Making a Primitive Christmas Wall Cone

An Easy Holiday Craft

Nov 10, 2009

Using Primitive decorations in the home can lend an old-world feeling of peace and contentment, something everyone is looking for in this uncertain economic time.

Primitive style decorating is usually very plain, but during the Christmas season this type of craft pieces with glitter are more than acceptable and add a certain sparkle to the holiday decorating.

This easy and very primitive burlap wall cone will fit in with almost any Country, Early American, or Primitive decorating scheme. It will also make its own statement in an eclectic setting.

Supplies for Primitive Wall Cone

Making the Cone

Begin by rolling the burlap into a cone shape and pinning securely. Thread the needle with the light brown thread and stitch the back of the cone to hold it together securely. Fold the twine into a medium sized loop and sew to the back top of the cone for easy hanging.

Adding That Primitive Touch

Now that the cone is shaped and sewn together, unravel the rim of the cone to the desired raggedy, worn look. If the burlap wants to keep unraveling, take the needle and thread and run a straight stitch around the top edge, under the raveled rim, or add a very thin line of glue.

Painting the Cone

Pour a small amount of the acrylic paint onto the paper plate. Dip the dry brush into the paint and immediately brush it around on the paper plate, getting most of the paint off of the brush. Now brush lightly over the cone, adding more paint until the desired effect is achieved. Set aside and make the accessories to fill the Cone. Sprinkling a small amount of glitter to the drying painted cone, will give it a special sparkle.

Making the Accessories

Paint stars, sticks, and straw with white acrylic paint. Sprinkle with white glitter and allow to dry.

Glue sticks to stars. Extra sticks can be painted and glittered to stand on their own in the cone.

Filling the Cone

Arrange the painted and glittered stars and straw in the cone, arranging into a pleasing display.

An Added Touch

Glue the straw flower to the front of the cone. It is now ready to hang on the wall.

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