Make a Christmas tree using several pinecones
With pinecones standing on their widest end (the base), glue the “sides” of them together in the form of a circle Some of the petals can interlock w/each other to help hold it in place. Just use hot glue to secure. When you have the size of circle you need to form the base of your Christmas tree (obviously this can vary, depending on the size of tree you want), repeat that step, only making the circle smaller. Glue that circle onto the base, using the same technique as mentioned above–allow some of the petals of the base of the smaller circle to interlock with the tips of the larger circle. Keep repeating these steps until you reach the “top” of your Christmas tree. The very tip should be just one (1) pinecone, the “layer” beneath that should be three (3) pinecones, and so on–forming larger and larger layers–depending on how large you want the entire tree. Decorate then with glitter, lights, miniature garlands, ornaments, etc..

Make a Christmas tree by gluing a single pine cone into a small flower pot. I put gold glitter on the tips of the “branches”, a small star on the top and wrap a piece of rickrack around the flower pot. You can add touches of glitter to the flower pot as well. You can even tuck some cotton into the branches for snow. This is just one suggestion for decorating your tree - the possibilities are endless!

Angel ornaments
If you have some of the long, narrow variety of pinecones, they make great angel ornaments. Turn them upside down, and glue a little wooden ball to the flat part (for the head), glue two big silk rose leaves to the back for wings (or anything else you have that looks like wings), let dry and spray paint the whole thing either silver or gold. Attach a string to the back for a hanger. You’ll be surprised how cute these are. I have one hanging from my rearview mirror in my van, right next to my strawberry walnuts. They are also pretty on a christmas tree.

Santa ornaments use a long pinecone, turn upside down. Scrape off the “leaves” at the top on one side. Use clay to form a face. Paint the bottom of the pine cone white for his beard. Glue a little felt hat on the top and hang from your tree.

Wax / glitter ornaments
tie a cord around the top and dip into wax. Set in egg cartons to dry. Decorate with glitter when still moist and hang from Christmas tree. (To just wax the tips, pour wax into a shallow pan and roll the pinecone in it.)

Christmas centerpieces
Sprinkle lightly with pine scent and display in a basket, bowl, or aluminum pie tin. Lay fresh pine branches in the container, to make a nest. Add some Christmas ribbon (make bows or crinkle some wired ribbon all around) and then nest the pinecones in the center. Add colorful candies around the edges, or small Christmas ornaments.

Make a Pinecone Wreath I use the wire frames and insert the pinecones around each section. I soak the cones outside in a large bucket overnight which causes them to close up and any bugs will come out. After they are closed they are easy to insert in the wire frame. After the frame is completed, I hang them in a warm spot for a few day and as the cones open up, they are permanently in the frame. Then spray with acrylic sealer and decorate as you choose. (be sure to wear gloves as the pine tar is very hard to get off your hands :-))

Fire starters place pine cone in a cupcake tin (coat w/ vegetable oil first). Add some sawdust if you like and a wick. Pour melted wax into the tin and let harden. Add this to your fire w/ kindling.
Add them to your fire untreated for kindling or extra fuel.
Treat them and toss in the fire to create colorful flames

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