Oh, look at all those beautiful zinnias!
But wait, what do you mean they are actually pine cones??
Yes yes, it's true.
These are pine cones pretending to be zinnias.
Pine cone bottoms that is!
You see, these came about in the most curious and unexpected manner.
One day very recently, I was sitting at my work bench, feeling rather lack luster.
I had my hand on my chin, wondering what I wanted to make or do.
I was actually rather bored that day, as I sat and stared at some less than perfect pine cones sitting on my studio work bench.
I had collected them off the ground under my pine tree for holiday decorating.
And here they sat, 3 months later.
In my way really.
I picked one up, tossing it about in my hand.
When the most curious thing happened!
I took my pine cone as you see below and flipped it over.
Only to reveal a zinnia on the bottom side of the cone, as seen below.
I gasped really, I was so surprised.
So, I grabbed some standard acrylic craft paint, and painted a few pine cone bottoms.
Pretty much just to prove to myself that what I thought I was seeing was true.
With each stroke of the brush, a real zinnia emerged.
I was utterly amazed.
Zinnias hiding under pine cones?!?
Who knew?
After I painted some up I realized you could either leave the tops pointy, in their regular state, as below, or…
You could use craft cutters to remove some of the pine cone petals and reveal a stem, like below.
Either way works just fine.
I think they are easier to arrange in a bowl if you just leave them as they are in their natural state.
You can also paint your pine cone bottom white first and let it dry before applying brighter colors.
Then add the colors of your choice.
Don't be afraid to layer different colors and layer shades for depth.
This is not time consuming, simply use a medium to large paintbrush and glob the paint on.
It's that easy.
A little paint and there you have zinnias that never ever fade.
Are you as gobsmacked as I was?
Who on earth knew that zinnias would be hiding in such a place?
Right on the bottom side of a perfectly regular pine cone?
I sure didn't.
Such an easy and pretty craft.
All you need is standard acrylic craft paint of your choice, a medium to large brush and you'll be well on your way to a perfect bouquet of zinnias.
Great for gifts for any occasion.
And the things you could make are ever so many.
From centerpieces to wreaths and beyond.
You can sparkle them up if you want too, the options are endless.
They sit perfectly in a bowl, those wonderfully tricky pine cone bottoms.
So, if you find yourself kicking around pine cones on your walks, pick up a few.
Turn them over and look for a zinnia hiding on the bottom.
Take them home and give them a whirl.
I'd love to see yours.
If you make some feel free to send me some photos.
Pine cone fun!!!
Let's get crafting.
This one's too easy to pass up, don't you think?
Love, Vanessa
PS: Regarding pine cones…
I don't know what kind of pine tree it is or specifically what kind of pine cones these are.
(although someone mentioned that they are loblolly pinecones)
I did this project on a whim never thinking so many people would be interested in it, the response has been incredible! Wow, I'm so amazed!
The cones are from a pine tree in my garden in Southern Arizona nonetheless.
If you are unsure if your pine cones will work, simply turn them over and look at the bottom side to see if you spot the classic shape of a zinnia. If you do, then paint away <3
PPS:
I get so many emails and questions about this project, which I just did for fun with the paints I had on hand.
Many folks ask if they can use spray paint and the answer is, I don't see why not?
It would probably be super easy and the spray paint colors out there are amazing.
I can't see why you can't try any paint you want, the sky is the limit.
I used regular acrylic craft paint and just mixed up basic colors that I layered as I painted, nothing outrageous.
Another question I get everyday is about baking the pinecones first to remove bugs.
Now, being the wild woman I am, I didn't even worry about this.
Mainly because I never saw a bug emerging ever.
However, I live in the desert where the temps reach 100+ all summer.
So I'm quite certain my cones are baked/dried naturally.
But, my mom told me you can wash them in white vinegar and water.
Big bowl water and about 2 cups of vinegar, just soak and slosh around for an hour.
They might swell up and look funny when soaked but will go back to normal once they dry.
Then set them on paper towels to air dry for up to a week.
If you want to really make sure you have no bugs, then after you wash them just put them in the oven on a foil lined cookie sheet at 200' – 250'F for an hour, checking carefully to make sure they don't burn.
Then just let them sit around on paper towels for 2-4 days.
Like I said, I've never done any of that, because I live in a dry dry dry desert climate.
