DIY PINE CONE WREATH | Holiday Decor Special!

[@Kathleen58]

This was inspiring! I’ve had clean pinecones saved for 3 years now. This is the project for them. Thank you so much!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hurray! It's certainly our most popular DIY for good reason... it's glorious!!! Hope yourr finds a special place in your home!

[@dottiewilson3858]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!!! ♥

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Pleasure, Dottie. Keep it inside, will last for years and years!

[@heidihartmeyer-wendling3343]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks, Heidi! Good luck with this project... you'll do great! Happy holidays!

[@michaelheyward7668]

That's a beautiful wreath! Thank you for sharing...

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thank YOU for watching, Michael! Hope you can try making it... it's a beauty!

[@billiestando6689]

Finally the perfect wreath using pipe cleaners. I didn’t like the idea of using a glue gun to make a wreath and I’m so happy that I found your awesome video. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Finally, someone who has lived the pain with me!!! Honestly, it was as much about the burn but I was also thinking about the softness of the chenille so wire didn't scratch a door, mirror or window. Thanks for writing in Michael!!!

[@louhortonsculpture]

Yeah hot glue isn’t going to last in storage over the summer… and in the south, it’s possible to reach hot glue melting temps between the door and the glass storm door even in winter!

[@JustAnotherRoger]

Perfect! I was just getting my pine cones ready for this projects. Thank you! 🙏

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Yay, Roger! Thanks for watching... place your wreath in a place of pride... bet it'll look fab!

[@Master_Blackthorne]

Nice cabin. Thanks for the video..

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks for watching, Master Blackthorne. Wishing you and yours happy holidays!

[@joyciejd9673]

I've had pine cones in a tote in my attic for years with the form and couldn't attach them well. Love this and I cannot wait to finally make a wreath! thanks...(your wreath is beautiful!)

[@Weekendatthecottage]

JOYCE! Only drawback will be to decide where to put it. I've mine above the fireplace... on the front door... outside. Wishing you great success - hurray!

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

I see these wire wreath forms in so many different shapes and sizes all the time when I film my Dollar Tree videos. I’ve wondered about all the ways people can use them. I made a heart one. This is a great idea. I love how it turned out. I’m learning new ideas and skills from you! Your talent is inspiring. I am Happy to be learning and growing together with you.

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks for this lovely message... we're blushing over here!!! Good luck with this project... wait until you see what we're doing for Holiday this year!!!!

[@MarySendelbach]

Wonderful! Thank you!❤

[@Weekendatthecottage]

My goodness I have one I made 7 years ago... still looks fab! Thanks for watching...

[@northernbettygirl]

I found a ginormous pine cone wreath years ago, don't remember where, but I still have it. I can add removable decorations to it for any holiday or season. It's the focal point of my living room 🤗

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hi Diane... thanks for watching... here you go! weekendatthecottage.com/easy-berry-trifle/

[@bonnietownsend1605]

This was so inspiring! Went out and gathered pine cones this morning and by this evening I was finished with the most gorgeous wreath! Thank you!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Yay, Bonnie! So pleased you just got up and did it - such a gorgeous decor addition... good for you!!!

[@booksandcatss7829]

So beautiful!!!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks, Books+Cats! It's such a rewarding project, and the finished wreath will last for years! Thanks for watching - tell all your friends about us!

[@melindadavies7180]

Finally a tutorial without a glue gun. So would this wreath withstand the elements outdoors if hung on fence?

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Melinda! Absolutely! There's a very pristine one that's hung indoors... then two more outdoors, one next to the front door and one on the shed. They've been withstanding the elements for abut 5 years, still look pretty good! Trust us... you're gonna feel accomplished and proud when you make one! Yay!

[@ginettecataford5254]

Beautiful! Very Scandinavian...

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks Ginette... love the simplicity of it all.

[@des5450]

Thank you so much for sharing! Who doesn't love a beautiful wreath?! I collected a ton of pine cones from our yard and now I know how to use them:)

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks, Desiree! Having now made a few, giving them to friends, I'm always amazed at how different they look in different settings - from rustic to chic - they are gorgeous! Good luck!

[@felicitymoorcross198]

So cosy and textured! Love seeing these DIYs on your channel.

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks Bi Spice!!! It's a really gorgeous wreath and I like that it's rustic but then plays fancy in a luxe setting too! Hope you have safe, happy holidays!!!

