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Pinecone Crafts: Mini Pinecone Tree Pots

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December 7, 2012 By Laura

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These Mini Pinecone Tree Pots can be made in 15 minutes! Pinecones, mini wood flower pots, paint and glitter paint is all you need. A fun and quick craft for the holidays!

Mini Pinecone Tree Pots


Welcome to those of you visiting via Pinterest, where this tutorial is VERY popular! I hope you enjoy this craft – which takes only 15 minutes to make!  ~Laura

I have a lot of friends who are crafty, but who just don’t have time to craft on a regular basis — unless we all somehow figure out how to add more hours to each day!

I’m here to remind you that crafting doesn’t have to take a big chunk of time. In fact, you can create some awesome handmade decorations and gifts for the holidays in only 15 minutes.

Yes, you read that correctly!

You can create wonderful handmade decorations and gifts in only 15 minutes.

Today I’m going to get you started on your road to quick crafting, by sharing with you how easy it is to make my Mini Pinecone Tree Pots.

I’m lucky enough to have real pinecones fall into my backyard from the evergreens behind our property. I’ve wanted to make something with these pinecones, and came up with this easy idea.

This is super easy to make, once you have your supplies in place.

pinecone tree pot supplies

Supplies:

  • Small pinecones
  • Miniature (1.5 inches high) wooden craft flower pots
    (around $1 each at the craft store)
  • Acrylic craft paint in your choice of colors
  • Martha Stewart Glitter Paint in your choice of colors
  • Foam brush
  • Small brush

First, paint your miniature flower pots.

The colors I chose match the colors that are carried from our front entrance to our fireplace mantel with the ball ornaments in chartreuse, aqua and red. (See image below for a zoomed-in shot of our mantel.)

I was able to do two quick coats in about 5 minutes, as the paint soaks in and begins to dry fairly quickly with the first coat. I did this last night, and let them dry overnight.

Time elapsed?  5 minutes!

painting miniature wood flower pots

Next, add glitter paint to the miniature flower pots.

Paint glitter paint with a small brush — which may or may not be an eye makeup brush from a gift set I never used — dabbing and spreading as you go. The colors I used are Garnet (red) and Florentine Gold. Let dry.

Time elapsed?  5 minutes!

add glitter to mini pinecone tree pots

Add the pinecones!

Sit the pinecones in (and on top of) each pot, placing each cone so that it is standing upright like a little tree.

Place your mini pine cone tree pots in a special place!

Arrange your pots and pinecones along a window sill and enjoy your little forest of Mini Pinecone Tree Pots!

Time elapsed? 5 minutes, or however long it takes you to be satisfied with your arrangement!

Total time? 15 minutes! Done!

mini pinecone trees in pots
pinecone trees in red pots
mini pinecone trees in green pots
mini pinecone tree in teal pot

I hope this post inspires you to consider trying some quick crafts this holiday season. Not only is it fun, but it is a great way to relax in just a short amount of time: a nice break from the holiday hustle and bustle!

Christmas pinecone tree craft

More easy pinecone crafts!

Click on the links below to see complete directions with pictures for each project shown!

Winter Pinecone Tree Craft

This is a similar craft to the mini pinecone tree pot tutorial above. This time I used a peat pot and painted it in metallic colors, then lightly (and barely) painted the edges of the pinecone with silver metallic paint for a snow-kissed effect.

Shabby Pinecone Tree

Metallic Pinecone Ornament with Craft Paint

Give a few pinecones a coat of metallic paint — I did two coats in a teal color — then glue on a jewelry bead or two for the string to hang.

How to make a stunning teal pinecone ornament!

Easy Christmas Centerpiece with Pinecones and (fake) Greens

(I used a cheap green garland and just cut it up with pliers to get multiple green pine “stems” for this easy arrangement.)

Easy Christmas Decorating with pinecones and greens

For more Christmas crafts — check out my Christmas section of this website!

Happy holiday crafting!

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  1. Eightymillion/Jennifer

    December 7, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    Adorable! Your fortunate to have a tree for an endless supply.

    • Laura / The Shed, Pet Scribbles, Socks for Sandy

      December 7, 2012 at 6:02 pm

      Thanks Jennifer! When I lived in Boston, I would buy my pinecones at local stores like Pier 1 Imports. It’s funny to me now, but if you don’t have any, what are you supposed to do? πŸ™‚

    • Donna Wolle

      October 30, 2013 at 1:27 pm

      I think cones are available at all craft stores this time of the year. My local has $5 bags. Hope you can find some.

