Sparkling Pine Forest

Why

Collect big pine cones-then turn them into winter delights! A forest of these trees adds sparkle to windowsills and tables.

Steps

1. Place large pine cones on recycled newspaper. Peel the paper labels from Crayola® Metallic FX Crayons. Break crayons into pieces long enough to fit inside pine cones. Poke crayons into spaces in the pine cones so the tips resemble colorful tree lights. Secure with Crayola School Glue. Dry.

2. Decorate a sturdy cardboard base with Crayola Glitter Glue, metallic crayons, and Crayola Washable Markers to make a wintry forest floor or other seasonal scene. Glue pine cones to the base. Dry.

3. Decorate your pine-cone trees with glitter glue to make sparkly snow for a winter forest. For Christmas, add a garland, tinsel, ornaments, and star at the top. Dry.

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.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Metallic FX Crayons
  • Markers
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Glitter Glue
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • cardboard
  • pine cones

Where & When

"Searching for pine cones and breaking crayons were the best parts of this craft!"
Susann G., mother of a 4-year-old twins and 6-year-old.

"My group meticulously arranged the crayon lights and applied glitter glue to their tips. Their trees definitely sparkle!"
Mark P., after-school volunteer.


Interesting Info

In Australia, singing carols by candlelight is a tradition. Tens of thousands of people gather for carols at Sydney's Domain. Everyone holds up candles and sings. Trees and flowers are used to decorate for the holiday, too. The Christmas Bush, native to New South Wales, has small red leaves and is in full bloom in December.