Want a charming and eco-friendly way to decorate your home this holiday season? Embrace the beauty of the outdoors by crafting pinecone and wood slice Christmas ornaments!
With a handful of simple materials and a dash of creativity, you can transform humble pinecones and wood slices into beautiful ornaments to adorn your Christmas tree!
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We have two large plastic tubs full of pinecones in our garage and over the last few years, we’ve tried to discover fun ways to use them in our decor so the tubs no longer take up valuable storage space!
For Christmas in July, I decided to make Christmas trees out of pinecone flowers, and was able to partially empty one of the tubs!
However, the project only allowed me to use the center parts of the pinecone, and I had all of the tops, numerous individual “petals,” and a few flowers left over.
So, I wanted to discover a way to use all of those parts of the pinecone!
The first thing that came to mind was to make ornaments to match my pretty trees.
Want to see what I came up with?
Aren’t they gorgeous!
I can’t wait to show you how I made them!
But first, I have a surprise for you!
Today’s post is part of the Amazing Creators Holiday Blog Hop!
That means you’ll get to see my DIY ornaments, and then you’ll be able to “hop” over and see how my blogging friends are preparing for Christmas!
Get excited because there is so much holiday inspiration including recipes, decorating ideas, tablescapes, DIY projects, and more!
All the links to my creative friends’ posts are at the end of the blog.
Now. let me show you how to make my inexpensive and easy pinecone and wood slice Christmas ornaments!
Pinecone Ball Ornaments
Gather
Gather the following supplies to make these ornaments:
- The top section of Weeping White Pinecones
- Pinecone flowers made from Weeping White Pinecones
- Styrofoam balls- assorted sizes
- Brown spray paint
- Pruners
- Screwdriver
- Hot glue gun & glue sticks
- Silicone finger protectors
- Jute twine
Paint
To begin, you will need to spray paint your styrofoam balls brown.
While they dry, cut the tips of the pinecones so they have three to four rows of “petals.”
Attach Pinecones
Use a screwdriver to punch a hole into the styrofoam ball.
Very carefully, put hot glue onto the end of the pinecone.
We suggest you use silicone finger protectors because the hot glue can burn you!
Continue the steps until the whole ball is covered with pinecone tips.
Make a Hanger
Cut a piece of jute twine ten inches long.
Knot the ends together.
Apply hot glue to the knotted end and press it into an opening in the pinecone ball.
Another type of pinecone ball
I also had some pinecone flowers left over from my Christmas trees and decided to attach those to a styrofoam ball!
Use the same steps as above to make this pretty ornament.
If you want more info on how to find pinecones or to cut pinecone flowers, see this post, How to Make a DIY Pinecone Flower Christmas Tree.
Wood Slice Pinecone Flower Ornaments
I still have a zippered sandwich bag filled with pinecone “petals,” so let me show you how I used them!
Gather
Gather the following supplies to make these ornaments:
- Separated pieces of pinecones
- Wood slice ornaments -Hobby Lobby -four ornaments per bag
- Half-round wood beads -Amazon
- Brown Sharpie marker
- Hot glue gun & glue sticks
- Silicone finger protectors
Prep the wood beads
Color the wood beads brown with a Sharpie and set them aside to dry.
Separate and Arrange Petals
Choose seven petals, approximately the same size, and then choose five that are a bit smaller.
Arrange the larger petals on the wood slice in a circle to see if they fit.
Adhere Petals
First, carefully fill the center of your flower with hot glue.
Then, lift each petal and put a drop of glue on the end of it.
Add more hot glue to the center of the flower and lay the smaller petals over the larger ones.
Add hot glue to the center, then place the wood bead on the top!
Hang Your DIY Pinecone and Wood Slice Ornaments
I’m so thrilled with how these ornaments turned out, and I think they look beautiful on our flocked tree!
I hope you liked this DIY, and you will take a moment to see what they look like on our woodland-themed Christmas tree!
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The Amazing Creators Holiday Blog Hop
Ready for more holiday inspiration?
We hope you’ll stop by each blog and tell them we said hi!
- “Snow” Place Like Home by Kimberly- From Farmhouse to Florida
- DIY Dried Orange Slice Ornaments by Sue- Shop at Blu
- Star Anise Garland with Orange Slices by Cindy- Cloches & Lavender
- DIY Christmas Countdown Calendar by Kristin- 5th Sparrow No More
- Repurposed Cookie Sheet Christmas Sign by Kim- Exquisitely Unremarkable
- Elegant Winter Wreath by Crystal- Sweet Valley Acres
- The Best Christmas Home Decor Ideas by Rachel- Tea and Forget Me Nots
- The Perfect Gifts for Couples to Give Each Other by Sharon- Now Choose Life
- Peppermint Christmas Bowl with Popcorn by Maria- Pure Happy Home
- Homemade Christmas Thin Mint Cookies by Kristy- At Home With Kristy
- Crochet Christmas Tree Pattern by Sara- Birdz of a Feather
- The Best Kitchen Christmas Decorating Ideas by Kim- Perfecting Places
- A Holiday Farmhouse Kitchen Table by Linda-Bushel and a Pickle
- Christmas Tree Brownies by Rosemary- My Home and Travels
- DIY Charger Plates for Christmas by Carol- Blue Sky at Home
- A Holiday Gingerbread House Party by Mary Anne- House of Mar
- Easy Cone Christmas Tree DIY
- Make Your Own DIY Christmas Houses
- Unique Christmas Ornaments Made With Napkins
- Pottery Barn Rustic Bell Hack
- An inexpensive way to DIY an Advent Calendar
Blessings, Donna and Rich
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More DIY Christmas Inspiration
If you enjoyed this post, you might like to see some of our other Christmas DIY projects!
