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December 4, 2020 · 1 Comment

HOW TO MAKE A CHRISTMAS PINE CONE WREATH SWAG

CHRISTMAS· HOLIDAY DECOR IDEAS

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Easy step by step instructions on how to make a pine cone wreath for Christmas. Made of natural materials this DIY pinecone swag will look amazing on your home.

Pine Cone Swag

I decided this year to create a natural Christmas wreath for our garden shed door.  So I started looking for ideas and suddenly came across an adorable gingham ribbon pine cone swag that looked easy to craft. 

So, here are the steps on how to make a pine cone wreath.

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HOW TO MAKE A PINE CONE WREATH

After planning to create a fir pine cone swag wreath I thought I have plenty of pine cones since we live in Florida amongst many pine trees.  So I sent my husband and little niece on a hunt.

It didn't take them long before they came back with a hand full of cute pine cones.  Now, this is just the beginning of creating my very first Christmas Pine Cone wreath for the garden shed.

What do you need to make a pinecone wreath?

When starting any project you will need to collect your supplies.  So, you will need these items to create your pine cone swag.

  • Ribbon at least 5 yards
  • Floral wire
  • Glue Gun
  • Scissors
  • Fresh green wreath swag (I got mine at Trader Joes)
  • String or twine
  • Command hook
  • Six pine cones (I got mine in my backyard.  But if you don't have any pine cones, click the word Pine Cones to order some online.  I also saw snow-tipped pine cones.  Wouldn't that be adorable! )To make this even easier you can click on each word in blue and order on Amazon.

I wish I could say that everything on this pine cone swag is all-natural but there are a few items you will need to shop for.

Pine Cone Swag
Trader Joes' Swags

PINECONE WREATH DIY

This is such an easy and quick pinecone wreath DIY project. 

STEP ONE: CUT RIBBON

Layout your pieces of ribbon. I used three pieces of wired ribbon cut 18″, 19″ and 20″, one bow ribbon, and one extra 40″, not pictured, that will be used to hang the swag on the door.

Overall you will need around 5 yards of ribbon.  You may find some extra ribbon when you finish.  But I always like to go over to the next yard just to be safe.

Pine Cone Swag

I laid them one on top of the other and tied them together in the middle with twine or string.

Pine Cone Swag

Then I ran the ribbon piece that will hang the swag behind the string you just tied.

If you cannot get it through then tie another piece with the ribbon inside.

Pine Cone Swag

STEP TWO: ATTACH THE PINECONES

Next, I glued each fir pine cone at the bottom of each ribbon.

Here is an added bonus.  To dress up your pine cone ribbons, even more, add a little ribbon bow where the ribbon and pine cone meet.

Pine Cone Swag

STEP THREE: HOW TO MAKE A BOW FOR A WREATH

Take two pieces of ribbon about the same length.  Make one into a circle and tie it together with string to make the ears of the ribbon.  Then use some string to attach the back or tails onto the ears.

Last wrap a piece folded in half around the bow and glue gun it to the back.  After you have the bow made glue gun the bow to the top of the ribbon/pine cone swag.

STEP FOUR: ATTACH BOW TO GREENERY

This part is also very easy, especially if you purchase a green swag already made as I did.

Anyways, your pine cone swag is already bundled together with some wire.  Carefully loosen the wire and slide the hanging ribbon through it.  Give it a tightening back with the wire.

If it still seems a little loose attach the ribbon and greenery together with your glue gun.  However, I choose not to do that because I would like to save my ribbon/pine cone swag section for next year.

Pine Cone Swag
Notice the green wire at top of the bow.

STEP FIVE: HANG PINE CONE SWAG WITH RIBBON

Here is a trick I use on how to hang a wreath with ribbon without damaging your door.

Take your command hook and hang it upside down behind the door at the top.

Then simply tie your hanger ribbon pieces together and hook the ribbon onto the command hook.  Look around to the front of the door to see if you have it high enough.

Adjust it accordingly by tieing the ribbon ends together more or less.

how to hang a wreath with ribbon

Yay!  You know have your very own all-natural Pine Cone Swag or Wreath.

Pine Cone Swag

CONCLUSION

There are so many ways you can use this pinecone wreath in your Christmas decorations. You can hang it on exterior wall lights, hang it over your fireplace mantel and it would look cute on a playhouse outside.

But our favorite is the garden shed. Our shed is nestled in the trees and since this pinecone wreath is made of real leaves it fits in nicely with nature.

Pine Cone Swag

Here are more photos of the wreath.

Pine Cone Swag
Pine Cone Swag

I am so excited you came to Life on Summerhill and I hope this DIY pinecone wreath is helpful! If you like this door project check out other cottage styles she shed ideas. Please share with me pictures of your Pine Cone wreath.  I would love to see it and possibly feature it on my social media.

Happy Decorating!

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