Last year my oldest came home from school with a pinecone ornament for our Christmas tree. I loved the look of the white painted tips, and wanted to add a lot more of them onto the tree this year! So, I collected some over the last year, and tonight we spent some time painting the tips of pinecones!
This is truly the easiest DIY ever! All you need is:
- Paint, watered down until it’s thinner so that it doesn’t get clumped in the tiny spaces.
- Paintbrush
- Pinecones, the sturdier the better!
- Ribbon. I think a thin shimmery ribbon is nice, but some twine, or even string would look good.
Do you add pinecones into the decorating mix at your house in the fall and winter seasons? Have you painted them before? Next I’d like to try dipping some pinecones to look like these ones (above) by Jessica Christman. Aren’t they pretty?!
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Simple and beautiful. I’ve been thinking about doing something similar with gold…glitter maybe?
Looking forward to seeing your take on it Meesh! I’m sure it will be gorgeous!
Simple yet effective – Love it, hope you are feeling better!
Thanks Heather. Not yet… grr.
Sweet rosa!
Birch + Bird Vintage Home Interiors » Blog Archive » Handmade + Vintage for Christmas December 5, 2012 8:02AM
[...] crafty but no time to dive into a big project? Rosa’s painted pinecones are easy-peasy and fun for the whole family to enjoy. And there’s still time to put together [...]
What a great idea and so nice to have the kids involved as well! I love the look of pine cones you just can’t go wrong!
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I love using pinecones, but have never painted them. My daughter just gave me one that she found, and at almost 18, that’s truly a special gift for this mom. Those days seem so long ago… I will definitely be keepsaking it, but you have given me a new idea on how! Thanks, Rosa!
I love it when my kids give me gifts from nature! The stones go into a pretty bowl, and pinecones into the ornament making collection!
I just saw some in a store somewhere and they were charging something crazy like $35 for a set of 3. Are they out of their minds????? these are great and your little guy is super cute in that picture.
Pinecones are always ridiculously priced at this time of year! I saw a bag of them for $19 at Homesense last year… that’s the reason I collected them this year. FREE! lol
They look great with the tips frosted and I agree so pretty dipped! I want to try it…or maybe just go eat some white chocolate. decisions:)
Haha! Chocolate always come first…
I love this idea! My kids love all things paint. I can’t remember how I discovered your blog, but I like your content
Thanks for the sweet words Julia. I’m so glad you found my blog!
This is so lovely Rosa. You and the boys did a great job! Happy Weekend to you.
So beautiful. I love pinecones and find a lot where I live, but wasn’t sure what to do with them until now. Thank you!
Thanks Melissa! Yay, I’m glad that I’ve inspired you! Have fun!
Love this project!