During the colder months, add some seasonal style to your home by collecting pine cones. These pine cone decorations work as winter centerpieces, door decorations, mantel accents, and more.
frosted pine cone garland
amy batog
Upgrade your holiday garland with a DIY pine cone decoration sprinkled with snow. To give your pine cones a frosty look, dip them in beeswax and let it harden over time. Once dry, attach pine cones in groups of two or scatter them individually throughout the garland. For an extra touch, attach pine cones with ribbon ribbons. At the end of the season, store the pine cones in a cool place so that the “snow” does not melt.
DIY pine cone ornament
amy batog
Decorate your tree with DIY Christmas ornaments this year. Cut and arrange pine cones to create animals, flowers, mushrooms, and a variety of other cute forest creatures. Add yarn loops to use as tree ornaments or gift toppers.
artificial flower arrangement
amy batog
Artificial flower arrangements made from pine cones will be the envy of the neighborhood. To enhance the look, he paints the pine cones with high-gloss spray paint in two slightly different shades of red to add dimension. Glue them onto foam balls to create topiaries, or attach them to straw molds to create his DIY pine cone wreath. You can also scale down your project to create kissing balls or tabletop orbs.
winter pine cone mantle display
amy batog
Make pine cones the centerpiece of your winter mantel display. Display your pine cones in their natural state without glitter, paint or wax. Place it under a glass dome or in a bowl for a simple and elegant look. Accentuate your display with candles, branches, and miniature Christmas ornaments for a holiday display, or remove tinsel and shiny objects to create the perfect mantel for fall.
pine cone napkin ring
amy batog
These floral napkin rings add a charming touch to your holiday table. Use scissors to cut the pine cone into small flowers and glue a gold bead in the center. Hot glue flowers to wooden napkin rings and attach them to branches to create beautiful holiday centerpieces.
pine cone bottle stopper
amy batog
To give your home bar a wintery feel, hot glue pine cones onto corks and bottle closures. Display the bottle in a festive bar cart or use it in a water carafe in the guest bedroom as the perfect hostess gift.
pine cone gift topper
amy batog
Dress up your gift with these clever ideas for DIY pine cone decorations. Create shapes of mushrooms, birds, or festive flower arrangements and accent them with glitter or paint. Finish your gift with a bow and deliver it to your loved one.
holiday pine cone garland
Crisada Panichiguru
Whether hung outside the house or by the fireplace mantel, garlands are a must-have for the cold winter months. Tie together cranberries and pine cones to create a simple, festive garland perfect for anywhere in your home. Finish the look by adding eucalyptus leaves or faux greenery.
unexpected pine cone decoration
Dominique Volillon
Decorating your bathroom for the holidays can sometimes end up being an afterthought. Luckily, just a few small accents can bring a holiday feel to this hard-working room. Add a rustic touch to your holiday decor by hanging wire baskets filled with pine cones. Place sprigs of evergreens or pine cones along the bathtub tray for a subtle look.
festive pine cone door garnish
jacob fox
For a different take on holiday door decor, combine pine cones, red berries, and evergreen twigs to create a beautiful doorknob hanger. Hang this on your front door instead of a traditional wreath, or hang it on a doorknob in your home to add more holiday spirit. Adding evergreens in different shades can add dimension to your DIY pine cone decor.
rustic holiday table setting
adam albright
Plain pine cones make an eye-catching accent on a farmhouse table. Gather pine cones in the center of the table instead of a floral centerpiece, or place a pine cone on each plate to add a natural touch to your setting. You can also sprinkle them all over your faux green centerpiece, such as eucalyptus or evergreen branches.
organic arrangement
Jay Wilde
Create a festive pine cone table decoration using candles and natural elements. Here, galvanized metal cups are alternately filled with votive candles, pine cones, fresh greenery, and seasonal berries. The richly textured display also makes a great coffee table decor or dining room table centerpiece.
DIY pine cone wreath
Greg Scheideman
Display these beauties in their natural setting with an outdoor pine cone wreath. For a non-traditional look, cluster pine cones and add metallic gold accents like ornaments or walnuts. Glue berries, nuts, and evergreen sprigs together with hot glue, tuck them inside for a seasonal touch, or add a solid color with a large gold ribbon for a modern twist.
miniature pine cone forest
david rand
Pine cones add a warm, woody feel to modern holiday decor. This mantel display features pine cone stocking holders interspersed between a colorful bottle brush Christmas tree and metallic accents. For a contemporary feel, opt for decorations in unexpected hues, like coral or pink, rather than traditional Christmas colors.
holiday spirit pine cone mantel
Kim Cornelison
Add interest by adding a garland of pine cones or glass ornaments to your fireplace mantel. Vary the size and color of the ornaments for a more vibrant look. Here, memorabilia made from the bottom inches of the Christmas tree hangs among the branches over the years.
