15 Pine Cone Crafts For Christmas
Pinecones are fun and festive to use for holiday home decor. Here are 15 pine cone crafts for Christmas. There’s a joyful DIY here for everyone!
Pinecones say Christmas time like pumpkins say fall. Including some in your decor is an easy way to make sure you fill your home with that holiday spirit. Here are some pine cone crafts for Christmas to get you inspired.
The good thing about this natural staple of holiday decor is its versatility. You’ll see what I mean with the selection we’ve picked to share with you below.
DIY Pinecone Crafts
A Holly Berry Vine Wreath Christmas Ornament
All of the ingredients used in this one were bought at craft stores. In case you don’t feel like forging for the ingredients in nature, a visit to the store will do.
You can even find all these ingredients online too – no need to go outside at all! This holly berry vine wreath is for glitter fans.
Check out this post for How To DIY Glitter Pine Cones 4 Ways – gold, silver, frosted and bleached.
DIY Snow Covered Pinecones
Moving right along with the glitter love, here are these pine cones with vintage glitter. I need to include these super simple snow covered pinecones. Why? Because they’re easy to do and versatile to use.
This is one of the easy crafts on the list.
Are you looking for other Christmas Decor? Check out Natural Christmas Wreaths & How To Make A Holiday Wreath Using Plants From Your Yard.
Pretty Pine Cone Wreath DIY
This wreath with white painted pinecones is not for traditional decor.If you’re looking for a clean and minimal look, this one’s for you.
If yellow isn’t your color, use red, green, or gold instead. Or combine those colors to make it more traditional. Either way, this is an easy one to make.
DIY Pinecone Animals
If you have little ones and are looking to keep them entertained indoors crafting this one’s a great option. I’m sure they’ll love creating these cute little animals made with pinecones.
Dress these pinecone animals with scraps of felt and wooden beads. They also make adorable ornaments if you just add a hanger on top.
Felt and Pine Cone Elves
These cute pinecone & felt elves are another great project to do with kids. If you have the time you can do both the animals and the elves – they both use very similar ingredients. What a fun combo!
We love this time of the year and the fun ways you can get the whole family involved in DIY crafts.
We have more Christmas Decor and DIY Crafts: Christmas Succulent Arrangements, Homemade Christmas Decorations Using Fruits & Spices, 7 Christmas Centerpiece Ideas, 2 Easy Last Minute Christmas Centerpieces, 3 Easy DIY Ornaments
Rustic Pinecone Wreath
I always gravitate towards the natural and simple style of decor. This is why this rustic wreath needed to be included. We love pine cone Christmas crafts!
Grab your glue gun because it’s that time of year for a fun little project.
How to Make a Pinecone Garland
Do you live close to a forest filled with pinecones? You can try to gather pine cones and create a pinecone garland . Make it as long as you like!
This will be a perfect addition to your fireplace mantle or a beautiful addition to a staircase.
DIY Painted Cinnamon Pine Cones
Here’s another modern and clean option for your minimal decor. My favorite part about this craft is that white paint pine cones are also scented with cinnamon, that classical holiday scent.
Fill your home with all the Christmas feels this winter season.
We’ve also done posts on Holiday Plants For Christmas and Blooming Christmas Plants that you might want to check out. All with images!
DIY Mini Pine Cone Kissing Ball
This sweet mini pine cone design would make a great gift and blends in well with fall decor too. If you want to make it shine add some glitter to it; dust it in gold, silver, or whatever color you like.
The best part is this is an easy and fun craft to make.
Interested in giving your pine cones a little sparkle? Be sure to check out DIY Glitter Pine Cones; 4 Ways.
DIY Pine Cone Christmas Tree
This classic style and colors will add some holiday spirit to your home. The pinecone Christmas tree can be sized to your liking and decorated however you choose. What a cute idea!
Pine cone Christmas trees are such a staple in the DIY world of holiday crafts.
DIY Pineapple Pinecone Ornaments
These are very unconventional but fun pineapple pine cone ornaments. Maybe you’re craving summer days or want a switch from your usual holiday style.
Either way, grab some acrylic paint and check these out.
Are you decorating with Poinsettias this season? Here are tips to help you Pick out the Perfect Poinsettia. And, you’ll need Poinsettia Plant Care Tips to keep that beautiful plant alive.
Snowy Pinecone Wreath
This snowflake-shaped wreath is the perfect decoration to greet guests with a warm, holiday welcome. It will make for great front door decor.
This looks like so much fun to create and is one of our favorite pinecone craft ideas on this list.
Pinecone Picture-Frame Ornaments
If you have any old family photos or new favorite pictures you’ve been itching to use, this picture frame project is just the thing for you.
We think this is one of those adorable pinecone crafts that would be perfect to create with little kids. The good news is the Martha Stewart site has this DIY craft laid out in 4 easy steps.
DIY Berry And Pinecone Centerpiece For Christmas
Quickly create this beautiful berries and pinecone table decor to add a natural look to your home decor. The best thing is that it’s billed as a 5-minute craft.
In no time at all, you will have a lovely table decor for your coffee table, side table, or dining table. This is another one of our favorite pine cone crafts and we love that you can do it last minute using decor you probably already have.
Pinecone Fire Starters
These charming waxed pine cones look lovely as holiday decor and are functional and useful for helping to start a roaring fire on a cozy evening.
Keep a basket or bowl full of them next to the fireplace!
I hope these pine cone crafts for the Christmas season have given you some great ideas. Wishing you an inspired and festive homemade holiday season!
Nell & Cassie
Note: This post was originally published on 12/2016. It was updated on 9/2021 & then again on 11/5/2022 with more craft ideas.
If you’re into DIY holiday decor you should check Nell’s books: Ornaments To Make Your Christmas Sparkle & Mother Nature Inspired Christmas Ornaments.
This post may contain affiliate links, you can read our policies here.
- About the Author
- Latest Posts
Nell, the founder of Joy Us garden, was born into a gardening family and grew up in Connecticut’s countryside. After living in Boston, New York, San Francisco, & Santa Barbara, she now calls the Arizona desert home. She studied horticulture & garden design, working in the field all her life. Nell is a gardener, designer, blogger, Youtube creator, & author. She’s been gardening for a very long time & wants to share what she’s learned with you.
