Some of the earliest memories of Christmas crafting involve pinecones, paint, beads, glue, and a lot of laughter. There’s something about making up holiday décor with natural elements like pinecones that we can find everywhere this time of year.
And if you’re anything like me and eager to make some beautiful gifts but not so sure where to start, this list should get your creative juices flowing. I know researching it got mine going!
Pinecone Wreath
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I love this idea. It’s so simple yet gives you so much room to go crazy with your own unique touches. Toss some glitter on this pinecone wreath with some craft glue, add ornaments, wrap some yarn in, add pom-poms – whatever you want to make your own Christmas style to the beautiful idea.
Painted, Beaded Pinecone Trees
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I remember making these in kindergarten! These beaded pinecone trees were my favorite craft and I proudly brought mine home. I remember for years regluing beads back on to the pinecones until they accidentally got crushed. They’re simple, easy, and beautiful. I think I might just do some of these again this year!
Pinecone Fire Starters
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These pinecone fire starters are not only cute and make for a great decoration piece all season long, but they make for great gifts and work for your own holiday fun. Keep a pail under cover when you’re not using them, then bring them out when you light up that firepit on Christmas Eve!
Pinecone Centerpiece Trees
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Personally, I’d follow this tutorial to build the basic structure, then I’d add some additional touches to the simple pinecone centerpiece tree design. I’m thinking green spray paint, or maybe gold, with some splashes of other colors to resemble ornaments. If using it outdoors, I’d also add a string of battery-powered or solar-powered Christmas lights. But, even if you just want to keep it simple, it’s gorgeous as is!
Tobacco Basket Wreath with Greenery and Pinecones
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This one doesn’t have a particular tutorial, but more of a concept. You’ll need to grab a plain tobacco basket, some greenery, a few pinecones (ideally, follow one of the tutorials below for frosting or “dusting” them with “snow”), a large gingham bow, and some glue. Lay them out in the design you like, then attach the items with glue. Ideally, I’d also recommend using some fishing line to tie the elements into the basket first, then glue everything in. You can look at the images on this Etsy account to get some ideas for your own version.
Greenery Swag with Dried Fruit and Snow Dusted Pinecones
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Here’s another one you’ll have to get a little creative with. Grab some twine for tying everything together, plus some got glue, then “dust” the pinecones you want to use, some greenery, and then some dried fruit like orange slices. Connect everything together with the glue and pull it all together with some burlap ribbon. Voila – a beautiful swag that looks totally unique!
Check the image on Country Living for some ideas of how exactly you might want to do it.
Giant Pinecone Garland
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If you’ve got space – indoors or out! – that just needs a heaping giant pile of pinecones, this giant pinecone garland is the answer! Follow along with the simple tutorial and you’ll have this stunning garland to use anywhere you like, be that hanging from the rafters on the porch, draped over the mantle in the living room, or anywhere else.
Felt Pine Cone Fox
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Foxes are one of my absolutely favorite animals! When I spotted these adorable little felt pinecone foxes, I knew I had to share the tutorial. It’s a great craft to do with the kids or without – they’re so cute everyone will love them!
Pinecone Santa Wreath
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If you’re looking for something a little more colorful than many of the other Christmas wreaths out there made with pinecones, check out this inexpensive, fun, bright red Santa-themed wreath, complete with Santa belt.
DIY Snow-Covered Pinecones
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This tutorial is the perfect choice for making the “base” for a bunch of your Christmas pinecone crafts this year. You’ll have some gorgeous, snow-covered pinecones to use anywhere you like – or just as they are.
Pinecone Bow Ornament
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For a simple, easy, and beautiful pinecone craft the kids can help with – or you can dress up as you like for something more sophisticated – this little pinecone bow ornament is absolutely perfect. Follow along on the tutorial, if you need it!
DIY Metallic Pinecone Wreath
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For a stunning, sparkling wreath for that front door, this beautiful metallic pinecone wreath is a great choice. I’m seriously contemplating this one as a gift for my sister who loves dazzling, sparkling things as much as I do! And it’s so easy. Maybe we’ll just have a girls’ night making them together instead. I think I’ll switch up the colors for a little more Christmas cheer, though.
