Quick Glitter Pine Cones

This kids Christmas craft is a creative way to use the pine cones from your front lawn for a pretty decoration. The kids will love playing with glitter, and your Christmas decor will sparkle.

Materials:

• Pine cones in various shapes and sizes
• Spray adhesive
• Glitter in assorted colors
• Ziploc bags
• Ribbons or pipe cleaners
• Hot Glue gun

Instructions:

1. Cover working area with newspaper.
    
2. Put a couple of tablespoons of glitter in a ziplock bag. The bigger the pine cone the more glitter you will need.
    
3. Spray adhesive all over pine cone, being sure to get in between the cracks.
    
4. Place pine cone in the ziplock bag with the glitter and seal. Make sure it is sealed tightly.
    
5. Let your little one shake to their hearts content or until the pine cone is covered in glitter.
    
6. Remove pine cone and set aside to dry completely.
    
7. Repeat as many times as desired.
    
8. When dry, attach a ribbon with the glue gun to hang on the Christmas tree or fold a pipe cleaner in half and glue the center of the pipe cleaner to the bottom of the pine cone.
    
9. Use the pipe cleaner to fasten to the tree branch. (see picture)

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