Did you know you can make flowers out of pinecones? You can, and I will use them to create a beautiful pinecone flower wreath with this simple DIY project!
If you’ve been following the blog, you know I have three plastic tubs full of pinecones in my garage! I collected them from my yard in Kentucky and brought them to Florida to use in crafts!
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Since I had no idea what I was going to make with them, I did a little research on Pinterest.
I was so surprised (and a bit overwhelmed) to see hundreds of ideas!
Then, I remembered my friend Leslie at My 100-Year-Old Home had made a pinecone flower wreath during the Spring! It’s one of the prettiest wreaths I’ve ever seen! Be sure to check it out!
So I decided to make pinecone flowers and put them on a wreath!
Aren’t they beautiful?
Many people paint their pinecone flowers, but I love the natural beauty and detail of these weeping white pine cones!
If you gather pinecones from nature, read How to preserve pinecones for indoor use!
Now let’s make a wreath!
Gather
Gather the following items to make a DIY pinecone flower wreath:
- Twig wreath
- White flocked spray
- Pinecones
- Pruners
- Hot glue gun
- Glue sticks
- Silicone finger protectors
- floral wire (optional)
Prep
Remove stems
Pull each stem off of the spray.
Make pine cone flowers
Cut each pinecone into flowers.
You want three to four rows of pinecone petals for each flower.
My pinecones are long, so I cut them into three pieces.
Notice the top piece is longer than the two bottom pieces.
I will save the top piece for a different project.
I needed 14 flowers for my wreath.
steps to Make a pinecone flower wreath
Adhere long stems
Separate the longer pieces from the shorter ones.
Arrange the longer pieces around the wreath.
Use a glue gun to adhere the stems to the wreath. Be very careful as the glue is extremely hot! I use silicon finger caps to protect my fingers and highly recommend them!
adhere pinecone flowers
Attach the pinecone flowers to the wreath with hot glue.
I wanted my flowers to stand upright from the wreath, so I had to hold them in place while the glue dried.
This step adds quite a bit of time to the project! I suggest you watch one of your favorite shows during this step! It will make the time go by faster!!
adhere short stems
Let the hot glue completely dry, then turn over the wreath.
Arrange the short stems around the wreath.
Adhere them to the wreath with hot glue.
Make a hanger
Decide where you will hang your wreath and make a wire hanger if needed.
Cut a piece of floral wire and bend it in half. Run it through the wire on the back of the wreath. Take the ends of the wire through the loop and then twist them around.
Here is the finished project! Isn’t it lovely?
Display your wreath
Where would you use a wreath like this, indoors or out?
Here it is on my front door!
Next, I hung it on a mirror in my dining room!
Then, I attached it to a window frame in our bedroom!
Where do you like it best? Let me know in the comments below!
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Blessings, Donna and Rich
more DIY wreath inspiration
- Winter Wreath Made from Old Sweaters
- Valentine Heart Wreath
- Simple Wood Flower Wreath
- Floral Basket Wreath
- Spring Wreath using Hydrangea
ITEMS To COMPLETE THE CRAFT
Here are items similar to those used to make our wreath. Click on the picture if you would like to view information about the item.
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I love pinecones and this wreath is giving me a great idea to use them in another way in my fall decor. Thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful week.
That’s wonderful! I can’t wait to see what you come up with! Happy decorating!
Beautiful and I completely agree. I love the natural beauty of pinecones! Pinned!
Thank you, Cindy! I couldn’t believe how much detail there was to the pinecone when I cut it and saw the inside! Have a great day! Donna
wow this wreath came out amazing! I love how simple it looks to make. Perfect way to kick off Fall in a home,
Yes, if you can use a glue gun, you can make this wreath! Thanks so much!
Donna, I love how you designed your pine cone wreath! It’s so pretty! I’m going to feature it in my weekend roundup! Thanks for sharing such a great idea!
I’m so glad you like it! I feel so privileged to be featured in your weekly round-up! Hope you have a fabulous week! Thanks so much, Donna
This is super pretty!! Really beautiful wreath!
Thankyou so much! I thought it turned out great! Blessings, Donna
This wreath looks so good, Donna! I would have never thought to put this combination together but I love it. It’s really unique and creative and definitely perfect for the fall season. Loving and pining as always sweet friend, CoCo
Thanks, CoCo! I’m super happy with how it turned out! I thought the colors were perfect for Fall! Happy Day, Donna
Absolutely stunning!!!! And your tutorials are just the best!
Thanks for your kind words! I really appreciate you! Hugs, Donna
I love how this wreath turned out. I’ve been wanting to try a pinecone wreath and this has inspired me. I’d like to share a link on my Sunday Dirt Road Adventures.
Thanks so much Rachel! It would be a privilege to be featured on your Sunday post! Have a fabulous week! Donna
This is a beautiful wreath, Donna! I love that you kept the pinecone flowers in their natural color! Pinned 😊
Thank you, Cindy! I thought the natural details on the pinecone were beautiful! Have a great day! Donna
I absolutely love this! I’ll be featuring it on tomorrow’s Crafty Creators!
Thank you so much, Niki! It’s always an honor to be featured on Crafty Creators! Have a blessed day!
Hi Donna! What a great idea! I love how this turned out.
Hi Anna! I’m glad you like it! It was so fun to make! Thank you!