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DIY Gold leaf pinecone garland - easy winter decor
We’ve simply adore gold leaf! It makes everything so classy and awesome, even the simplest craft materials such as pinecones ! This DIY gold leaf pine cone garland is a lovely and chic way to decorate your mantel for Christmas ! While largely intended to jazz up your holiday decor , this gold leaf pinecone garland would be lovely to use throughout the winter months. So who’s ready to get your gold leaf on?
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Gold glided pinecone christmas tree ornaments
This gorgeous and simple gold gilded pine cone ornament is very easy to make and can quickly be replicated to fill an entire tree. If you like natural ornaments its a perfect choice for you!
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Winter luminaries - snowy pinecone candle jars
Make pretty winter luminaries that appear to be covered with freshly fallen snow using snow texture paint! Oh so gorgeous and perfect for the holidays, they are very easy to make. They will look great all lit up on your holiday table, on the mantle or even lining the walk to your door.
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Outdoor winter decoration easily - pine cone topiary
If you like natural materials, or love rustic /vintage style this pine cone topiary is a perfect winter decoration for you! It's easy to make! Ok, maybe a little bit time consuming , but absolutelly worth it!
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Rudolph the pinecone reindeer - fun pinecone craft for kids
Use some of the pinecones your children have collected and make these cute and easy pinecone reindeer! These super adorable (and easy to make) pinecone reindeer (by Kids Craft Room) are perfect Christmas tree ornaments or you can give them as an adorable Christmas gift.  You better start getting ready now, because it's just around the corner! Next time you know it, you will be stressing over the last minute gifts and decorations. So, let us make your life a little easier with this fun DIY pine cone Rudolph reindeer tutorial by Kids Craft Room:
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Zinnia flowers from pinecones
These are pine cones pretending to be zinnias. Pine cone bottoms that is! It's a perfect easter or spring decoration, and very easy to make! All you need is standard acrylic craft paint of your choice, a medium to large brush and you'll be well on your way to a perfect bouquet of zinnias. Great for gifts for any occasion and the things you could make are ever so many: from centerpieces to wreaths and beyond. You can sparkle them up if you want too, the options are endless!
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4 different Halloween and fall garlands
Garlands are not just only beautiful decors to your home but these are also very inexpensive and easy to create! Even the smallest kids can help you in the making process! She whipped up 4 garlands that are perfect for draping across mantels, over door frames, or just taping onto a wall at fall or Halloween, but you also can use these simple ideas to create garlands for other holidays/seasons as well! (Imagine a nice paper flower garland, or a happy birthday bunting!) They add such a festive flair for the season!
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Gorgeous fall wreath with walnuts pinecones and acorns
Nature's gifts are always the best craft materials because they are beautiful and costs almost nothing! As an extra you can go out to the nature with the kids to collect walnuts,acorns and pinecones which is also a very fun fall activity! This gorgeous fall /winter wreath despite the look is very easy to make (even if you are a beginner in wreath making), with this nice picture documented craft tutorial it will be a piece of cake!
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Gorgeous giant fall leaf and pinecone flowers
One of the best ways to form a deeper connection with all the beauty and magic of nature, is to make things from treasures found on a nature walk. Today’s DIY is a perfect way to use nature's gifts and create gorgeous and inexpensive artworks / fall decors at the same time! Can you guess what these giant blossoms are made of? We love leaf crafts not just because it's super inexpensive but also because of it's gorgeous colors! If you are not a fan of autumn colors you can paint the leaf and pinecone flowers to a color that fits into your home.
