Simple Craft Ideas – Make a Pinecone Wreath
Ideas for Outdoor Fall and Winter Decorating
Sep 21, 2009
Wreaths are a great way to add a decorative touch to doors, and a pinecone wreath is a lovely ornament that looks just as great in the winter as it does in the fall. In fact, with just a few minor changes, a homemade pinecone wreath will last from the first days of autumn, through the Christmas holidays, and until the end of winter.
A pinecone wreath is a simple craft project that anyone can do. It's inexpensive and very few materials are required. While this can be a fun craft project for kids, remember that small children should always be supervised when using a hot glue gun.
Materials Needed for a Homemade Pinecone Wreath
- Circular Styrofoam wreath form
- Brown spray paint
- Enough pinecones to cover the form
- Hot glue gun and sticks
- Decorative ribbon (different colors for each season)
Instructions for Making a Pinecone Wreath
Begin in the fall by collecting pinecones. Try to find ones that are similar in size and not too big. Small and compact works best for this craft project. Remember that they can always be purchased in craft stores if you can't find what you're looking for in nature.
- Cover the Styrofoam form in brown spray paint to match the pinecones. Consider placing it in a box while painting to contain the spray paint and avoid making a mess.
- Use the hot glue gun to glue pinecones to the entire wreath (at the front and sides only), keeping the cones as close together as possible.
- The number of pinecones required depends on the size of the wreath and the size of the pinecones that have been selected. Use smaller pinecones to fill in spaces between larger pinecones.
- Use decorative ribbon to embellish the piece. A large satin bow tied around the bottom looks beautiful and glamorous. Use a color that matches the interior decorating scheme as it will give guests a sneak peak of what they will see inside. As the seasons change, change the ribbon. While a burnt orange can look spectacular in the fall, an elegant white or gold can be perfect for Christmas.
Ways to Embellish a Pinecone Wreath
While pinecone wreaths are naturally beautiful and simple, they can be embellished in many ways if desired.
- Autumn – To keep with the natural theme of pinecones, tuck in other natural fall elements such as nuts and acorns, or cluster of berries. Either tuck them in snuggly between pinecones or attach with thin floral wire (where possible, such as with berry clusters).
- Winter – Winter flowers look timeless and elegant when tucked into a pinecone wreath. Try a few poinsettia blossoms tucked in at intervals throughout the wreath. Bits of evergreen also work well.
The great thing about these simple wreaths is that they can be embellished as much or as little as desired. They are equally beautiful filled with seasonal accessories as they are on their own.
There's no need to limit wreaths to the front door. Hang them on mailboxes, railings, fence posts, or any other areas around the exterior of your home.
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