Do-It Yourself; Budget Friendly:
Pine Cone Garland
September 14th, 2011
This Pine Cone Garland can be such a great, fun project for welcoming in the fall harvest season. Pine cones represent this time of year, especially when paired with a festive colored ribbon; oranges for fall or reds & greens for Christmas.
What You'll Need:
pine cones: free--go gather some in the yard, forest, etc.
ribbon: $1 for 2 inch wide or less
screw hooks: $1 for 10
hole punch: free--around the house
scissors: free--around the house
Instructions:
1. Measure the mantle, door way, or space you're hanging your garland and cut your ribbon. Remembering to leave extra for hanging at each end.
2. Space pine cones evenly punching a hole for each. I used ten for a medium sized doorway--keep in mind these were large fairly large.
3. Once you know how many you'll need, screw a hook into the top of each pine cone. Some of them will need the tops cut down if they still have the stem in tact. Note: This may be a bit tricky, but keep pushing and the hooks will eventually work their way in.
4. Hang ribbon, hang hooks in pre-punched holes, and there you are.
You'll have a festive budget-friendly project for years to come.
Happy Harvest.
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