DIY Pinecone Garland

 

DIY Pinecone Garland {via Simply Happenstance}

Since moving to the mountains a few months ago… I’ve completely fallen in love with pinecones! Of course, where we live… there’s an abundance! I knew for the holidays I wanted to make a pinecone garland because it looks natural, and fits perfectly in our new mountain setting. I figured the garland would last through Thanksgiving and Christmas, serving as winter decor, as well!  To make it a bit more festive… I added some gold paint and sparkles… because I am just a tad obsessed with gold {in case you didn’t already know that – wink, wink}… and all things sparkly! 

So, for this lovely DIY… you will need only a few supplies which can be purchased at a hardware store {such as Home Depot}, or craft store {such as Michael’s}. You will need: spray paint {I used gold metallic}, glitter  {I used Martha Stewart’s Yellow Gold}, eye hook screws {the size depends on the size of your pinecones}, and jute twine, string, or ribbon.

DIY Pinecone Garland - Supply List {Simply Happenstance}

Let’s get this started! Here is what you’ll need to do:

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  • Plan a day, and go on a nature hike to find a good selection of pinecones {or purchase at your local craft store}.
  • If your pinecones are fresh, and not yet dry…. you will need to do the following: on an baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, bake the pinecones in your oven for 1 hour at 250 degrees. {Your house will smell lovely!}
  • Allow your pinecones to cool completely before working with them. 

Pincone Garland DIY {Simply Happenstance}

  • Remove any woody stems, that may be present, at the top of the pinecones using wire cutters or a similar tool.
  • Next, either screw in your eye hooks using a pair of pliers, or start a small hole using a drill… and then screw in your eye hooks. 

DIY Steps to make a Pincone Garland {via Simply Happenstance}

  • In a well ventilated {prepped} outdoor area, apply a layer of spray paint to your pinecones {coating the eye hooks, as well}. 
  • If your look is achieved, sprinkle on glitter while the pinecones are still wet and tacky. 
  • If you need another coat of paint, apply a 2nd coat {according to the paint can’s directions} before sprinkling with glitter. 
  • Allow pinecones to dry for at least 24 hours. 

Gold Pinecone Garland DIY {simply happenstance}

  • String your pinecones, using the twine, spacing them according to your personal preference {I used 9 medium sized pinecones and spaced them approximately 6 inches apart}. 
  • Use a simple square knot to secure each pinecone into place. 
DIY Pinecone Garland {Simply Happenstance Blog}

  •  Drape your dazzling pinecone garland somewhere in your house to add holiday and seasonal cheer!  
DIY pinecone garland {simply happenstance}
 
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