DIY Pine Cone Decor for Fall

Once fall draws near, you might start noticing pine cones in your yard. Are you wondering how you can use them to decorate your home? Pine cones make great fall and holiday decorations for the home, whether they are used to craft wreaths, centerpieces and more. If you have pine trees in your yard, gather some of the fallen cones and make some do-it-yourself fall decor for the house. Here are a few ideas to get started.

Pine Cone Door Wreaths

You will need: a plain wreath and door hanger; a hot glue gun; pine cones and other fall-inspired items. You can buy plain wreaths made of branches or other items from nature at many large retail stores. If possible, look for one with twigs or leaves -- or make your own using these items. Use a hot glue gun to attach pine cones to the wreath at random intervals or in small clusters. Vary the pine cone sizes for interest. Also, attach dried berries, acorns, ribbon and even a little glitter if you like. Once it has dried, hang the wreath from your entryway door to welcome visitors.

Pine Cone Mirror or Photo Frame

You will need: a cheap mirror or photo frame with a plain frame; a hot glue gun; pine cones and other fall-inspired items. Start to glue the pine cones to the mirror frame, using plenty of glue. Avoid lining them all up perfectly, but place the cones in random directions for a more natural look. Use as many or as few as you like. Fill in the spaces with smaller objects, like acorns, berries or whatever suits the look you are going for. You can paint the pine cones if you like, but leave them natural for a more outdoorsy look. For a smaller photo frame, cluster two or three in the bottom corner to avoid overwhelming the photo you are displaying.

Pine Cone Table Centerpieces

You will need: A shallow, wide glass vase or bowl; a hot glue gun; a white pillar candle; pine cones and ribbon. Place the candle inside the vase and wrap a fall-colored ribbon around it, attaching it with hot glue. Surround the candle with pine cones of varying sizes, filling the vase while making sure the top third of the candle is still visible. Place the vase on your dining table to use as a fall centerpiece.

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