So, don't hold me to any of it pretty please 🙂
And please don't burn anything.
If you are still unsure just google, prepping pinecones for crafts, and you'll find all sorts of info.
I'm sorry if I haven't answered everyone's questions via email, but I try 🖤
Thank you so much for the huge response to this fun craft I discovered on a whim, simply to amuse myself on boring day. I am so glad you liked it! 🖤
That has to be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!
When I first glanced at the photo, I thought they were flowers!
You’ve done it again! Simply marvelous!
Adorable and I love the colors.
As always, Dear Vanessa, your curiosity and creativity come together in the most wonderful ways!! How pretty these are!
Biggest hugs,
Betty
So totally awesomely cool!
Genius!
oh the loveliness.. such creativity and gorgeous colors! I have lots of those around here. Those would be a perfect craft to do with the grandkids and to put around outside where I want some color but can’t water. 🙂 Thank you and happy Thursday!
Tamara <3
Love these!
What a beautiful epiphany! Thank you for sharing
They really do look like Zinnias! Great idea!
What a beautiful transformation!
Oh Miss Vanessa, what an an amazingly wonderful idea.
Oh how marvelously clever! I will have to keep this in mind. I work with adults in assisted living and we are going to attempt some coffee filter flowers this month in time for mother’s day, but this would be super fun as well. Thanks for sharing your love and light with the world, Miss Vanessa! Enjoy the day. Erin
Magical! Miss Vanessa!
You are amazing!
How incredibly gorgeous of an idea!
You certainly did brighten my day with your clever transformation of these pine cones into zinnias!
Now…I am off to hunt for some pine cones!
How did no one ever see these before? Soooooo pretty! ! ! I think I need to start keeping my eyes open for some pinecones so I can have some zinnias, too!
I love these. I have to paint some. Brilliant.
We love zinnias and have several packs of seeds to plant.
charming! you are too clever by half!
Beautiful! can’t wait to try these, Brilliant observation! thanks for sharing,
Celeste, http://plumfieldhousegardens.blogspot.com/
What fun to look at an object and see it in a totally different way! Zinnias are one of my favorite flowers. I love this idea. Thank you, dear Vanessa! Hope all is well in your world. 🙂
What a fun and pretty crafting idea! We definitely have loads of pine cones around our A-frame!
I can hardly believe it! And I’ve had pine cones in my yard for YEARS!
Thank you for sharing this!!
EEEEeeeeeep~ Vanessa!! This is the neatest, prettiest, niftiest idea I’ve ever seen!!! We have a little ‘pinecone tree’ where we put all the cones we find….an old rhododendron stump that is encased in them….this sounds like a perfect craft to do with my wee one!! Thanks so much for sharing this! …off to collect some pinecones…er…..zinnias! (tee hee) LOVELY!! Wishing you a magical new week there in your garden lands!! : )
Those are beautiful and what a great idea.
Yes. Gobsmacked. Flabbergasted. I know of a lot of pinecone crafts, but I have never — well, I NEVER, heehee!! — have even remotely imagined them this way! What a tremendous treat, and the preeeettiest, most colorful surprise! I didn’t even know they were pinecones at first — couldn’t believe my eyes when I realized they were. You’re right — they’re perfect flowers on their lil’ bottoms! Magic!! And your color choices are stunning. I love how this idea came to you so serendipitously. Love when that happens. Thank you so much for sharing it. We have pinecones everywhere here, and I just must make some of these myself! Wonderful!
I love your zinnias!!
What a lovely idea, Vanessa! I definitely have to try that!!! Thanks for the inspiration.
Hugs,
Birgit
Woweeee! They look amazing. Now I have to go find some pinecones. 🙂
oh my gosh, you get the Girlscout’s “Clever Creative Badge” for sure! (ok, I wasn’t a GS so I don’t know if that badge exists but if it does, you should get it!
What a totally clever idea. I love them and they don’t get mold on the petals
like a real zinnia.
Gorgeous! SO creative, thanks for sharing. Love all of your photos.
Wow! I am late to the pinecone party…….Those are gorgeous!
This is so fun, Vanessa! Do you mind if we borrow the project? I think the girls will love it.
Beautiful! Zinnias are my favorite flowers and now I can enjoy them all year long!
Love this idea and not too difficult. Prepping and collecting the pine cones will be the most time consuming.
I live in North Carolina and we have massive amounts of pine cones — I’m making these!
