Pine cone crafts are perfect for fall!
Make pine cone decorations or just have a great time crafting with your kids.
Skills Required: Beginner.These ideas are perfect for children and adults alike; no previous crafting skills needed.
Have you ever tried pine cone crafts with your kids?
Or even just yourself (no judgements here!).
And the best part is that they are 1) free and 2) seemingly unlimited during the fall!
Not only are the cones amazing for crafts, but they are great for decorations as well.
They also last a LONG time.
I have the same bowl of pine cone decorations on my mantel that Ive had for 21 years now.
One of my forestry professors gave me two huge pine cones and I use them year round.
They arent even painted .
but I just love the natural look they give my decor!
They are dirty and potentially have bugs.
Its really up to you, but I recommend a little preparation.
its not a big deal.
To start, youre going to want to remove the sap and bugs.
There are two ways that I suggest.
Pre-heat the oven to 200oF and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Place the pine cones in the oven for 30 minutes or until all of the sap has melted.
Not only that, but youll be killing any of the little beastie bugs that live within.
Another option is washing your pine cones.
This can take hours to several days.
Some people prefer washing because it removes (rather than melts on) the sap.
Ill leave it up to you!
Choose your preferred color and hold the spray can about 6-8 inches away.
Apply light, even coats, turning the pine cone to cover all angles.
Use acrylic paint and a small brush for more detailed work.
This allows you to paint specific areas, like the tips or edges of the scales.
Now that youve got all the info, its time for you to check out the projects!
Just scroll down to see them.
