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Time Needed
30 minutes (plus drying time)
Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
6+
Materials Needed
- Pinecones
- Paint (red, green, gold, etc.)
- Glitter
- String or ribbon
- Small paintbrush
- Hot glue gun (adult supervision required)
Pinecone Ornaments
Turn pinecones into festive Christmas tree decorations!
Instructions
- 1
Clean your pinecones and let them dry completely
- 2
Paint the tips of the pinecone scales with colorful paint
- 3
While the paint is still wet, sprinkle with glitter
- 4
Let dry completely
- 5
Tie a loop of string or ribbon around the top of the pinecone
- 6
Secure with a dab of hot glue if needed
- 7
Hang on your Christmas tree!
Prisha's Tips
You can also spray the pinecones with scented oils to make them smell like cinnamon or pine!