The only trick to using fresh pine cones in crafts is to remember that pine cones have seeds inside them and some may also contain sap. You can avoid the mess this can cause simply by follows these simple directions.
Here are some crafts I have made using pine cones, and some others that were shared by visitors just like you! (Feel free to share your pine cone craft ideas!)
Start out by reading The Legend of the Silver Pine Cone then make a silver pine cone for yourself or as a gift!
Then Make These Fun Crafts...
Air Freshener - Fill a large jar with pine cones, potpourri, and a string of lights to make this simple craft.
Angel - Make this great angel complete with grape vine wreath halo and spanish moss hair.
Basket Decoration - Make this stunning tabletop decoration using pine cones, a string of lights, and a basket.
Bird Feeder - Smeared with peanut butter and bird seeds, this makes a tasty tree for the birds.
Pony - A wonderful nature craft made from pine cones, branches, and needles.
Squirrel - I added a pom-pom and pipe cleaners to this pine cone to create a squirrel carrying an acorn.
Wreath - A fun decoration for any time of year. This craft is made with a wire coat hanger and some pine cones.
You can find even more pine cone crafts here.
If you have any great pine cone ideas, please share them with us!
