Introduction
Not Just for Christmas
We made our pinecone garland to decorate a fireplace at holiday time. But a strand or two would look great any time of the year hanging in or outside your home, or use them as wedding or party decoration.
Step 1
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Gather Your Materials
Step 2
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Cut Wire
Cut 8-inch long lengths of floral wire, one for each pinecone.
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Step 3
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Wrap Pinecone
Wrap each wire around the base of the pinecone and secure in place by twisting together. Take three to four wires and twist them together to make a bunch of three to four pinecones.
Step 4
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Gather Bunches Together
Cut a length of the thick wrapped wire the length of the final garland. Secure bunches of pinecones by wrapping the bunch of floral wire to the thick wrapped wire. Continue to secure the pinecone bunches along the thicker wire.
Step 5
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A Decoration to Last for Years
Lay or wrap garland to add texture and a bit of nature to your holiday decor.
Step 6
Make Bunting + Reindeer Artwork
To complete the traditional plaid look, get step-by-step instructions to make the "be merry" banner and then get the template to make the reindeer artwork.
