Don’t drop big bucks on a fancyChristmas wreath.
This DIY pinecone wreath costs little to make but leaves a big style impact.
You only need pinecones, spray paint, a basic wreath, and basic crafting supplies to make it.
Credit:Better Homes & Gardens
We chose a blue color scheme for our wreath, but you might use any colors you like.
For an ombre look, stick to hues within the same color family.
We used three shades of blue as well as silver for a pop of shimmery metallic.
Dust off any debris if you’re using real pinecones or remove faux pinecones from packaging.
Lay down a drop cloth to protect your surface.
Then, in a well-ventilated area, spray a coat of primer on the pinecones.
Paint Pinecones
After they are dry, spray the primed pinecones with your desired colors.
To achieve an ombre effect, use paints within a few shades of each other.
For example, we used a mix of blues with small pops of silver.
Let the pinecones dry.
Always use spray paint outside or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear a protective mask and gloves and cover any surrounding surfaces in the way of the spray paint drift.
Attach Pinecones
Heat up your hot-glue gun.
When the glue is pliable, begin attaching pinecones to the wreath frame.
Glue on the darkest pinecones first and work your way up to the lightest pinecones.
Wait for the glue to dry and hang your wreath.
This prevents the pinecones from falling off in extreme weather conditions.