Amazing! Will have to try this.
Reminds me of Dahlias, too.
forgot.
Absolutely amazing idea! Great for a person without a green thumb,like me.lol Thank You For Sharing. 🙂
Oh, my GOSH!!! What a beautiful idea! I just HAVE to make some of these! They are soooo clever. I’ve collected pine cones over the years but, I don’t want to make some of the OLDER ideas that have come up over the years and have been wracking my brain for NEW ideas. I have a sister who has just moved in to a new home (VERY upscale) and I think she would LOVE these added to her beautiful home. She’s an avid gardener (and I’m NOT) so I think this would be a perfect gift for her gorgeous new home! Thanks for sharing, I love, love ,love your ideas! Blessings for MORE wonderful ideas.
Just beautiful. Would make wonderful gifts. Thank you for sharing.
I could just pass out! You’re right, who knew? I love Zinna’s and these are so pretty. I just can’t wait to have some everlasting Zinna’s for myself. Thanks so much for sharing your smart little discovery with us.
I can’t believe how real these look like a zinnia! I am going to paint some for a centerpiece for one of my tablescapes. Did you find acrylics in the tube worked better than the craft paints or does it make any difference? Thanks for sharing this wonderful post and fab photos.
Looking for easy and inexpensive ideas to decorate for a ladies luncheon this fall. This might be the answer we are looking for. Thanks for showing us how easy it is. I have pine cones all over my property…just have to pick them up & get them painted !!
I used both and they worked just as well, have so much fun!!
Be sure to put them in an oven first to kill all bugs that may be hiding. Can’t wait to try this with my granddaughter.
I love that you made each a little different, just as the zinnias are in nature! I have plenty of pine cones available, just need the brush, craft acrylic paints, and a palette on which to mix colors. Maybe I’ll use paper plates, to hold down my investment. If I like my creations, I’ll send pics.
ditto
Thank you for sharing this. LOVE them.
What a wonderful idea, thanks for sharing!
Zinnias are one of my favorite summertime flowers, love this idea to have them around year round!
These are so pretty. Thank you for sharing. Accidentally stumbled here-Everything happens for a reason. Can’t wait to browse,
tHIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
Love these! Off to find pine cones, lol! Thanks for the inspiration! 🖤
Bravo – seeing beautiful things where you least expect them is one of life’s greatest gifts!
You should mention ehat type if pinecones you used, bc I just wasted a stupid amount of money buying pinecones that absolutely will not work
wow! Now I know what to do with the 32 gallon bag full of pinecones in my basement. Hated to throw them out…..woohoo!!!
Wow ! What an inventive way to use pinecones ! I have tons, and tons of pinecones…..uggg Great to know these things can be used for something .
Cute idea!
How would it work if I used a sponge brush to paint these with?
Such a lovely idea! Thanks for sharing it with us in all details!
Virginia Costa from Brazil
Yes you are clever, I craft with pine cones, and pick them up from the ground on my walks. This is a fantastic, beautiful and easy idea.
Pinning and will have this on my to do list. Thanks for sharing and will check out your blog!
I was playing around with this tutorial and had cut the bottom completely off. Viola……it is a daisy on the other side.
I love these…can’t wait to go outside and pick up pinecones..
So cute! I would like to use them to make a wreath.
I love them. I’ll try it with my garden club members.
Thank you! Thank you for the beautiful idea to use on the dozens and dozens of pine cones that litter my yard! Can’t wait to try it! A great use for all the acrylic paint that lies unused in my studio because I haven’t felt like painting a canvas.
I love this too! I have bag of pine cones that I wasn’t sure what to do with. I have used some for decorating packages, this is a great way to do that too! this is also great for when you are feeling creative but don’t really feel like doing something that takes a lot of effort. Perfect! Thank you!
Vanessa, Thank you for discovering pine cone zinnias,zinnias is my favorite flower. I will make them and have zinnias year round in my home. Have you ever painted acorns. I did, displayed them in a silver leaf bowl, They are beautiful.Wanda C,
Don’t want to make the older ideas? I was making these 30 years ago after seeing them in a craft magazine!
