Make Pine Cone Christmas Decorations

3. Pine Cone Basket Decorations:
 
Pine cone baskets are very popular and classy. All you need is a basket – again, this is your choice. Choose a basket that appeals to you. It can either have a handle or not have a handle.
 
You will need several pinecones, in various shapes and sizes. Arrange the pine cones in the basket. Further fill the basket with bits of holly and other evergreen foliage. You can even decorate the basket with Christmas tree lights, ribbon, glitter glue, or a variety of other materials. If it has a handle, make a nice bow and attach it to the handle of the basket.
 
These work well on coffee tables, dinner table center pieces, and on fireplace hearths. If you have cats or small children, you may want to glue the contents of the basket in place.
 
4. Pine Cone Angel:
 
Get a nice sized pine cone, and spray paint it white. Use glitter glue to decorate the angels ‘dress,’ which is the pine cone.
 
Purchase an angel doll head or use a 1 inch to 2 inch wooden bead. If using a bead, purchase doll hair and glue it on top of the bead. Decorate the face with markers or paint.
 
Place glue inside the edges of the hole in the bottom of the doll head and press it down over the top of the pine cone firmly.
 
Wings can be made out of a variety of material. Some suggestions include white netting, white felt, white cloth, and white lace. Cut the wings in the shape of a butterfly and attach them to the back of the pine cone – on the angel’s back – with hot glue.

5. Pine Cone Christmas Tree:
 
For this project, choose a pine cone that is opened up really well.
 
Using green or red ribbon, form and tie a loop to the tip of the pine cone. This will serve as the hanger. Spray paint the pine cone green, and sprinkle either silver or gold glitter over the pine cone while it is still wet. Allow the pine cone to dry.
 
Glue sequins on the ‘tree’ for ornaments. Use a variety of colors for this. Finish decorating your tree with garland. You can use a couple of single strands of silver tinsel for this – or use rick-a-rack, which can be found near the sewing supplies in any crafts store.
 
You can even put a little snow on your tree with some white paint. Again, use your imagination and try different things. Pine cones are free, and if they aren’t free, they are very cheap!

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