Pine Cone Projects

You can make a variety of fun and fabulous crafts using pine cones! You can create everything from simple, painted Christmas tree ornaments to stunning tabletop decorations follow these instructions.

Instructions to make an angel out of a pine cone submited by Cristy. A fun gift idea or even a great Christmas tree ornament.

Both Arlo from OR and Patricia from WA sent in directions for making fire starters using egg carton cups. Here is a combination of the directions each one sent in to me.

Find out how Laura made this angel out of pine cones from a tree in front of her house.

Find out how Laura made this cross out of pine cones from a tree in front of her house.

Find out how Laura made this elephant out of pine cones from a tree in front of her house.

Check out these great tips about using pine cones in your crafts.

From your About.com guide, fill a large jar with pine cones, potpourri, and a string of lights to make this simple craft.

Using these directions, your family can make a collection of pine cone angels. Here is a how-to video to see another way to make a pine cone angel.

From your About.com guide, make this stunning tabletop decoration using pine cones, a string of lights, and a basket.

From your About.com guide. Smeared with peanut butter and bird seeds, this makes a tasty tree for the birds.

From your About.com guide, Make this unique fridge magnet using a closed pine cone.

Pinecone fire starters are helpful when getting your fire started, whether it be in the fireplace or at a campfire. They will change colors adding a fun twist kids and adults alike will love.

Instructions to make a mouse out of a pine cone submitted by Debbie.

From your About.com guide, make mice big and small with a bit of felt, yarn, and a few pom-poms.

Follow these instructions, submitted by Bev, and make a little owl out of a pine cone.

Make this little owl using a opine cone - submitted by Bev.

From your About.com guide, a wonderful nature craft made from pine cones, branches, and needles.

From your About.com guide, this pine cone is ready to hit the slopes with skis made from popsicle sticks and it's wool hat!

rom your About.com guide, use these suggestions to create a whole family of snow people.

From your About.com guide. I added a pom-pom and pipe cleaners to this pine cone to create a squirrel carrying an acorn.

From your About.com guide, make a miniature pine tree using a pine cone. Decorate it it with beads, sequins, or bows if you like.

Instructions to make turkeys using pine cones. A cute Thanksgiving decoration idea shared by Sandy Paty.

From your About.com guide, a fun decoration for any time of year. This craft is made with a wire coat hanger and some pine cones.

Beverly Clark explains how she created this amazing bird house craft using craft sticks, pine cones, branches, and a few other supplies.

Laurel from Ohio explains how she created Santa's sleigh using meat trays and a reindeer using a pine cone.

From your About.com guide, read this interesting legends and make your own silver pine cones.

From your About.com guide, even the youngest kids can help with this painted ornament. You can also watch this how-to video to see another way to make a glitter pine cone.

A unique craft using 3 pine cones.

Use some pipe cleaners and a few other supplies to create this cute table decoration.