[@mccollapiaries]

Thank you thank you thank you! I have been pondering how in the world to attach my pinecones to my wreath wire! I tried wire and did not let my pinecones dry out. So covered in sap and a failure haha This is great, so so beautiful!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thank you for watching! There's still a bit of sap in this... but not nearly so bad. Hope you have a nice spot for this... you'll be enjoying it for years to come. Warmest regards,

[@cathylbrown1292]

I love this. We have so many pinecones, so will give this a try next year.

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks for watching and writing in Cathy!!! Put those pine cones in a dry spot for the next few months... the sap will flake off and they'll open - and - you'll be all set for next year! HURRAY!

[@cathylbrown1292]

@@Weekendatthecottage Good to know, thanks.

[@salty6430]

I love this.. very nice Nik

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks, Jojo! I might make another this weekend!

[@kathleentinley7261]

Very pretty! I will try that.

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks, Kathleen - quite easy to accomplish and... they last for years!!!

[@paulafigueiredo1745]

Waw Nik, you’re a very talented man. Your wreath is so beautiful. I bet Carol it’s very proud of you. Congrats for the video. 👏👏👏

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks, Paula! It's pretty gorgeous and I love making wreaths like this!

[@pinayinsklee]

That is soo uniquely natural cant wait to do this.

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thank you for watching. Good luck making it!!!

[@bodhisattvasanyal8663]

Wow

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thank you! It's a really great project!

[@annemiekvandorp4457]

Wow... your recipes also look great! I love cooking, so I am double glad I subscribed!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks again... we can make you an honorary Canadian!!! Hurray!

[@annemiekvandorp4457]

@@Weekendatthecottage I didn't see that one coming, but I accept the honour! I'lll start practising O Canada 🙂

[@peterremus9613]

Can’t wait to try this. I have a feeling it won’t be as perfect as yours, but I’ll try.

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Peter! Thanks for watching and writing in. It will be perfect, because you'll be making it. Get to it!

[@AriesGirlTAROT]

Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for. It’s beautiful. I am making this. I have collected a basket of pinecones already this season but they are all rather small so that’s for a different wreath, waiting on the larger ones to start falling so I can make this. Thanks again!!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

You are going to love the finished wreath Aries Girl... yay!!!

[@hollytourond]

So beautiful! My granny and I used to make these when I was little but used glue. I am going to try this way too. Thank you!!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks, Holzbalz! Love reading about your memories... hurray!

[@lumarinahome951]

Beautiful work , congratulations. I make some this kind of decoration as well with pines but here we dont have the small but its ok

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks, LuMarina! It's such a rewarding project... and looks good... everywhere! Yay!

[@finestflower.]

I am so happy to have found you, I LOVED Savoir Faire! Thanks for this great video, my dining table is covered in pine cones.

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Yay, Joan - what took you so long?! XO Hope the wreath is to your liking - certainly worth the effort! N

[@rg0467]

Love the video, I can't seem to find pipe cleaners can I use twist ties?

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hi RG! Yes... you can - just be aware that those wires may leave marks against the surface / wall when you go to hang the wreath. Regarding the pipe cleaners... have you tried a craft store???

[@suehellmer8302]

When you put the wreath outside in cooler weather, do the pinecones ever start to close back up? You commented the warmth helps them open...

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hi Sue... Thanks for watching! I have two hung outside... and they stay open. Only problem, sometimes the squirrels make a crazy leap for them.... LOL!

[@annemiekvandorp4457]

I know a place, here in The Netherlands, where I can find these cones. It's a stunning wreath, thanks for sharing 🙂

[@Weekendatthecottage]

My goodness... big hugs from Canada!!! Yes... it is such a lovely wreath and the process lovely too! Thanks for watching Anne! Bedankt!

[@annemiekvandorp4457]

@@Weekendatthecottage Thank you for your kind words. You are an inspiration, so I subscribed and will watch all your video's. A big Dutch hug from me 🙂

[@lisaarrowood4342]

Beautiful

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks, Lisa! Hope you can make one - it's a really beautiful wreath!

[@lisaarrowood4342]

@@Weekendatthecottage we have a 38 acre pine tree farm. I don't think I will have any issue finding the cones! I'm excited to try this one. I will be sure to send a picture. Thanks for the video!

[@theresenydahl9531]

So beautiful!❤

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thank you, Therese! I keep moving it to different locations - looks gorgeous wherever I hand it!!!

