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December 2, 2013

Kids’ Craft: Pine Cone Christmas Tree Village Decoration

I can’t believe it’s the most wonderful time of the year again!  It seems like we were just celebrating a white Christmas in Utah with a two-month-old baby last December.  Now she’s walking all over the place and getting into everything.  🙂  The other kids have changed so much, too, since they last sat on Santa’s lap with their Christmas wish list.  Time really does fly.
The other day we woke up to a very light dusting of powder on our patio pavement.  The kids asked, “Is it Christmas today?”  I probably don’t need to add that we rarely get snow here.  The kids wanted to put on their warm gear and go play in it, but we assured them that a coat and gloves would suffice and reluctantly broke the news that there wasn’t enough white stuff to make a snowman.
The kids don’t know any better, but I’ve had to get used to getting into the Christmas spirit without snow since moving here.  I thought in honor of the kids, and to add a little holiday magic to their rooms, we’d make this fun “snow-dusted” Pine Cone Christmas Tree Village together.

 

Whenever we pull out the Christmas decorations the day after Thanksgiving, my kids always beg me to let them put a few things up in their room.  I usually turn them down because a lot of our decor is breakable or has sentimental value as a family heirloom.  But this time, I wanted them to take part in creating their own Pine Cone Christmas Tree Village to display in the room that they share.  They were so excited when I told them what they’d get to help create.
Pine cones look like cute miniature Christmas trees, so I thought they’d make a perfect model for us to spray paint green and decorate like we do the tree (in much larger form) that adorns our front living room each December.
Have you ever chosen and cut your own Christmas tree?  It’s on my bucket list.  My husband has fond memories of doing it while growing up in his family.  The smell of a fresh pine tree is incredible, isn’t it? Although it’s not much fun to vacuum pine needles every day and string Christmas lights up by hand, at least in my book.  We’ve been too spoiled with our artificial tree.  :)
The idea for this kids’ craft came to me because I was envisioning taking my kids to a Christmas tree farm and letting them choose the perfect tree to cut and bring home.  Ahhh….maybe one of these years.  I think it would really bring some extra Christmas magic into the kids’ hearts.
 {MATERIALS}
 
Pine Cones of all sizes (collect your own or purchase at a craft store)
Red and white mini pom poms for ornaments
Brown and Yellow Craft Paint
Thin Gold Ribbon (or any other color of your choosing)
An oval wooden plaque for the base (I found mine at Hobby Lobby)
Mini Wooden Unpainted Stars
Green Spray Paint
Spray-on Snow
Hot Glue Gun
School Glue
 Let the kids sand and paint the wooden plaque and stars.  Let dry completely.
  Spray paint about 4 pine cones of varying sizes green.  This step requires adult supervision.
 Hot glue the painted pine cones to the painted base.  An adult should do this.
 Using school or hot glue, adhere the stars to the tops of the pine cones.
Next, glue the pom poms to the edges of the pine cone bristles.  Elmer’s glue will work, but if you want to ensure an even sturdier bond, use hot glue.  Get creative and add whatever other “ornaments” you’d like.  Some examples are glitter, small jewels, beads, etc.  We decided to keep it simple.
String gold ribbon around the tree from bottom to top.  Glue on the back if necessary.  Spray lightly with artificial snow and let dry completely.  Be sure to write the year and kiddos’ names underneath, because this one’s a keeper!
Now let the kids set it up in their own room as a hand-made Christmas momentum!
I just love the pretty dusting of snow on the trees.  I’m hoping we’ll have a white Christmas this year.  How about you?  Is there a chance of getting snow where you live?

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  1. Marlys @thisandthat says

    December 2, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    I love these... no kids but I might make them myself. Pinned.
  2. Our Pinteresting Family says

    December 2, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    These are so cute!
  3. Rebecca Hubbell says

    December 2, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    These are adorable!
  4. anastasia anezinis says

    December 2, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    So cute!Well done!Great idea!
    hugs
  5. Sarah Fuller says

    December 3, 2013 at 12:27 am

    Neat idea. Have pinned to my Christmas Crafts and Food Board.
  6. Amber L. says

    December 3, 2013 at 1:23 am

    They are so cute :)
  7. Steph @ Three Loud Kids! says

    December 4, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    These are adorable!!
  8. Bre @ Average But Inspired says

    December 5, 2013 at 1:56 am

    Great idea - can't wait to make them with my kids. Thanks!
  9. Jennifer Dawn Oliver Shelton says

    December 5, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    These are so cute! My kids would love making these. I'd love for you to share this at my weekly link party! Hope to see you there! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2013/12/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-70.html
  10. Bobbie S says

    December 7, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    Love it! I wanted to invite you over to join Check ME Out Saturday Link Party on I Am Only 1 Woman
    http://iamonly1woman.blogspot.com
  11. Leslie Stewart says

    December 10, 2013 at 2:14 am

    What a cute and clever idea! Thanks for sharing at the Twirl & Take a Bow Party! So glad to have you join in the fun!
    Leslie
    House on the Way
  12. Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.com says

    December 13, 2013 at 2:19 am

    Featuring YOU today over on my blog. Thanks so much for linking up to {wow me} wednesday. :)

    Ginger @ GingerSnapCrafts.com
  13. Bobbie S says

    December 13, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Such a great idea! Thanks for linking up to check me out saturday link party! I hope you decide to join us again tonight! iamonly1woman.blogspot.com
  14. Yellow Hat World says

    December 17, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    Get the Best pure red artificial Christmas Tree Decoration to enhance the decoration and celebrate the Christmas Day 2015

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