winter charm
Anne Vanderweel Wilde
A gorgeous tree decoration made of pine cones of various shapes and sizes. To create this DIY pine cone project, hot glue large pine cones around the foam cone, starting from the top. Fill in the gaps with small pine cones. Bleach or paint the pine cones before assembling to give them a snowy look.
classic garland twist
Anne Vanderweel Wilde
Use pine cones to add an unexpected twist to classic holiday decor. Here, instead of the typical greenery, pine cones are used as a rich garland, making the traditional space more cozy. A velvet ribbon ties the ends together.
seasonal pine cone swag
Jay Wilde
Gather nature's best gifts into a rich outdoor arrangement. Tuck pine cones into rich greenery such as eucalyptus or evergreen branches for door decorations and add big holiday curb appeal. Dot the swag with faux berries and finish with a festive red ribbon.
winter kitchen decor
elizabeth fores
Pine cone decorations aren't just for outdoors. It can be used to bring seasonal mood to every room of your home. Transform your kitchen countertop into a festive decoration by tying pine cones or evergreen tree cuttings with twine around a glass jar.
traditional holiday wreath
Matthew Mead
Create a wreath using a variety of greenery, holly berries, and pine cones for a classic holiday decoration. It combines eucalyptus leaves, spring green ivy stems, and variegated eucalyptus twigs for a richly textured display. Small and large pine cones tucked between the leaves add even more eye-catching interest.
center of attention
marty baldwin
Assort pine cones to create a seasonal table centerpiece. Choose a large ceramic platter or tray and fill it with pine cones, sprigs of holly, and votive candles. Place the arrangement on a neutral table runner for a simply beautiful Thanksgiving table setting.
evergreen accent
Anne Vanderweel Wilde
Add charm to your stair railings with pine cone decorations made from evergreen branches and ribbon. Use florist wire to tie one or three pine cones together. Choose two complementary colors of ribbon and create a large ribbon over the pine cone. Hang your swag on the end of the railing to create a great holiday focal point.
warm welcome
cameron sadegpour
Send Christmas greetings to your guests with a front door decorated with pine cones. Hang the pine cone garland across the door frame using adhesive hooks or clips. To make it even more festive, scatter colorful ornaments or bells between the pine cones and secure with flower wire. Place a tall glass lantern filled with white pillar candles right near the front stoop to create a warm winter glow.
perfect pair
marty baldwin
Create simply stunning Christmas centerpieces by combining natural elements and shiny ornaments. Secure the mercury glass bulb using florist wire and place it on a wooden stand or bowl. Next, line up pine needles or mini pine cones between the decorations to fill in the gaps.
evergreen table runner
joseph keller
Build an organic table display that you'll enjoy long after your meal is over. Pine cones and fresh greenery surround the rustic steel lantern, conveying a casual outdoor atmosphere. Create a cozy atmosphere by lighting candles before your guests arrive.
pine cone table decoration
miki dusterhof
Adding small pine cones to your holiday place setting is an easy way to take your dining table to the next level. Pine cones and small evergreen branches tied to printed holiday napkins look great on any table. The small red berries add color to arrangements.
painted pine cone tree
Jay Wilde
Turn oversized pine cones into small trees to create adorable accents on your side table or buffet. Paint pine cones in different shades of green and place them in small white succulent pots to create a festive tabletop decoration. This is a quick and easy way to turn pine cones into budget-friendly holiday decorations.
decorative holiday mantel
Keller & Keller Photography Inc
Decorating your fireplace mantel with pine cones is a simple and elegant way to make your home feel warm and inviting. Start by draping a natural holiday garland the entire length of your mantel. Next, place the pine cones on top of the wreath, alternating between standing up and lying down. Finally, sandwich fresh apples between the pine cones to create a beautiful and whimsical display.
pine cone tree
Peter Krumhardt
Imitate a winter landscape with twigs cut from the garden. Prop branches in glass vases and tuck branches between pine cones as glass baubles or supports. Hang pine cone decorations on the branches and add some snowflake decorations for the holidays.
color coordination
Peter Krumhardt
Enhance the natural appeal of pine cones by pairing them with earth-toned accessories. Here, pine cones are accented with sage green pots and miniature trees. As Christmas approaches, add a touch of cranberry red for a festive feel.
Until the basket is full
Peter Krumhardt
A birch bark basket gives it the charm of a homely cozy cabin. Instead of filling the basket completely with pine cones, fill it with invisible filler, such as blocks of florist foam or small overturned containers. Cover the filler with pine cones, greenery, and other natural finds.
bubbling branches
Peter Krumhardt
Small sprigs of pine will be a great filler for transparent ornaments. This simple DIY decoration looks great in both fall and winter. Ornaments can be displayed in vases or hung on trees.