Ombre Painted Pinecones
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This is another great pinecone project that you can use for a ton of other pinecone crafts this season. The tutorial shows you how to create a three-plus shade ombre for your pinecones to use for whatever projects you’ve got in mind this Christmastime.
Simple Pinecone Chandelier Swag
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If you’ve got a chandelier, you’ll love this idea. You just need some greenery, pinecones, glue, twine, and any embellishment details you want to create this gorgeous seasonal swag for your chandelier.
Snowy Pinecone Mason Jar Candles
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What holiday décor – indoor or outdoor! – is complete without some votives? These snowy pinecone mason jar candles are the perfect choice for the mantle, the front porch, the back patio table, or anywhere else, really. Just follow along with the tutorial and grab some snow texture paint, lace, twine, pinecones, and Epsom salts.
Pinecone Topiary
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At first, I wasn’t going to add this one – I thought it looked a bit too much like “non-Christmas” décor to me. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized the simple beauty of the piece is perfect for the season – but anyone like me who loves the sparkle and splash can dress this up on their own. It won’t take long to make it and it will wind up being one of your central outdoor decoration pieces, I’m pretty sure, for years to come!
Sparkly Pinecone Cork Trees
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Grab some sparkly metallic paint, crafting pinecones, and some corks for this one. It’s a simple, easy, and gorgeous project that will really dress up whatever spot you place these sparkly pinecone cork trees in. They’d make a great snow day project with older kids, too.
Glass Cloche Pinecones
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For this decorative piece, you’ll need some pinecones, artificial snow, glass cloches, and a little creativity. Just spray some pinecones with the fake snow, place them under the cloches with greenery or other seasonal items (or just use the pinecones), and cover with the glass. If you like, add a little fake snow to the glass as well for an extra magical touch of winter wonderland charm.
Mini Pinecone Tree Pots
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These mini pinecone tree pots are a super-simple pinecone craft to do with the kids. You just need some pinecones, small terra cotta planters, glitter paint or markers, and other kid-friendly craft supplies and 15 minutes of your time! They’re easy, fun, and look great when you’re all done!
Paint-Dipped Pinecone Place Card
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For super simple place cards for your Christmas gathering – indoors or outdoors, depending on your climate – these paint-dipped pinecone pieces are perfect. You don’t need a tutorial. Just a little container with a large enough mouth that you can dip the pinecones in. Then grab some acrylic paint in colors you love (white, gold, silver, green, and red are all great options). Dip the cones in as far as you like, pull out, and let dry.
When they’re dry, you can either tie the cards onto the pinecones with twine or yarn, or you can insert the cards into the pinecones.
5-Minute Pinecone Arrangement
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Scroll down about halfway on the page and you’ll see the simple pinecone arrangement. You just need a wooden bowl, pinecones, a glass chimney and candle, and any seasonal embellishments you’d like to add in. I’d recommend some greenery, berries, or some dried fruit.
Pom-Pom Pinecone Ornaments
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Okay, these are just the cutest little pinecone ornaments ever! They’re so simple, too, and perfect for making with the kids. You need some miniature rainbow pompoms, yarn, pinecones, tacky glue and that’s it! Follow the tutorial, if need be.
Upcycled Easter Egg to Pinecone and Acorn Display
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I love upcycling anything, but especially things like plastic Easter eggs. This craft does just that! You can turn your old eggs into pinecones and acorns for the cutest centerpiece. You’ll need some paint, string, acorns, and a few other supplies to put these all together. It’s a simple way to get your home décor ready for the holidays. Just use some other paint colors for a more Christmas-y tone.
Multicolored Pinecone Garland
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If you walked around my house, you would spot garlands of all sorts and colors everywhere. But I don’t have any pinecone garlands. Yet. This one’s inspiring me to get on that! The pinecone garland is pretty easy to construct and shows you how to get some colors on those cones. Definitely a winner!
Painted Pinecone Christmas Trees
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Scroll down a little ways to find these painted pinecone Christmas trees in pots. They’re pretty easy to make and the tutorial super easy to follow. The end result is absolutely adorable – and anyone in the family can help.
