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4 Sep

Pinecone Wreath Tutorial

hello all you U-CREATE-ers!
i’m Vanessa from V and Co.
Kari graciously asked me to guest blog today.
and i graciously said:
“um, are you sure? cause you have like a lot of followers and you are kind of cool…you might want to keep that going. but whatever, it’s your blog, and for the day it’s mine so take a seat and watch your pretty hard work go down the drain.”
she said:
“bring it on.”

so here i am “bringing it on” with a tutorial worthy for U-create.
shall we begin?

Pinecone Wreath Tutorial

 

beautify your home for the fall season with this super cheap and easy wreath, that looks like a million bucks!

what you will need:


a styrofoam wreath.
i bought two sizes.
for this wreath i used the larger of the two. but either one will work. (if your pine cones are big you will want to definitely use a bigger wreath)
a bag full of small pine cones (we, as a family were in the woods. while my husband cut fire wood, the kids and i gathered these pine cones off the ground.)

brown spray paint, lightly spray paint your styrofoam wreath. you don’t need to douse it, you just want to lightly cover it so no white shows through.
now you are going to grab your pine cone and dab a little bit of hot glue to the bottom of it.
place in the middle of your styrofoam wreath.
okay we are off to a good start!
line up how ever many pine cones across the top of your wreath, my magic # was three.
(sorry about the blur)
okay here’s an important instruction.
notice how i nestled the next row up in between the first row?
this is going to help cover up most of your wreath.
*let me mention that it would be good to add a little extra glue in between the pine cones so that they connect and stay together and make the wreath that much sturdier.

see where i’m going with this?
basically this is the recipe for the whole wreath.

as you keep adding pine cones you are going to come to the edge of your wreath. i made sure that there wasn’t any corner that was bare. that meant going on the corner with some of my pine cones.

as you continue the process you will get a hint of what the final product is going to look like.

oh are you tired? keep going you’re still not done.
see this is going to take a little while but…

it’s so worth it when you are done! look how fantabulous it looks!
to get a feel as to how much one of these would cost i went online and i found a range of them from $59 to $110.
um… mine cost $4.25 plus spray paint i had and an afternoon with my kids picking up pine cones. yeah, i think i like my price better.

edited: because there was a question about the “ribbon” i will mention here that it was two strips of fabric(that way it makes it long enough to hang on a mirror) cut to 5 1/2 inches in width. i tied them in a knot and hid the knot behind the wreath and made a big loose knot on top of a tight knot so you can hang it off a nail either behind the mirror or right on top of the mirror. 🙂

well, thank you kari and u-create readers for letting me take a little bit of your time to give you a little taste of what you would get on my blog. make sure you check out my tutorials i make for the Moda Bake Shop as well! thank you kari for entrusting me with your blog for the day! 😉
hope to see you soon! –V

 

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Comments

  1. Sophie says

    October 2, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    That is a gorgeous wreath! Love it love it love it!

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  2. Cherish says

    October 2, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Seriously beautiful!!! Those are my living room colors, this is happening!

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  3. Sherri S says

    October 2, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    GREAT guest blog! Gorgeous wreath! One Question – did you use fabric for your ‘ribbon’? I follow both your blog and this one …so I was thrilled to see ya here.

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  4. Robyn says

    October 2, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    this is beautiful!

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  5. Craft Paladin (in training) says

    October 2, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    That is wonderful!!! So elegant!

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  6. Katie B. says

    October 2, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Very cool! This looks like something I could do.

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  7. Kathy says

    October 2, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    Great project! Beautiful job! I’ve been wanting to make one of these for a while now. It will be great in our log home.

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  8. rachel griffith says

    October 2, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    oh vanessa.
    SUPER cute. as always.
    ♥

    congrats on being a guest blogger!!!

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  9. michelle@somedaycrafts says

    October 2, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    All the guest bloggers rock! This is NO Letdown! Brilliant and beautiful!

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  10. "Blossom" says

    October 2, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    This is perfect for the front door exterior or any mirror in your home. Thank you for sharing your ideas.

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  11. Lynette says

    October 2, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    So pretty! Love it.

