30+ Pine Cone Crafts for Kids & Adults

30+ Easy pine cone crafts for kids and adults! Gather some pinecones, and let’s get crafting with these super awesome pine cone craft ideas!

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Save money and get your craft supplies from Mother Nature! If you draw inspiration from the great outdoors, you’re going to love this list of fun pine cone crafts!

We’ve compiled projects for both kids and adults, so you’re sure to find a terrific craft to make. From classy pine cone Christmas trees and topiaries, to whimsical pine cone critters, you won’t believe how many easy crafts you can make with minimal materials! Gather lots of them, though, because you’ll definitely want to make more than one pine cone craft on this list!

Don’t worry if you don’t live in an area where pine cones are plentiful! While it’s more frugal to gather your own, there are lots of pine cones available on Amazon, and they’re also available in most any craft store and even hardware stores during the holidays. Oftentimes, you can even find inexpensive ones at the dollar store, too.

How to Prepare Pinecones for Crafting

Before we get started with the crafts, though, here are a few tips about preparing your pine cones for crafts. You don’t HAVE to do any preparation if you don’t want to, but since pine cones can often harbor tiny bugs, I always recommend using one of these quick prep solutions to avoid introducing any pests into your home.

Prep Pine Cones with Vinegar

In your sink or a bucket, make a vinegar solution that is 1 part vinegar and 3 parts water. Soak the pine cones for 30 minutes in the solution and then allow to dry completely before using them for crafting.

Prep Pine Cones in the Oven

To rid the pine cones of any pests, preheat your oven to 225 degrees. Place the pinecones on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes (larger pine cones can be baked for up to 60 minutes if necessary). Baking the pine cones into the oven will also cause them to dry out and open up a bit more, which is really handy for crafting!

Prep Pine Cones with Both Methods

Of course, you could also opt to dunk your pinecones in the vinegar solution and then dry them in the oven. This is actually my favorite method, and it fully ensures that your pinecones are clean, free from any living organisms, and ready for crafting.

Pine Cone Crafts For All Ages

These adorable pine cone crafts make beautiful home décor that last all year long! With so many great ideas to choose from, there’s something for everyone here!

Pinecone Birdfeeders

Our pinecone bird feeder is such a fun way to feed our feathered friends. It's super simple — apply peanut butter to the pine cone, roll in birdseed, and attach a string or ribbon to hang it. What kind of birds will you see feeding on your pinecone feeders? The best part is watching all your new friends flying around!

How to Prepare Pinecones for Crafting

Prep Pine Cones with Vinegar

Prep Pine Cones in the Oven

Prep Pine Cones with Both Methods

Pine Cone Crafts For All Ages

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