Painted Pine Cones

This is a super simple project to be done with the kids. Take the kids for a walk and gather some pine cones from under the trees on the streets. Let them grab their paints and paint brush & have some fun painting.

What you'll Need

Pine Cones
Paint
Paint Brush
Glitter Glue (optional)
Beads (optional)

Method

1. Collect the fallen pine cones from under the trees by the end of autumn before it gets all covered with snow.
2. Grab different colors of paint and using a regular paint brush, give 2 coats of paint on each pine cone.
3. Let them dry completely.
4. Use glitter glue and beads to decorate (optional)
5. Use them to decorate the home for Christmas or however you desire.

Note

1. Collect pine cones that are not broken & free of dirt.
2. Kids' paint works well on these pine cones.
3. Always use glitter once the paint is dried completely. Else, the glitter will get the color of the paint.

Trophy / Pencil Holder

This is a great craft project for kids at home or at school. With some available supplies at home, kids can make many pencil holders and take pride in organizing their stationary size wise / color wise.

Also, the trophy can be given to friends / teachers for friendship day or teacher's day. Kids can also make them for their #1 dad or #1 mom or #1 grandparents.

What you'll Need

Foam Cup / Paper Cup  - 1
Dessert Bowl (Foam / Paper) -1
Glue
Construction Paper / Card Stock Paper -1
Feathers / Beads / Glitter / Sequins / Stickers / Markers- To decorate

How to Make

1. First, make sure the bottom of the cup and the bowl are of the same size.
2. Turn the bowl upside down (this acts as a stand) and apply glue generously on it.
3. Fix the bottom of the cup on this glue. (That's it for the pencil holder )
4. Fix some beads or sequins to cover the joint.
5. Cut 2 'alphabet C' or 2 'question marks "? " ' from the construction paper or card stock.
6. Glue to the sides of the cup, folding the edges a little. (That's it for the trophy)
7. Decorate however you like.(I glued some feathers to the inside of the cup. Applied some glitter glue randomly, let it dry for 5 min and spread with a finger or paper towel)
8. Organize kid's stationary in these bright beautiful pencil holders OR let kids present to someone they love on special occasions.