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Pine Cone Tree Ornament
Make a tiny Christmas tree using a pine cone. A great ornament for your own Christmas tree.


Materials Needed:

  • Pine Cone
  • Paint
  • Sequins, Beads, Etc.
  • Ribbon
  • Glue
Instructions:
Cut a six inch length of ribbon. Tie it into a circle and glue the tied section to the pointy tip of the pine cone. Hold the pine cone by the ribbon and paint it green. While the paint is still wet, sprinkle glitter on your pine cone if you like.

When the paint is dry, use miscellaneous supplies to decorate your pine cone so it looks like a miniature Christmas tree. Here are a few ideas of items to use:

  • Yarn
  • Rick-rack
  • Beads
  • Sequins
  • Small Buttons

You can also paint the tips of the branches white if you like to look like snow. The pine cone tree can also sit on a shelf by painting a tiny clay pot to set it in. If you don't have a clay pot, paint a film container lid or milk cap! Use you imagination!

Here are some photos of trees I made using different items (Click on each picture below to see a large photo!):


- See a photo of this craft completed by D. Beveridge.

- See a photo of this craft completed by Molly in IL.

- See a larger photo of this craft completed by G. Kent and C. Kent

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