Pinecone framed artwork
I finally get to use my pinecones I’ve been saving since March!
For this project I used the mini pinecones, not the jumbo ones, but don’t worry! I’ve got some jumbo pinecone crafts in the works! Yippie!
First, I found a frame in my stash of extra stuff I’m not using.
I love that this one is square.
Next I grabbed all my mini pinecones.
I patiently sat there and hot glued each pinecone directly onto the glass of the frame.
It was actually really easy and took me about 10 or 15 minutes.
I love that you can see through the frame.
And here’s the back of the frame. You can see all the hot glue!
When I was done I hung it up on the wall…
And then I stared at it for like a month.
There was just *something* about this artwork that I didn’t like.
Then it finally hit me. It’s too plain and boring. So I added an ornament from the Dollar Store.
I already like it about 1000 times better.
But I still wanted more color, so I added this ornament from Target (it was in a 4 pack for $1).
And now I’m happy.
Have you made any pinecone crafts this year? Tell me about it in my comments section!
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What a cute way to use a frame! This turned out awesome. Kudos.
This is so cute!
I made a pinecone alphabet “wreath”
(here: http://lifeonthevside.blogspot.com/2010/11/two-holiday-favorites-lovechild.html )
BUT, you’ve given me inspiration for what to do with my leftover pinecones!
Great job!
No I haven’t…sadly! Haven’t collected them this year. Your project turned out beautifully. I think I like the reindeer better though.
Hugs
SueAnn
I love the addition of the ornament – I made a pinecone wreath this fall and might just go add an ornament to get it through the winter!
Neat! My kids and I collected a bunch of pinecones way back in Sept. The toddler went a little overboard and filled the whole bottome of the stroller with them! Think I spray some clear gloss on them and stick them in the garland that we’re going to to put in our foyer & up the staircase! Too $$ to buy garland with the pinecones and berries in them, got the plain and gonna try to work some magic