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This easy kids craft turns pine cones into Christmas Trees!
Whew! December is here…how did this year go by so fast?!
It’s time to put on some Christmas music and get out the Christmas decorations. Maybe even make some new ones! You can never have enough, right?
These pine cone Christmas trees would make a great addition to your Christmas decor! Make them with your kids for a fun and easy holiday craft project.
Fun Pine Cone Facts for Kids
- Pine trees existed during the time of the dinosaurs, and pine cones were a favorite food for some!
- Pine cones can help us predict the weather! They close their scales when the weather is damp, and open them when it is dry. Pine trees produce a lot of large pine cones when a severe winter is ahead.
- Pine cones are Maine’s official state “flower.”
- The pineal gland in the human brain was named after the pine cone because of its shape!
For more pine cone facts, click here.
How do you make pine cone Christmas trees?
Supplies:
- pine cones
- toilet paper roll
- brown paint
- multi-colored pompoms
- yellow construction paper
- glue
- scissors
Step 1: Cut a toilet paper roll in half or thirds, depending on the size of your pine cone (this will be the tree’s trunk). Then, paint it with brown paint and let it dry.
Step 2: Draw a star onto a piece of yellow construction paper and cut it out (this will be for the tree’s topper).
Step 3: Glue the pompoms onto the pine cone to create the tree’s lights/decorations. Then glue the yellow star to the top of the pine cone.
Step 4: Place the pine cone on top of the toilet paper roll. If you want to glue it together, use a hot glue gun. Otherwise, it can just rest on top of it.
For more pine cone crafts, check out A Piece of Rainbow!
Try these other Christmas crafts and recipes!
- Snow Globe Christmas Card With Free Printable + Video
- Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats
- Christmas Pecans
- Christmas White Chocolate S’more Pops
- Christmas White Hot Chocolate
- Play Snow Sensory Bin
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