Glad to be reminded of this! I’ll have to collect & paint lots with my kiddie groups! When I made these in the past, the instructions in the magazine gave the good advice to first get the creepy-crawlies out by putting the pine cones in a paper bag and on a low heat setting in the oven for 15 minutes. Nowadays, I guess that could be done in the microwave. By the way, they are very pretty clustered and hot-glued onto a grapevine wreath, with much of the pine cone undersides cut off to enable each to sit more or less flat.
What about the fact that pine cones can erupt into flame? Is there a way to prevent this before painting and putting indoors?
Just Amazing 😀
I really really like these.
Oh now I can have beautiful flowers indoors anytime of the year! Best part they will never die! Love it!
Please tell me the name of the paint colors you used! I have bought 8 different ones as of right now and can seem to duplicate your beautiful collection. I found the perfect pine cones on Ebay just need the right paint colors.
Love these I have some very large pinecones from NC that would work. Will try them.
I love zinnias and I really thought these were the real thing when I saw the picture. I have so many pine cones in my yard that I have to try this. I can see brides using these in center pieces for summer weddings too! Really beautiful.
I would love to see a wreath made from this! Has anyone tried it, or have any plans with what type of base you will use, etc?
Love your idea! I just had to try it….had some pinecones in my front yard from a giant loblolly pine, and had the paints left over. I used a translucent iridescent glaze, after the paint was dry to give them a little sparkle
Thank you so much for this wonderful rainy day idea! I’m going to the basement now to get some pine cones from the Christmas decorations box!!!!!
Have pine cones will make zinnias! Really love all the colors!
The zinnias are beautiful, especially the colors. It will be fall before we know it, I think it would be pretty also to paint fall colors and use them as mums.
These are so much fun to do! Thank you for sharing this great idea!
So easy and beautiful! Thank you for sharing your creativity!
Does it work to use spray paint instead of brushes?
I am so very excited about this! Just beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Simply beautiful!! I just can’t wait to get hold of some pine cones 😊
Love these ! I bet other pine cones might just look like other flowers ! Thank you !!
Love your new idea. I live in a piney woods in SE TX. We have many
many loblolly pines so I tried out your suggestion with my craft paints. I tried to add picture but was unsuccessful. So I posted my results on my facebook page. I gave you credit. Thanks for sharing your idea.
Just love love love this idea and can’t wait to try it! Yours came out so pretty. 🌼
I honestly thought they were real flowers at first. Amazing idea, genus really!! I am definitely doing this!!
I was wondering if you muted the colors with a white wash or “something” in any way? For instance did you paint it a bright color & then do a wash, did you use pastel colors or did you mix colors to mute them? Just wondering 🙂 I’d love to try this & really love the colors that you used. Thank you!
Can i use oil paints?
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Hi!I thank you for the wonderful idea, I realized these days and I like a lot, if I have your permission put the link with pictures to show you
These are truly amazing! Great Job!
These are beautiful! Great easy idea ! Would be great fun for kids to join in on camping trips, or for Girl Scouts. I love this so much I think I’ll try it for decorations at Church 🙂 Thank you so kindly for sharing !
I will be making some of these today with a friend. Will post pics.
Did you brush the tips with a lighter color? Or did they just turn out like that..The picture looks like the tips are lighter color..I want to try some of these right away to put in a shop if they turn out as nice as yours 🙂
We’re anticipating a rainy holiday weekend with the grandkids at the lake so this is on our agenda for a fun activity! We can collect the pinecones together and make a fun gift for their Great Grandma (GG), who lives in the nursing home! Thanks for the inspiration!
Super idée!Merci pour le partage.Val
DID you have to bake the cones first? I’ve done in the past because they are full of bugs, I think I’ll just buy some in a craft store that are ready to go…
Awesome! Your inspiration is so beautiful! Thanks you so much for sharing! I needed some focal flowers to complete my idea I have, but didn’t get any strawflowers planted this year! I was planning to die cut and paint but this is so much better! Many many thanks! Love flowers, especaily ones that will last! Health and Happiness to you! You are brilliant!
Think I shall put some painted ones in the flower bed next year. Instant flowers! Thanks so much!
Do you think spray paint would work as well?