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How to make beached pinecones
Pinecone is such a versatile seasonal decor. Maybe you've already tried painting them but this time try giving them a softer, weathered look by bleaching them! Bleaching pinecones requires very few supplies and is a super easy craft project.  Stephanie from Garden Therapy will teach you how to successfully bleach pinecones to use in your holiday decor:
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DIY Pinecone mums - fall flower arrangement
We love crafting with pinecones, because all you have to do is find a good tree and gather a big pile for free! So here's a fun pinecone craft by This West Coast Mommy you can do with that stockpile of pinecones: pine cone mums ! They are super simple to make and the result is a beautiful bouquet of unique and long lasting " flowers"! The pine cone mums look so pretty gathered in a bowl or on a wreath! Visit This West Coast Mommy and learn how to make this beautiful long lasting pine cone flower bouquet :
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Easy DIY pinecone wreath in one hour
Can you believe it is already fall, and holidays are just around the corner? Today we are going to create a lovely wreath perfect for fall and holidays ! The best part? This pinecone wreath takes only one hour to make, and you can make it for almost free ! Are you ready to collect some pretty pinecones ? Make an absolutely beautiful ( and almost free ) Christmas wreath from pinecones with Cassity!
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DIY Pinecone rose - fun & easy spring decoration
We would love to keep fresh cut flowers in our home every day if we could, who wouldn’t? But since fresh cut flowers are not all that possible, we think we may have found an alternative with these colorful pine cone roses by Sonja & Jane! We’ve simply love paint! It makes everything so classy and awesome, even the simplest craft materials such as pinecones ! This DIY Pine cone rose is a lovely and chic way to decorate your table for spring! While largely intended to jazz up your spring decor ,this pinecone rose would be lovely to use throughout the year.
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Easy DIY fall wreath centerpiece with mushrooms
A DIY fall centerpiece can look way more better than a store-bought one when you explore your creative side! When the leaves begin to change, we know it’s time to start breaking out our favorite fall decor to get us in the spirit and give a warm welcome to the season. With this gorgeous ( and super easy to make ) DIY fall wreath centerpiece make your our home cozy and bursting with everything fall. Follow along Deko Kitchen's step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make one:
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DIY Pinecone hedgehog - easy & fun fall craft for kids
Do your kids love collecting pinecones ? Kids Craft Room will show you how to turn them into adorable pinecone hedgehogs ! You will adore this cheeky little pinecone hedgehog DIY ! This pinecone hedgehog is a delightful fall craft. It's great fun to make and easy for kids of all ages. Plus you can go on a scavenger hunt to find pinecones in a park and then made a fun craft with your findings. In this tutorial Kids Craft Room will show you how to use craft paper to make the most adorable little pinecone hedgehogs you've ever seen:
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Pinecone owl ornament - fun fall craft for kids (pinecone craft)
Whoo loves owl crafts as much as we do?! This little pinecone owl by Repeat Crafter Me makes a fun fall craft that you can also use at Christmas time! Create a pinecone owl ornament using craft pinecones or ones that you have collected from your own yard. Use Repeat Crafter Me's template to cut the owl face, feet and wings from either card stock or felt and glue it onto your pinecone. This pinecone owl ornament would make a fun fall project to do with the kids either at home or in the classroom!
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Easy DIY Fall bouquet - fall decor & gift idea
When the leaves begin to change, we know it’s time to start breaking out our favorite fall decor to get us in the spirit and give a warm welcome to the season. A DIY fall bouquet can look way better than a store-bought one when you explore your creative side! With this gorgeous ( and super easy to make ) DIY fall bouquet by Golden Hands, you can make your home cozy and bursting with everything fall, plus it can be a wonderful gift ( you can put small gifts in its tin can "vase" ). Follow along with Golden Hands' step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make one:
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How To Make A Beautiful Mason Jar Water Candle
Have you ever come through the feeling when you see something beautiful in a magazine ( or online ) , and you just NEED to make it yourself? That’s exactly what happened with Jillee ! These mason jar water candles are gorgeous and oh-so-simple to make! Plus, the decorating possibilities are practically endless ( you can use fresh citrus, pine, or even flowers ). Quickly get the tutorial at onegoodthingbyjillee.com and create your mason jar water candle today:
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Pinecone gnomes - fun winter pinecone craft
In this tutorial Do Dodson shows you how to turn a pinecone into an adorable winter gnome ! This pinecone gnome is such a fun, creative, crafty project, perfect for your Christmas or winter decor! With a few simple items, you can make the cutest DIY pinecone gnomes in about an hour. Grab a few pinecones and let's get crafting!
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