How to Make a Pine Cone Wreath

A pine cone wreath is an easy, seasonal decoration to make. It can be a fall decoration or a winter holiday decoration. No matter how you design your wreath, it can be a fun family project for everyone to complete. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Old newspaper or table covering
• Pine cones in a variety of sizes
• Florist wire
• Grapevine wreath
• Glue gun
• Glue sticks
• Decorative items to place on the wreath
• Ribbon, preferably wire-edged
• Door hanger

1. Place an old newspaper on the table where you plan to work. Plug in the glue gun, and let it warm up. Set the glue gun on a heat resistant pad.

2. Insert florist wire into the base of the larger pine cones. Space them evenly around the wreath, and then wire them in place.

3. Arrange the smaller pine cones on the grapevine wreath without gluing them on. This allows you to create a balanced wreath.

4. When the appearance of the wreath suits you, begin gluing the pine cones in place on the wreath. Select a starting point, and work your way around the wreath. Add glue to the base of the large pine cones as well to stabilize them on the wreath.

5. Position your decorative items on the wreath without gluing them. Try a variety of arrangements until you discover the one you like the best. Glue the decorative items to the wreath. Or, if they are heavier, use the florist wire to fasten them to the wreath.

6. Weave the ribbon through the pine cones in a manner that suits you. Create a matching bow. Fasten it to the wreath with florist wire.

7. Create a hook on the back of the wreath. Twist a couple piece of florist wire together, then weave one end through the top of the wreath. Connect both ends by twisting them together. Hang your wreath.

Tips & Warnings

• The pine cone wreath is heavy, so use a sturdy door hanger to display it.

[writer7]

on 11/20/2008 Thanks for the article. Now I have a neat creative project to try my new hot glue gun on right away.

[Teachforever]

on 11/19/2008 Thanks for the creativity.

[taylorjacob]

on 11/18/2008 Ummm pine cones!!! 5 stars

[sharishops]

on 11/17/2008 I love the pine cone wreaths! I've added this as a resource site to my article on How to Use Flameless Candles to Make a Pine Cone Centerpiece. These would make nice companion pieces for the holidays! 5 stars!

[psychonurse]

on 11/16/2008 For some reason, we have a plethara of cones this year, and I was wondering how to make use of Mother Nature's gifts--Thanks for a detailed "how to". 5*****