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  12. allsewnup says

    October 2, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Gorgeous!
    Thank you V & Co

    and

    Thank you Kari.
    ;o)
    Carolyn

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  13. Petit Debutant says

    October 2, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    I will be making this as soon as I find a plethora of little pine cones

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  14. PHARES CAUSEY says

    October 2, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Now I just gotta put some black clothes on tonight and sneak into the neighbors yard with the pinecone tree…

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  15. V and Co. says

    October 2, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    yes the “ribbon” was fabric cut to the width of 5 and 1/2 inches.
    i’ll add it to the instructions! thanks! 😉 -v

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  16. Crys says

    October 2, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    I like this so much more than the fall wreath I have right now. I think I’ll take everything off of it and to this.

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  17. Shannon says

    October 2, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Its beautiful! I made a pinecone tree a while back, and yes, it takes forever!

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  18. Jen says

    October 2, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    So pretty, and so easy! I can’t wait to try it myself. Thanks!

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  19. girlsmama says

    October 2, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Absolutely fantabulous! I need to go spend some quality time with the kiddos and collect some pine cones!

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  20. Alena Jo says

    October 2, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    I want to try this, but I don’t think I’ll find that many pine cones around here. I love V and Co. Good choice for a guest blogger!

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  21. Marie says

    October 2, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Love it, V!

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  22. Tina says

    October 2, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    What a fabulous idea. This brings back memories of my Mom making these when I was a kid from the pine cones we’d pick up and gift to her. Thanks for the tutorial and I’ve enjoyed my visit here today.
    Blessings and thanks
    T

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  23. Tasha says

    October 2, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    So fun!! Vanessa is awesome! I love her blog and love this tutorial. Thanks for hosting her. Your blog is one of my favorites. I am always getting great ideas here. Thanks!

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  24. jabeybaby says

    October 2, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Beautiful wreath!

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  25. Lyanna says

    October 2, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    wow, I love that! now i just need to got get some pine cones!

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  26. newlyweds says

    October 2, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    Very Beautiful. Wonder if I can find that many pinecones!

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  27. dougnat says

    October 2, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    oh my goodness! GORGEOUS!!!!!!

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  28. tinahead81 says

    October 2, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    i need to start collecting my pine cones!! thanks for sharinig this!!

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  29. V and Co. says

    October 2, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    an another suggestion is to make pine
    cone balls, if you blow up the picture you will see that i made one just to make it tie all together it’s on the right hand side with my twine balls that i made (and have a tutorial for as well)

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  30. Anonymous says

    October 2, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Oh memories! My mom made these all the time when I was growing one.

    One tip…store wreath in a cool location. The first year my mom stored hers in our attic. During the hot summer months the hot glue warmed up again and all the pine cones fell off. So she re-glued it again the next fall/winter. The same principal applies if you are hanging this in direct sunlight.

    Thanks for sharing!

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  31. Tauni says

    October 2, 2009 at 5:25 PM

    Gorgeous. I never would have thought to do this. I am going to start collecting pine cones now!

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  32. MiriamR says

    October 2, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    I love it! I was just in Colorado collecting pine cones and wondering what I was going to do with them! Thank you thank you!

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  33. Jenna says

    October 2, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    I LOVE this! Totally want to try it. Alas…I’m going to have to figure out where I can hunt down some pine cones.

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  34. mommynoodles says

    October 2, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Good job! So stink’in cute! I have a mini pinecone tree in my yard.Guess I have no excuses not to make one! lol Thanks for sharing!
    Natalie,

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  35. Becky @ Our Sweet Peas says

    October 2, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Love this. I am so glad that I was directed to this blog by Vand Co on twitter. How have I not seen this blog??? YAY!

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  36. mauigleaux says

    October 2, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    Love it when I can catch two blogs I follow with one!!! My little ones and I have been hiking on the weekends~ pickin’ up random pinecones…now, we have a good excuse to gather all that we find!!
    Mahalo Vanessa ~ twice over!!

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  37. Kari @ Ucreate says

    October 2, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    Vanessa,
    You are so brilliantly creative!! I’m sure everyone who sees this will want to make it because it is so beautiful and PERFECT for Fall. I’m sooo excited to have you on Ucreate!!

    Thank you again!

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  38. Kari @ Ucreate says

    October 2, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    Suggestion for those of you who don’t think you can find enough pinecones:

    Try a mini version displaying it against a smaller mirror. It would be GORGEOUS, too!

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  39. Katie says

    October 2, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    this is way cool. i saw another pinecone wreath tutorial a week or so ago, but this one looks much classier. thanks! 🙂

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  40. happy zombie says

    October 2, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    How cute!!!