Kathy — High Springs FL
Awwww, how beautiful, lovely, and gorgeous! What a fantastic idea you came up with. I must admit that I’m in love with these painted pinecones, so don’t be offended if I paint a batch of them for my very own. You know the saying: imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Not entirely sure what …gobsmacked… means, but it seems to fit in perfectly with the expression my mouth is in ~ hanging open and drooling at your pinecones. Patti, in North Carolina
Vanessa, I simply love zinnias and pinecones and plant zinnias yearly to use in flower arrangements. Incorporating cones into several of my projects is something I enjoy also; especially into seasonal wreaths. I never thought about the natural relationship between the two. THANK YOU for sharing this exciting discovery and I look forward to combining painted pinecone zinnias in a cut fall arangement from my yard soon.
Excited,
Maggie
Thanks for the post Vanessa. I love these colorful zinnia pine cones. I hope you don’t mind me using one of your photos. I just started selling pine cones on Etsy and wanted to include a flyer with a link to your site and one of these photos as a craft suggestion (I’ll send you a copy if you like).
I think this is something I’ll have to try for myself. You make it look so easy to do.
Good species for the pine cone zinnia craft: In the midwest, or east, look for cones from a Scotch Pine. They are a nice size- about tangerine size and also make good bodies for pine cone turkeys.
Wow! I love this! Great kid’s Mother’s Day gift.
Beti
Wonderful, fun and easy craft! And the perfect pinecones can be found at Pat Catan’s craft store. (I’m sure other craft stores will also carry them.) Don’t limit yourself to the colors of real Zinnias. Experiment and have fun! If you have a place where making a mess is no problem, you can possibly spray paint some. Adding the details with a small brush.
Vanessa, the “common name for them here in California used to be called “Digger Pines” they are the pines that grow nearly anywhere, especially at lower elevation in the foothills. I have 100’s under my trees.
Love it, so simple, so beautiful.
Great stuff. It’s really going to help people those looking for wedding plan. In this, the points are being mentioned are also very helpful on choosing of gifts.
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Just love this Idea, Red and white for Christmas, Maybe pastels for spring
YOU CAN’T EVEN BEGIN TO KNOW HOW THRILLED i WAS WITH THIS IDEA.I lost my husband in July and my neighbor came over and planted massive beds of Zinnias in my yard. well let me tell you they became the looking spot of the neighborhood. Then of course they were gone. Then I found you and your beauties so now zinnias all year. Thank you for your expert imagination.
I made them! They came out nice! I can’t make crafts worth a darn, but this one actually came out for me. Thanks for sharing it and I linked to your instructions.
wow vanessa! i am really impressed with your cool idea,and i have worked as a floral designer for over 20 years!
My daughter-in-law made her a bottle tree, so guess what, I am going to make me a Zinnia tree. I live in northern Calif. where there are lots of pine trees.
I am going to try using an oil based paints for outside.
Is there some reason you can use a can of spray paint?
I meant to ask if you could use spray paint instead.
How did you cut the bottom off without it damaging the rest?
Hi & I love the idea….is there a special kind of pinecone you use???mind don’t look like yours….
Beautiful! can’t wait to try it…I live on Cape Cod where we have what we call “scrub pines”. The cones are very similar, and I have plenty! Thank you for the great directions and pictures!
Really gorgeous! I’m going to include a photos of this craft with a direct link back to your site in a pine cone crafts roundup, and would love to see you at my international linky party Craft Schooling Sunday, come join the creativity! all the best!
I love this idea – I can’t wait to get started and with no shortage of pine cones here in Las Vegas, the possibilities are endless!
I think these are just so adorable! What a clever idea and so simple too! I featured your project in my weekly Coffee Cafe post this morning. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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So much fun. Thanks for brightening things!
What type of brush works best for these type of projects?
I’m 61 years old and have been collecting Pine Cones (different types from different regions in L.A.County,Calif.) for my entire life.’Tho I don’t have any right now from the past (darn, there were a few I knew I should have saved) I have a varied collection I’ve found within the last 6 years. I too am a collector of things, especially natural and from the earth. I have used pine cones for different projects with students of all ages. Presently I teach at a high school with handicapped young adults. We teach recycling and a favorite is to use pine cones for art. I could make a list of at least a dozen projects. But alas I could go on and on about it. I Really Love what you have done in your Zinnia’s project and have never seen pine cones so beautiful. Thank You Soooo Much for sharing your idea with the world. I look forward to checking out other ideas from you. Very Sincerely Julia
FYI…for those who don’t know “Gobsmack” is a British term meaning Astounded/Astonishing. Use it wisely. A friend of my changed it to “Godsmacked”, meaning touched by the hand of God. Cool huh?
