You don’t have to look hard to find pine cones this time of year. So put them to good use with a pine cone craft (or several) to occupy your kids. With only a few craft supplies like paint, glue, and glitter (which you likely have on hand) and other natural materials from your backyard, there are so many cool things you can make.
Pine cone crafts are a big win because they keep the kids busy on rainy or cold days and they can be used as ornaments, centerpieces, or fun figurines that will keep kids busy after their projects are complete.
Want to keep your kids busy with pine cone crafts? Check out my list of easy projects that will keep your kids busy and happy!
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Pine Cone Crafts
Pine Cone Pineapple Ornaments
DIY some tree worthy ornaments with your kids by creating tropical pineapples out of pine cones!
Photo and DIY: Brit+Co
Crystalized Pine Cones
How absolutely cool are these crystalized pine cones? This is a cool science experiment and DIY craft, all wrapped in one! Check it out to see what makes these pine cones glitter.
Photo and DIY: Sweet Paul Mag
Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Kids will love the chance to watch birds enjoy their homemade pine cone bird feeders.
Photo and DIY: Mom.Wife. Busy Life.
Frosty Pine Cones
The combination of glitter and glue never gets old! This is a great winter craft to brighten up those long, dark, chilly months.
Photo and DIY: Kids Craft Room
Pine Cone and Felt Owls
These felt owls are a real hoot to make! Seriously though, aren't these the cutest things you have ever seen?
Photo and DIY: Lia Griffith
Painted Pine Cone Garland
Kids can customize the colors of their pine cone garlands according to different seasons and holidays.
Photo and DIY: Dazzle While Frazzled
DIY Pine Cone Birds
Transform pine cones into cute birds with fabric and fun googly eyes! Use them for ornaments during the holidays.
Photo and DIY: Kids Craft Room
Pine Cone Turkeys
Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner, let the kids make pine cone turkeys to decorate the table.
Photo and DIY: A Pumpkin and a Princess
Pine Cone Apples
It doesn't take more than a few minutes to turn pine cones into adorable apples with this easy craft.
Photo and DIY: Non-Toy Gifts
Pine Cone Bumblebees
Pipe cleaners, pom poms, googly eyes, and paint transform any pine cone into a little bee.
Photo and DIY: Easy Crafts for Kids
Pinecone Flower Refrigerator Magnets
You can still enjoy bright flowers in the winter by having the kids create these simple floral refrigerator magnets.
Photo and DIY: The Painted Hinge
Pinecone Rainbow Fairies
Kids will love creating little fairies to watch over them! Make a whole bunch and keep them occupied for hours.
Photo and DIY: Twig & Toadstool
Rhinestone Pine Cones
Do your kids love anything that sparkles? Let them go crazy decorating pine cones with small rhinestones. This is a fine motor craft at its best!
Photo and DIY: Rhythms of Play