Yarn-Wrapped Pinecones
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For another kid-friendly craft, grab some yarn and pinecones. These yarn-wrapped pinecones are a great way for kids to develop fine motor skills while producing some fun, colorful Christmas decoration pieces to use around the porch or house. You don’t need glue or anything else except the yarn and pinecones. Ideally, choose bright colored yarns for the best results.
Frosted Greenery and Pinecone Wreath
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For an elegant wreath to hang on the front door, check out this tutorial from ToolBox Divas. The tutorial provides all the info you need for frosting the wreath, attaching the pinecones and embellishments – and all without a lot of time or work. You’ll just need to leave time for drying between steps.
Berry Pinecone Candle in a Box
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What Christmas display would be complete without some berries and candles? This lovely box – for tabletop, deck railing, or mantle – is the perfect blend of rustic pinecones, shiny red berries, and glowing candles. And it takes less than 10 minutes to put together.
Ombre Painted Pinecone Wreath
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Here’s the perfect way to use those ombre pinecones you learned how to make earlier in the list! This particular ombre pinecone wreath is a more multi-seasonal option using blue, pink, orange, yellow, and white. Myself, I’d use red, green, gold, silver, white, and maybe some blue to craft this gorgeous wreath. But that’s just me.
Simple Pinecone Door Swag
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Here’s another one you’ll need to scroll a little for. But the pictures and instructions tell you how to make these simple but gorgeous pinecone swags for your door. They’re pretty easy to put together and you only need pinecones, twine, and hot glue.
Frosted Pinecone Box
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Here’s another gorgeous pinecone centerpiece box. This one uses greenery, faux snow, a distressed box, and pinecones. Tweak with your own holiday style. The tutorial is for the faux snow pinecones, but you’ll catch glimpses of the distressed box using eucalyptus for a unique take on Christmas.
Pinecone Gnome Ornaments
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I totally have a thing for gnomes (I may have a slight penchant for fairy tales!), so when I spotted these, I knew immediately I’d recommend them to anyone who loves gnomes or thinks their kids would enjoy making some crazy little characters to decorate with for Christmas. The best part is that they’re gnome ornaments, so you can hang them on the tree, or from hooks on the porch or deck.
Vibrant Berry Pinecone Ornaments
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These vibrant berry pinecone ornaments immediately take me back to my childhood. We had some similar decorations hanging on our tree for as long as I can remember until the hurricane destroyed the shed where the Christmas décor was kept off-season. I think I might have to hit up Michael’s for the supplies for these beautiful, simple, natural ornaments.
Simple Frosted Tip Pinecone Garland
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For another pinecone garland option, these simple frosted tip pinecones are the perfect “extra” touch for folks looking for something with just a little bit more color than straight pinecones. Plus, the garland itself is more colorful and adds some other elements the others don’t (like snowballs). They’re pretty easy to make and even easier to hang.
Sparkling Frosted Pinecone Ornaments
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Ooh, sparkly! These beautiful little frosted pinecones are so pretty! They sparkle, they shine – they’re the perfect craft for someone like me – and hopefully you. Follow the tutorial and notch up the sparkles or scale back, depending on your taste for the perfect budget-friendly pinecone Christmas ornaments to keep or give away.
Natural Pinecone Wreath with a Hint of Greenery
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Here’s another natural-looking Christmas wreath using mostly pinecones but adding in a touch of greenery for an extra pop of color. You can make the wreath in about an hour and hang it on the door the same day – no dry time. Grab a wire form from the dollar store, some string lights, pine branches or clippings, pinecones, and some berries to create an elegant wreath unique to just your front door.
DIY Cinnamon-Scented Pinecones
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I wouldn’t have thought of making scented pinecones – but these sound like an amazing craft for the family to make together for some simple, beautiful aromas around the home for the holidays. Follow the tutorial for two different options of cinnamon-scented pinecones.
Pinecone Star Wreath
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This lovely large pinecone star wreath is a simple and beautiful way to dress up the front door or over the mantle. Make it straight and simple like the tutorial suggests or use some of the modified pinecones above (think ombre or frosted) or add some embellishments like greenery, berries, or ribbon.