Get The Look
If you’d like to make these but can’t find the items locally, here are links to similar items we used.
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Well, I think I’m going to have to go for a walk today and start collecting pinecones! These are both darling ideas. I used to make pinecone wreaths and trees with my mom when I was small, but we never made ornaments. I think it’s about time!
Hi Kim! I’m glad you enjoyed the post! I love that you used to make pinecone items with your mom! Now I know where you get your amazing creativity! Let me know if you make these!
These are so beautiful; I just love anything that’s nature inspired. I’m pinning this for next year when I can gather up some pinecones too and try this out!
Hi Sara! Yes, start gathering pinecones now, you can do so many amazing tings with them! Thanks and have a great day!
Donna, these pinecone balls you created are amazing! Your hands must have been tired from all the cutting.
Pinned!
Hey Cindy! I cut most of the pinecones in July when I made the pinecone flower Christmas trees so this DIY was super easy! The weeping white pinecones are long and skinny which makes them easier to cut than the short fatter type! I’m glad you like the ornaments!
So cute!! And even better easy. I did not know about the finger protectors! What a great product. from Holiday Hop
Hi Linda! Those finger protectors are the best! No more blisters for me, lol! Every crafter should have them! Thanks!
These are so unique. I love them!!
Thank you Sharon, they were so fun to make!
As always, such a pretty project! Thank you for sharing!
You’re so sweet Kristen! Thanks so much!
I love these so much! The large balls would look so natural and rustic on a tree amongst the colour.
Glad you like them Rachel, I can’t wait to share my woodland-inspired tree that they are going to hang on! Thanks!
Donna I love these ideas! That pinecone ball is absolutely adorable. I could see having a few of them in my doughbowl and I know everyone would want to pick them up to check them out. Such great projects – thanks for sharing!
Thanks Crystal! I agree, the pinecone balls would look wonderful in a dough bowl! Thanks again, Donna
These are so darling, creative, and special! Just adorable! So many uses for these during fall and the holidays!
Thank you Mary Anne! You are right, they are perfect for fall and all the way through winter!
These are beautiful little pieces of art. Using nature to create Christmas ornaments is a great idea and coloring the wooden beads with a sharpie is brilliant.
Thanks Maria! I didn’t want to make a mess with stain or paint and a Sharpie was the next best thing! It worked great and no mess! Thanks again!
You never cease to amaze us with your creativity! I absolutely love this!
You are so kind Lyric! Thanks so much! I’m glad you glad our sweet ornaments!
Donna, these are the prettiest pine cone ornaments! The ball ornament is such a creative idea! I love decorating with pine cones and just might have to try these!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Kim! I’m so glad I had those left over pinecone tip and “petal” pieces, otherwise I would have never thought of this! You should make some!
I LOVE these, Donna!!
What an amazing way to use those pinecones! They are so pretty and are nice neutral decor pieces for the holiday season. It’s also neat that they can be used with any other type or style of Christmas decor!
Thanks Rachel! I love finding new ways to use all the pinecones I have! I’m so glad you like them!
I love the wood and pinecones almost any time of the year. So versatile and can be used in so many ways. I love the mixture of the two.
Hi Rosemary! I agree, you can use these so many ways! Pinecones are so fun to create with! Thank you and have a great day!
These are very beautiful! I’d love for you to share this at my weekly link up, Tell It To Me Tuesday. You can find this weeks here: https://perfectlyimperfect-lwl.com/tell-it-to-me-tuesday-23-11-21-23-link-party/
Hello Lyndsey! Thank you and I will hop over and check out your party!
What a great way to take advantage of nature’s pine cones. Cute results and your instructions were so clear! Pinned.
Thank you Carol! I enjoyed making them and am so happy with how they turned out!
I’m featuring you this week when the next To Grandma’s house we go link party starts! Thanks for sharing with us!
Thank you! It’s always a pleasure to be featured at your party! We appreciate it so much! Have a great day!
I love the pinecone ornaments, especially the ones that look like flowers! What a great idea! – Patty
Thank you Patty! Can you believe what pretty flowers pinecones make! They were fun to put together! Thanks again, Donna
Stopping by again to say Thanks for visiting Tell It To Me Tuesday! I hope to see you again this week.
Thank you for the feature and I’ll see you there!
Hi Donna – I love this idea. The pine cone “flowers” are perfect for the holiday season. I am impressed that you came up with this idea in July. As always, thank you for linking up with the Home Imagined Link Party. We always love what you share.
Thanks so much Anna! That’s a huge compliment coming from you and we appreciate it! Glad you liked the post!
Hi Donna! These are fabulous. They will be featured tomorrow at the Home Imaged link party. See ya there. XO- MaryJo
Thanks so much MaryJo! It’s always so exciting to be featured at your all’s fabulous party! We appreciate it and look forward to seeing you there!