Pine Cone Balls

Pine Cone Ball on a Knob

Hi Guys,

If you were lucky enough to find teeny, tiny, pine cones on your pine cone search, then you can make these pine cone balls.

You will need round, styrofoam balls of various sizes, dark brown paint, a hot glue gun, and, of course, your tiny pine cones.

First, paint your balls and let them dry. If you want to use your pine cone balls as ornaments, make a hole in the ball and hot glue a fabric hanger into the hole. If you just want to put your balls in a bowl, then you won't need a hanger.

Next comes the time consuming part. Put a drop of hot glue on the bottom of the pine cone and stick it to the painted ball. Put the pine cones as close together as you can. You won't be able to cover all the nooks and crannies, that's why I had you paint the ball the color of the pine cones, so they won't be visible.

When the ball is full of pine cones, it is finished.

You can hang your balls on knobs, on your Christmas tree, or group several together in a bowl. I chose to display them on a long, narrow tray.

Pine Cone Balls in a Bowl

Your pine cone balls will last for years if you treat them gently. Have fun with this project!

That's my tip for today.

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Balls in a Long, Narrow Tray