Here's a kid-friendly craft to add some sparkle to your table this year.
To top it off, you will enjoy the warm, inviting scent of cinnamon wafting
through your home. A basket of these would make great teacher's gift too!
What You Need
pinecones
white glue
glitter, your choice of colors
cinnamon
decorative container, bowl or basket
Be sure to choose pinecones that are "open", spines should be spread apart not flat against the side of the cone. To dry them out and kill any bugs or mites that might be inside, bake pinecones on a cookie sheet at 200 degrees F for 45 minutes. Let cool completely.
Paint the tips of a pinecone with white glue. Liberally shake colored glitter onto the pinecones. Lightly dust with cinnamon. Dry completely overnight.
Tip: To revive the scent of your craft, occasionally spritz with a liquid cinnamon potpourri or use a few drops of cinnamon oil on the bottom of the pinecones.
About the Author
Tami Rose lives in North Carolina with her husband and 2 children. She is always on the
lookout for fun, easy crafts that any age group can make. She is the Assistant Administrator on the FamilyCorner.com forums. You can find her there under the username of "ajrsmom". She is also the Assistant Editor for FamilyCorner.com and provides valuable support for the website.
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