[@shaunnapurplebutterfly3885]

Thank you. Don’t need to wash them when you get them form outside

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hi Shaunna... thanks for watching. I don't think you do... but some may wish to, it may also remove some of the pine sap... Good Luck!

[@athenasmales8056]

BRAVO! Your wreath is beautiful and I LOVE the idea of using pipe cleaners. I have made 10 of theses wreaths but using regulate wire. I always ended up poking and puncturing my hands. I had decided to give up. Thanks to you, I may make another wreath! Thank you for sharing!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks, Athena!!! We appreciate you watching and trying the project! Hurray!

[@rg0467]

Hi Athena, I am using twist ties, do you thik I should use pipe cleaners? Does it may a bit difference in how secure they are attached? @@Weekendatthecottage

[@crystalbranget9363]

Incredible! Thanks for sharing! I will share and mention this vid if I get to try :)

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks Crystal... even if you don't get to it this year... file it under "future, must-make!" Thanks for watching!

[@dotgenie]

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[@Weekendatthecottage]

LOVE! Thanks for watching!

[@SaraVV]

Great editing and video!! Thank you!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks, Sara! Hang it in a prominent spot... everyone will love it!!!

[@johannacianfrone7223]

Where can I buy the sturdy dimensional wreath form? Michaels only has a flat cheap one. Thank you.

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hi Johanna! I found mine at a housewares-fabric store (of all places). Failing that, try a florist or garden-type store or, look online. Fingers crossed you find one - it is SUCH a glorious DIY!!!!

[@deannagoldberg9471]

24k in views, hit the like button peeps!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Deanna... thank you!!!!

[@shellkoho]

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[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks, Shellkoho...

[@kathyriddle7689]

I have made those but you don't have to use pipe cleaners all you do is put them in hot water and they will close when they close you stick them in the wreath in the different wired sections and then you put them in the oven at a very very low temperature and they'll slowly open up when they do they hold each other in there what you're doing is taking the long way around

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hey, Kathy! Thanks for this... but how do u get the ends to hang on to the wires and then stay in place suspended without cascading down in the centre? If you have a link or pics, please share!

[@Spicygabbagool85]

I'm with you on the glue gun. This video was amazing. Thanks!!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks, Gabba! It's a rewarding project and the finished wreath is glorious!

[@Yeeh1244]

This is exactly what I needed it!!!!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Good luck making it!!!

[@elizabethrechtien2601]

Love this and trying it now! Question, do you do two rings of medium pine cones? I have 4 rungs on my wreath and know the 4th should be small but didn't understand if the video had 2 rungs of medium size? Thank you for the video!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hi Elizabeth! Thanks for checking in,.... and yes... middle two rungs are medium. I think you're going to LOVE the results! Yay!

[@elizabethrechtien2601]

@@Weekendatthecottage Thank you so much!!

[@debradurso524]

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[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks for watching Debra! Happy holidays!

[@eileenoconnor1768]

Lovely wreath your made in this video but I would like to ask if the pine cones I collected two years ago which are all very dry and I don't feel any stickiness or sap. Do I need to still soak them and then bake or just dry. they are really beautiful and this is my first time making a pine cone wreath. Please advise. Thank You

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Eileen!!! You should be feeling like you've won the lottery - dry pinecones are most ideal - YIPPEE!!! Only thing is to work on a covered surface - the dried sap will flake away almost like a powder. As you work, little pinecone seeds may also fall away - I collect 'em up and then scatter them up in the woods - fingers crossed they take. Let us know how you fare... YAY!!!!

[@eileenoconnor1768]

@@Weekendatthecottage Just saw your reply, thank you for getting back to me. Busy week I missed message. I will follow your tips. Thanks very much

[@joh8791]

This is beautiful How many pinecones did you use?

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hi Jo... I'd say 60 large, 120 medium and 200 medium-small... Hope you can try... the wreath is stunning, simplicity!!!

[@turquoisefeatherdesigns5902]

Very clear and precise video, thank you. Do you ever spray your wreath when it's finished for a glossy look or to preserve?

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks for wiring in. Actually, never have - the first two have been hung outdoors. Perhaps the next one I make I'll try. I was actually also thinking of doing a smaller wreath in the fall perhaps spraying it a dull, almost burnished gold. Stay tuned!

