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PINE CONE GARLAND
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
• 2 bags Cinnamon-scented pine cones*
• 2 spools Swiss dot red ribbon, 3/8" wide
• Brown floral tape
• Wire cutters
• 3 strands Red glass beads*
• 1 spool Floral wire
• Scissors
• Tape measure
*Bags of pine cones and strands of beads create a 5-ft garland. More may be necessary for longer garland.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut long length of wire. Additional length can be added at any time.
2. Make a 4" loop on one end of wire. String four beads onto wire and push to loop end.
3. Add pine cone next to beads, wrap the wire around the widest portion of the pine cone twisting tightly to hold.
4. String three beads on and push next to Pine cone.
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 until reaching desired length.
6. End with four beads. Twist wire to form the end loop.
7. Use ribbon to create large loops for easy hanging, or a bow. Attach to end loop with wire.
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PINE CONE PLACE CARD
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
• 1 Mini tin container
• 1 Krylon® silver leafing pen
• 1 Small block of floral foam
• 1 Large pine cone
• 1 pkg Perfect Pearls, silver
• Small paintbrush
• Small pine sprig
• 3 Small Berry picks
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• Red or green cardstock
• Sharp knife
• Scissors
• Small paper punch
• Low melt glue gun and glue sticks
• Wire cutters
• Floss
DIRECTIONS:
1. Tightly fill silver bucket with foam.
2. Glue pine cone to center of foam.
3. Refer to photo often when placing all materials.
4. Using a small paintbrush, apply silver Perfect Pearls to all pine cone petals. Reapply if more color is desired.
5. Cut three berry picks into individual pieces. Fill around the bottom of pine cone, glue and push into foam
along the edge of bucket.
6. Cut mini pieces of pine sprig and glue in place among the berries.
7. Cut place card out of cardstock. Punch hole in the end with small paper punch. Write name with Silver
Leafing Pen. Attach to handle of bucket with floss.
PINE CONE FAVOR BAG
SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
• 1 pkg 9" Ivory bridal tulle
• 1 spool Printed ribbon, 7/8" wide
• 1 bag Cinnamon-scented pine cones
• 1 pkg Floral wire
• Thread to match tulle
• Sewing machine
• 1 pkg Mini pine cones
• Scissors
• Low melt glue gun and glue sticks
• Wire cutters
• Ruler
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut a 50" length of tulle. Fold in half
lengthwise, then in half again to
approximately 9"x12".
2. Pin together.
3. To create the bag, sew 1/2" seam allowance, starting at the folded edge on both sides. Trim seam allowances
close to seam lines.
4. Refer to photo in placing all materials.
5. Fill bag with three to four cinnamon-scented pine cones.
6. Cut a 7" length of ribbon and tie tightly around top of bag.
7. Use a length of ribbon to make a 4-loop bow and wire to the top of bag. Trim ribbon ends at an angle.
8. Trim excess tulle from the top of bag.
9. Glue two mini pine cones to the bow.
Skill Level 1: No experience needed
Approximate Crafting Time: 11⁄2 to 3 hours for all
Please read and follow all manufacturers’ instructions for all tools and materials used. Provide adult
supervision if children participate in this project. ©2008 Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. All rights reserved.
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