Pinecone Reindeer Ornaments
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Here are some more adorable animals made from pinecones – pinecone reindeer ornaments! They’re a great craft to do with the kids. You just need pinecones, ribbon, little pom-poms, brown felt, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and some glue. They’re so cute, fun, and easy – everybody will love making and receiving them.
Simple Glitter Pinecones
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These glittery pinecones are easy to make and add a lot of glam and style without a lot of effort. Make them up and place them in a glass bowl or jar for a quick, simple, and absolutely gorgeous centerpiece for next to nothing.
Elegant Pinecone Candle Holders
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I didn’t think I’d ever say that pinecones could be elegant – but these pinecone candleholders definitely change my mind. They’re absolutely gorgeous and belong on a dressy mantle. The tutorial will take you through the process so you can make them as elegantly as the samples they show off – and they’re a lot easier to make than you’d think.
Polka Dot Pom-Pom Pinecone Wreath
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Here’s another fun, colorful wreath to make up for the front door without having to incorporate a lot of extra elements. You’ll need pinecones, of course, plus a wreath frame (hello, dollar store!), miniature pom-poms, flue, and maybe some yarn, if you feel like it.
Super Simple Pinecone Jingle Trees
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Here are some more super simple “potted” pinecone trees. These use a simple ribbon with jingle bells to get the job done – and they’re just so adorable! I think these would be great for a centerpiece on the table or lined up on the mantle with candles between.
Pinecone Elves
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Earlier I pointed out some super fun gnome ornaments from pinecones. Well, here are some adorable elves! The DIY tutorial will take you through the process step-by-step via video. You just need some pinecones, felt, wooden bead heads, jingle bells, and glue.
DIY Pinecone Potpourri
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This craft is perfect for your home or as a gift to give away. You’ll combine together dried herbs, dried fruit peels, and spices with pinecones from some lovely bottles of potpourri to share.
Mini Star Pinecone Ornaments
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I absolutely adore these little pinecone star ornaments! They’re perfect for making with both kids and grown ups, and they’re super easy to make and tweak to fit your own style.
Pinecone Snowflake Wreath
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This gorgeous and unique snowflake pinecone wreath is so much fun! I spotted it across the web in various colors, including a stunning spray paint in white. I would have tossed in some glitter for some sparkle, but that’s just me. Of course, you can leave it as is – natural pinecones all the way.
Pinecone Door Hanging
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Here’s another simple way to dress up the front door with pinecones. It’s just a simple, natural-looking door hanging piece. You’ll need some natural sticks, twine, and pinecones, and that’s it for the basic model. You can, of course, dress it up a little with some ribbon or ornaments hanging in between the pinecones, too.
Snowy Pinecone Mason Jar Candle Holders
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For a dressier take on the mason jar candle holder, these gorgeous snowy pinecone jars are the perfect choice. Dress them up with frosted berries, ribbon, frosted greenery, and, of course, those lovely snowy pinecones.
Pinecone Sconce Hanging
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This idea is only an image. There isn’t a tutorial to help you recreate it, but it seems simple enough for you to make it without the step-by-step process.
If you know how to make a burlap bow, you can easily attach pinecones to it for a rustic Christmas décor item.
White Pinecone Votive Centerpiece
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For a super simple but gorgeous snowy pinecone centerpiece, grab a woven basket, some frosted pinecones, greenery, and a few votives and holders. It’s so gorgeous! Personally, I’m annoyed I haven’t thought of it before!
Bleached Pinecones
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For one more take on creating your pinecone “base” for other projects, these bleached pinecones are definitely a wonderful choice. Follow the simple tutorial using bleach, a bucket, bricks to prevent the pinecones from floating, and the natural drying element of the sun to make them. Easy and gorgeous!
Red-Capped Pinecone Gnome Ornaments
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While this website appears to be in Polish, the pictures show you pretty clearly what you need to do to follow along in making your own long, red-capped gnome ornaments. You’ll need some red felt, long pinecones, white paint, glue, wooden beads, and some string.
Make One, Make All!
Okay, so realistically, you can’t make all the pinecone crafts this year, but these gorgeous, fun, and easy pine cone craft for Christmas projects should definitely give you plenty to do all winter long with and without the kids.
Personally, I’m definitely going to be working with some of these super simple centerpieces and wreaths for some different Christmas décor this year.