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  41. jodi @ Pleasant Home says

    October 3, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    Awesome Tutorial V! As usual you rock! And I’m ecstatic to find a new blog! love U create! Why didn’t I know about this before? Simply Awesome!

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  42. Kara@ Creations by Kara says

    October 2, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Vanessa is one of my favorite bloggers! I love this wreath! Now I just need to head to the mountains to gather pinecones.

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  43. Lisa B. says

    October 3, 2009 at 1:48 AM

    Gorgeous wreath!! Thanks for the awesome tutorial!!

    Lisa B.

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  44. Makell Wintle says

    October 3, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    okay. I’m doing this.

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  45. Lacie @ Creative Attempts says

    October 3, 2009 at 3:48 AM

    I have to make this and fast before it starts snowing (hello this is montana lol)

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  46. Wendy says

    October 3, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    Thats so cute! Of course, all the ones I find are large!

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  47. Liz says

    October 3, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Phenomenal job! I love this wreath. Thank you for showing how to make one. Great blog you have here! Liz =)

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  48. Love 2 Quilt says

    October 3, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Nice project……one I can do with my granddaughters. Thanks.

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  49. amylouwho says

    October 3, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    we only have big pinecones around here. I love how this turned out! Way to go V.!

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  50. Deanna says

    October 4, 2009 at 3:11 AM

    Oooh that might be just the thing for my front doors! Great tute! Thanks!

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  51. Paige says

    October 6, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    I just love this! I am going to go pinecone hunting with my daughter, she will love that!

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  52. Julie says

    October 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Wow! Very beautiful! I took my boys to look for pinecones today…it was lots of fun! Thanks for the great idea!!!

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  53. Everyday Mom Ideas says

    October 6, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    This is such a fantastic idea for this time of year and to do as a family craft. Im going to have to try it out! Thanks for the idea!
    -Julia DeLeeuw

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  54. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    October 6, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    LOVE IT!

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  55. sweetjeanette says

    October 7, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    I love it. Someone gave me one years ago that she made. It’s still hanging in our “cedar room”. Funny thing, she said I almost didn’t give it to you because you make things and sell them (years ago I did craft shows). She didn’t realize that all crafters prize things made with the hand! (smile)

    sweetjeanette.blogspot.com

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  56. Christine @ Great Oak Circle DIY says

    October 7, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    I LOVE this!

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  57. Kelly and Nate Wright says

    October 12, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    I LOVE this wreath! How many pine cones would you say you used for the big wreath? My friend and I are both going to make one but we don’t know how many we need to collect. Thanks!!

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  58. Jody says

    October 24, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Thanks so much for taking the time to share this! I am so relieved to find a craft blog that will give me gorgeous decorations at a fraction of the cost. you are very creative and I’m heading out to the lake to get some pine cones!

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  59. antonella says

    November 24, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    I uploaded your wonderful post on my blog!

    antonella

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  60. Lizzie says

    November 30, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    where can you buy small pinecones, all the ones in our area are large? I love it!

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  61. Emilia Photography says

    December 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    I will try to make one this weekend. Can’t wait. It is beautiful and matches with my living room colors!!!!

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  62. Stacey Gray says

    January 1, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    I made this wreath and put it up for the holidays-it looked so beautiful. I added a little greenery and red berries from a bush that I had in my front yard and it gave it a little pop of color. Thanks so much for the great tutorial!

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  63. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    September 19, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    This is stunning!!! I absolutely love it.

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  64. Dee Dee says

    September 19, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Love this wreath and love your tablescape. Just lovely 🙂

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  65. Tracey @ Cooking With Love says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Super cute!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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  66. Jamie says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Hi there.. I just wanted to let you know that I think the pine cone wreath is stunning and I’ve featured it on my blog in a pine cone decor round-up. Hope it’s okay!! You can see it here:

    http://crafteronabudget.blogspot.com/2012/11/7-easy-pine-cone-crafts-for-holidays.html

    Thank you so much for sharing this.. there is nothing like some pretty pine cones for holiday and wintertime decorating 🙂

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  67. Tara and Devin says

    November 11, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    This is amazing! I love everything about this wreath! Makes me wish I lived closer to Pine trees (I live in AZ). I featured it today on my blog! So many other girls are going to AWE when they see your cute wreath! Thanks for sharing such a great tutorial!
    XOXO
    Tara
    Salt and Pepper Moms

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