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles

      November 7, 2013 at 9:20 pm

      Thanks Donna for the helpful tip! πŸ™‚

  2. Erin Spain

    December 9, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    These are adorable, Laura! Love this idea.

    -Erin @ DIY On the Cheap

    • Laura / The Shed, Pet Scribbles, Socks for Sandy

      December 10, 2012 at 6:31 pm

      Thanks Erin! πŸ™‚

  3. Bonnie @ Uncommon

    December 10, 2012 at 1:34 am

    these are just the sweetest Laura!! What a perfect little craft!

    • Laura / The Shed, Pet Scribbles, Socks for Sandy

      December 10, 2012 at 6:32 pm

      Thanks Bonnie! I love miniature crafts!

  4. Amy*

    December 10, 2012 at 2:48 am

    So cute! I love the photo styling with the matching ornaments too πŸ™‚

    Amy*

    • Laura / The Shed, Pet Scribbles, Socks for Sandy

      December 10, 2012 at 6:33 pm

      Thank you Amy! πŸ™‚

  5. Johnnie

    December 10, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    These are way cute, Laura. I totally am not the only one who paints with unwanted makeup brushes!

    • Laura / The Shed, Pet Scribbles, Socks for Sandy

      December 10, 2012 at 6:34 pm

      Thanks Johnnie, and I’m glad also that there are “others” besides me who take advantage of makeup brushes! πŸ˜‰

  6. Laura @ House Of Joyful Noise

    December 10, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    Another here, so smitten with the cuteness of these! So simple, yet a whole new thing. Love it!!

    • Laura / The Shed, Pet Scribbles, Socks for Sandy

      December 10, 2012 at 6:35 pm

      Thanks Laura! Maybe that’s what the appeal is? Simple yet kind of new? πŸ™‚

  7. Carolyn

    December 11, 2012 at 3:22 am

    I love these Laura! And your photos are beautiful!

    • Laura / The Shed, Pet Scribbles, Socks for Sandy

      December 11, 2012 at 3:50 pm

      Thank you so much Carolyn! Photos aren’t always the easiest to do, especially with something so miniature, so I really appreciate your compliment!

  8. malia

    December 12, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    This is a great craft bc it looks hard but it’s doable! Thank you!

    • Laura / The Shed, Pet Scribbles, Socks for Sandy

      December 13, 2012 at 12:16 am

      Hi Malia – you’re right – totally doable and in about 15 minutes too! πŸ™‚

  9. Kathy Shea Mormino

    December 18, 2012 at 1:23 am

    Hello, new follower here and I’d like to invite you to join me at my weekly
    Clever Chicks Blog Hop:

    http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/12/clever-chicks-blog-hop-13.html
    I hope you can make it!
    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick

    • Laura / The Shed, Pet Scribbles, Socks for Sandy

      December 18, 2012 at 2:35 am

      Thanks Kathy! I’m a bit crazed this week, but I have your blog open in one of my tabs on my computer to remind me to enjoy poking around while enjoying some tea on the weekend! I look forward to it! I’ll definitely participate in future weeks!

  10. Donna Wolle

    October 30, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    These are so cute, simple but lovely little piece of Christmas to give to special friends. Thanks for the inspiration. Craft store here I come!

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles

      October 30, 2013 at 3:04 pm

      I’m so glad you like them Donna! There’s so many ways to make these your own too, depending on colors and embellishments! Happy crafting!

  11. Denyse @ Glitter, Glue, Paint

    November 8, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    Laura, These are so darn cute!! I love this idea. Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday.

    xoxo
    Denyse

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles

      November 8, 2013 at 10:40 pm

      You’re very welcome, Denyse! Glad you like them!

  12. Jennifer Hughes

    November 16, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    What a fun idea! I think I’ll have to try this this holiday season. I’m pinning right now πŸ™‚

    Jennifer @ The Jenny Evolution
    http://www.thejennyevolution.com

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles

      November 18, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Thanks so much for pinning, Jennifer! Definitely let me know if you make some tree pots of your own! πŸ™‚

  13. Victoria

    November 27, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    Don’t forget you better bake those pinecones to get the critters out.

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles

      November 30, 2013 at 10:19 pm

      Thanks for the tip, Victoria!

  14. Kim Wilson

    December 3, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    What a cute idea! Pinned it!

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles

      December 4, 2013 at 11:15 pm

      Thanks so much, Kim! πŸ™‚

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