Today we have a very simple but super stunning holiday craft for you! You've probably seen some shiny, sparkly pinecones in stores and magazines, and I've also seen them in grocery stores and florist holiday bouquets. Their uses are endless, and they are so simple to DIY - so simple that we may have made a few dozen for my cousins winter wedding.
Tucked into floral arrangements, used as place cards on a holiday table-setting, or even as ornaments on a tree would all be fun and festive ways to add these sparkly bits of nature to your home.
These really are simple, but are totally messy, so I recommend taking this project outside. Here's what you need:
- Spray adhesive - don't even bother with glue, this is the quickest and easiest way to get the pinecones super sticky and ready for glitter.
- Glitter - I found the "bigger" glitter to be better. While the really fine glitter is lovely for lots of craft projects, I found the chunkier craft glitter ideal for this project.
- Pinecones - A couple trips to the park with some buckets provides ample pinecones. You can also buy pinecones at craft stores.
We grabbed one at a time and sprayed them completely with spray adhesive. Be sure to spray your adhesive far away or in the opposite direction of your glittering station. That way you can pour all your excess glitter back into the container. With your pinecone sprayed with adhesive, liberally dump glitter all over the pinecone, turning as you work to get it covered on all sides. Be forewarned, it gets pretty messy and you'll end up with a ton of adhesive and glitter on your fingers. I don't think it can really be avoided, but it was actually pretty fun so just embrace your inner-child artist! Take a few minutes to shake off the excess glitter from the pinecones before letting them dry and moving them into the house.
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