Painted Pine Cones

Why

The perfect present topper and centerpiece is under the trees. Take a walk with the kids to collect pine cones to make naturally beautiful holiday trimmings.

Steps

1. With adult assistance, collect several fallen pine cones. Wash your hands.

2. Spread newspaper on your work area and keep paper towels handy. Paint pine cones with Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint and So Big Brushes. (Crayola Premier Tempera comes in metallic gold and silver.) Dry overnight.

3. Add Crayola Glitter Glue for holiday sparkles. Dry overnight.

4. Tie cones together with ribbon. Use them as bows for special gifts, add to a wreath, or arrange as a centerpiece.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Washable Kid's Paint
  • Premier™ Tempera Paint
  • So Big® Brush
  • Glitter Glue
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • paper towels
  • ribbon
  • pine cones

Where & When

"We took a walk in the park to collect pine cones. Then we spent a cozy afternoon creating holiday bows."
Victoria D., mom of two kids ages 5 and 8.

"This simple and inexpensive idea was perfect for our holiday bazaar. Kids created ornaments, bows, and decorations."
Scott F., PTA member.


Interesting Info

Thomas Edison's assistant, Edward Johnson, invented electric lights for Christmas trees in 1882.