with pine cones and apples. It’s easy to make using only items from the 100-yen shop (Daiso), so try this DIY to add a festive touch to your living room or bedroom!

Wall decoration with apples and pine cones

Brighten up your room! Introducing a wall decoration with apples and pine cones.

You’ll need: pine cones, winter picks, a hot glue gun, apple ornaments, ribbon, raspberry ornaments, cotton, and small ornaments.

First, attach the winter picks little by little to a large pine cone.

Add the ribbon and raspberries while checking the balance.

Finally, attach a small ornament to the end of the ribbon, and you’re done.

Give it a try!

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Christmas frame

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Christmas frame

Here are some ideas for a Christmas frame.

You’ll need decorative parts, decorative natural elements (like nuts and cones), cotton pearl beads, hair accessories, pre-cut fabric, wire-edged ribbon, and a photo frame.

The great thing about this idea is that you can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop, so it’s easy and affordable to make.

Plus, since it’s photo-frame size, it’s easy to display anywhere.

Give it a try!

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A wall-hanging pinecone tree

[Handmade] Making a Christmas tree with pinecones is super easy! 100-yen shop hack

A wall-hanging pinecone tree

Adorably three-dimensional! Here’s an idea for a wall-hanging pinecone tree.

You’ll need a board, pinecones, a glue gun, ornaments, string lights, and decorative materials.

First, start by gluing the pinecones onto the board as the base.

Next, decorate your pinecone tree.

Finally, attach a ribbon to the top of the tree to finish! Even if your pinecones are different sizes, you can balance them when arranging them in a tree shape—so give it a try!

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Flower ball made from pine cones

Flower ball (made with pine cones)

Flower ball made from pine cones

Here’s an idea for making a flower ball with pinecones.

You’ll need a styrofoam ball, U-pins, craft glue, a hot glue gun, and decorative materials like artificial flowers.

First, secure the U-pins to the styrofoam ball.

Next, attach the pinecones with the hot glue gun.

Adding some colored pinecones will enhance the overall look! Finally, insert artificial flowers and leaves to decorate, and you’re done.

It will look lovely hanging from the ceiling or on a wall.

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Pinecone Garland

Super Easy: How to Make a Pinecone Garland [How to Make a Christmas Garland] If you have pinecones and string, you can make a garland!

Pinecone Garland

Here are some ideas for a pinecone garland.

You’ll need glass balls, cotton pods, pinecones, cinnamon sticks, bells, snowman ornaments, screw eyes, scissors, an awl, pliers, and a hot glue gun.

First, attach the hardware to the pinecones.

Next, thread or glue the materials onto a jute twine.

Keep an eye on the overall balance as you add the pieces.

Finish by decorating with ribbons, and you’re done.

Using Christmas-themed motifs will bring a festive Christmas atmosphere to your room!

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Pinecone Ornament Tree

[Pine Cone Ornament Tree] Even if you start now, it’ll be ready by Christmas. A quick and easy one you can make without fuss. Pine cone ornament tree.

Pinecone Ornament Tree

These pinecone ornaments let you enjoy the natural texture of wood directly.

Prepare slightly long wooden branches, jute twine, and pinecones.

A big plus is that, aside from the jute twine, the base doesn’t really require any extra cost.

Arrange the branches while picturing a ladder-like shape made of rope.

Since you’ll snap and adjust pieces that don’t fit, it’s better to use branches that aren’t too thick.

Tie the jute twine in a rope-ladder pattern so it can be hung, and the base is done.

Then loosely tie on the pinecones.

Because the shape looks like a tree, adding other handmade pieces such as mini wreaths around it will give it a Christmas-like feel.

As a tip that applies to other projects as well, you’ll feel safer if you sterilize by boiling beforehand.

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Christmas crafts made with pinecones! A collection of ideas you can make with kids (21–30)

Lots of acorns! Christmas wreath

I'm going to make a Christmas wreath full of acorns! How to make a Christmas wreath

Lots of acorns! Christmas wreath

When you’ve collected a lot of acorns, why not try making a Christmas wreath covered in them? To prevent bugs from emerging, freeze the acorns once and let them dry.

Get a wreath base sold at 100-yen shops, and use a glue gun to attach the acorns however you like.

Once the base is fully covered, wrap a ribbon around it and you’re done! It’s even cuter if you use a variety of acorn types for accents.

Be sure to gather and use the caps, too.

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