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Making a mini pine cone Christmas tree is a fun, festive, and easy craft project that can be completed in just a few simple steps. This project is perfect for older kids or anyone who wants to add a touch of sparkly charm to their holiday décor.
Don’t forget to prepare your pine cones first…you don’t want any creepy crawlies to walk out onto your table….
There are suggestions for fabric and colors, but you can create your own unique combination. You can even use the diamante ribbon left over from making your door bow!
You’ll Need
- Pine cone
- Sponge or paintbrush
- Paint; it could be white, gold or white with a hint of color, or whatever you can think of!
- Cardboard cylinder from paper towel roll or similar
- Scissors
- Diamante ribbon or similar, for example, gold lame ribbon
- Hot glue gun
- Small decorations the size of a pearl; you can have all the same on your little tree or you can alternate between two or more types
Step By Step Instructions
- Paint the tips of your pine cone with your sponge or brush to give a snow effect.
- Allow to dry.
- Cut about 2 inches from the cardboard cylinder.
- Cut ribbon to fit the cylinder. Glue the ribbon as you carefully wrap it around the cylinder
- Allow to dry.
- Run glue around one end of the cylinder.
- Place the base of the pine cone on top of the cylinder.
- Glue decorations into each pine cone opening.