How to Make a Pinecone Centerpiece
Pinecones make naturally festive table centerpiece arrangements. Start with pinecones that you find in your backyard, and add decor and craft items to create a customized centerpiece. You can also incorporate traditional centerpiece decor, such as candles, in with the pinecones to create a look that is both elegant and rustic at once. Pinecone centerpieces are especially appropriate for fall and winter holiday tables. Be sure to start with pinecones that are in good condition for the best look. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Approximately 50 small and medium pinecones
- 10-by-10-inch piece of cardboard
- Craft knife
- Hot glue gun
- Clear glass vase or candle holder
- Fresh flowers or a pillar candle
Instructions
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Wash approximately 50 small and medium pinecones in warm, soapy water. Rinse the cones with water and allow them to thoroughly air dry.
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Cut a 10-by-10-inch piece of cardboard into a circular shape using a craft knife. Cut a 5-inch circle out of the center to create a ring.
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Place a dab of hot glue on the bottom of a pinecone and press it onto the cardboard ring. Continue gluing the cones to the cardboard, working in rows. Begin in the center of the ring and work your way out, alternating the small and medium pinecones for a varied look.
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Place the pinecone ring in the center of the table. Fill a clear glass vase with a bouquet of holiday-inspired flowers, such as orange and yellow daisies for Thanksgiving or red poinsettias for Christmas, and place it in the middle of the pinecone ring. Set a colorful pillar candle in a clear glass holder in the center of the ring as another option.
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Tips & Warnings
To add a little more color to your centerpiece, you can attach ribbons in and around the pinecones.
References
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