Julia
What did you use to trim the pine cones to make stems? It’s hard to clip them off and took me twenty minutes for one and it wasn’t even done right!
Hello,
I used a metal cutter at first but then just opted to leave them intact.
Vanessa Valencia
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I think this is an amazing craft. I love to put natural things like pine branches in my hanging baskets in the winter when the plants fade. I’m thinking these will add a colourful element in the winter months when everything is grey. I’m making these this summer and adding them to the baskets this winter!! Thanks for the idea.
So beautiful!
Love it!!!
I saw your zinnias on Facebook but had never seen a pine cone of that shape. Last week I was camping in Lewis County, WA when I looked down and saw the perfect pine cones. Zinnias on the bottom. Picked up several and different sizes. Excited to start painting. Came from a long needled pine tree do not know the name but they are perfect. Thanks.
Thank you so much for sharing.
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I placed mine outside and the pinecones closed up! Just noticed them today… I’ll have to watch them and see how they react to different weathers.
I love zinnias and I got some cinnamon pine cones from the holidays ,just don’t know if I have to bake them for the bug safety ,what you think ? Thanks for this wonderful idea .
I love zinnias and I have some cinnamon pines that I got at store ,do you think I can use theme? Thank you for the beuatiful idea.
Do I have to bake pine cones that Us bout ?thank you!
Hello, I think if you got them from a store theyre probably ready to go 🙂
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I do sterilize my pinecones generally with a hot water and bleach (just a tad) soak then I do bake them in a low temperature oven. Do be careful and keep a close watch on them though as pine sap is flammable.
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Love, love, love the idea! I definely will use the idea. I have plenty of pine cones on my property. Thanks so much!
I saw this on a frieend’s Facebook page last year and just loved it. And as I look out in the back yard and see what looks like hundreds of pine cones on the ground after a fierce windy storm I am definitely and going to make these! Showed my mother in law and she loves them too! Can’t wait to start! Just beautiful! But I am going to do the bug remover thing because I have bought dried flowers,etc., arrangements and months later looked over at it and it’s moving! Eek!
Did this project this week. The kids loved it. I used hot glue to attach them in a paper bowl. I also inserted tissue paper in the empty spots to simulate leaves. Just for fun..I sprayed each bowl with a little perfume. Thanks for the great idea!!!
That’s what I was thinking. I always put my own creations at my mother’s grave. They have to be weather resistant, and safe so that eliminates silk flowers, glass, etc. Since I change the arrangement with the midwest seasons,it can become expensive. This would make a lovely wreath and I could do one in Spring colors, and another one in Autumn colors. Great idea.
So pretty!!!
How many pinecones for the wreath?
Maravilhoso o seu trabalho. Mesmo não sendo um pinheiro natural do Brasil, (por sinal aqui ele é usado como madeira, mas destrói a vegetação embaixo, e dá como praga,:-), temos muito deste pinheiro. Pinhas também. Vou experimentar o projeto pois achei maravilhoso! Parabéns pela criatividade
I just saw this post and wanted to let people know….I put cones in low oven but ruined the oven floor because I didn’t use foil or cookie sheet. I would use foil because they do leak a sap. Foil is then tossed or recycled. Great Idea
They also look very pretty as a wreath. A wreath full of zinnia’s in different colors.
These pine cones are so clever. I always Havel a
bundle of them and have decorated them for Christmas gifts. Use beautiful fabric bows and then I found some really pretty scrolling type bulb hangers in gold to attach to top of bows. They look very expensive and
People that have received them were elated. Thanks for your fab ideas.
These are beautiful! I spray painted pinecones silver and gold one year and hung as ornaments on my Christmas tree. They were beautiful too! I used thread to tie around the top and used an ornament hook to hang them on my tree.
Can’t wait to try this wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing!
Hello,
What a great idea! My grandchildren and I are going to make some and somehow make then into a bouquet for her
gravesite. The painted flowers will be a precious gift for a person who loved flowers, especially zinnias. Please send any other ideas like that out to us.
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These are amazing! Thank you!!
GREAT IDEA 💡 I can’t wait to make these beautiful colorful flowers with my 5 yr. old granddaughter. Love it !
I was at a cousin’s recently and she had a BIG baskof the sitting on floor beneath a cabinet with tall, 2′, legs. Beautiful!
I’m imagining them with some fairy lights mixed in.