[@deannaanthony5792]

@@Weekendatthecottage q❤

[@elizabethluse4319]

Help, I did a beautiful wreath using your method, however I could not get some of the pine cones to stay in place they wanted to fall forward or back. I tried tightening the pipe cleaners however still movement. I had big pine cones could this be the problem?

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hi Elizabeth! Thanks for watching and thanks too for writing in! Try this - see if you can pull the pine cones closer together... and then try to squeeze another in place. Sometimes, snugging them closer gets them to hook into each other. Fingers crossed!

[@normacahill9890]

I have the same problem. The pine cones flop all over the place. Makes sense to squeeze a couple in and hope that they hook onto each other to keep them stable. I’ll also try forcing the interlocking!

[@kathrynkesling2059]

I have the same problem, because I used smoother longer pine cones. They are beautiful but won’t interlock and flop forward and backwards, no matter how much I tighten them. I used the large wire form. Not sure how best to fix it now.

[@lisasardelli5353]

Do you wash or put them in oven to dry

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hi Lisa, thanks for writing in. Know what, I didn't... but... I collected them last spring and then made the wreath in the fall. The cones did dry a bit naturally. The sap on the bottoms is a bit messy - your thought may help that. Let us know how it turns out!

[@normacahill9890]

I soaked in in buckets with vinegar and water, then baked them for 2-1/2 hours at 200 degrees

[@marilynncottrell2569]

I always preheat my oven to 350* and place all my pinecones on foil on cookie sheet and turn oven to 200 and put pinecones in over night, I tried it with out oven to many little insects.

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks, Marilynn - great idea!!!

[@bonnielucas678]

I used the floral wire instead of pipe cleaners and my pine cones are not staying in place. What can I do?

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hi Bonnie! Thanks for trying the project. So... I used to make them with florist wire, but found the exposed wire scratched the door. When I did, I just took time to make sure the wire was tight around the base of the cone before I attached it to the wire form. Try that... but also... they'll be loose until they all slide up together and start clustering. Fingers crossed! XO

[@bonnielucas678]

@@WeekendatthecottageThank you for sharing your advise! I will give it another try.

[@danaw.mullins4473]

For the size of the wreath in the video do you have an approximate number of pine cones to cover a 14” form?

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hi Dana! So... I'm thinking maybe 200. I'd try to get 40 large / 100 medium and then maybe 60 small - fingers crossed this does the trick?!!!

[@danaw.mullins4473]

@@Weekendatthecottage thank you so much for your prompt reply! I really appreciate it!

[@danaw.mullins4473]

@@Weekendatthecottage I wish I could post a photo! I made one and it came out great! Thanks so much.

[@Weekendatthecottage]

DANA! I know you must be over the moon - isn't it SO gorgeous? Thanks so much for trying our little project... hang it somewhere special... and BE PROUD... you did it!!! XO

[@j.5327]

My pinecones don't tilt upward like yours in the video. They flop backwards. I don't see how to get them to stand up like yours do. Suggestions?

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hi Janet - thanks for writing in and thanks too for watching! When you attached them, did you pull them really snug? We found that the pinecones almost interlock when they're secured tightly next to each other - let me know if that works!

[@ozendevwci9979]

Wery goood

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thank you Ozen! Nice little decor enhancement!

[@michellepissk-schupak5440]

My pine cones are falling down and although I am trying to secure them tightly, I am apparently not doing a good job.Please help!!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hey Michelle... keep going... pull 'em tight next to each other... twist the pipe cleaner tight... then move onto the next row.

[@lisamishaga6671]

Hi, I really do love your wreath. I've never made one before, but I liked your so I got up enough nerve to try to make one. I got everything I need and started to make it tonight, but then a thought occurred to me. Do you think the type of pine cone will matter with this project? Mine are not like yours. I have the long ones. I don't know the type of pine cone. I just collected them throughout my neighborhood. I think yours are better looking, but the long one's are all I have. I don't know if you have an answer for me, but I'll take and appreciate any advice you have to offer. Thank You!!!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

LISA!!!! Thanks for writing in, and thanks for your enthusiasm! I have a feeling you have SUGAR PINE CONES in which case you'll be fine - proceed! Your only challenge will be running the pipe cleaner under the base of the cone as they're a bit delicate - but just go slow and be patient - my prediction - your wreath will look gorgeous!!!! Let us know how you make out!!!

[@Ann-qh3kb]

How much would you sell for?

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hmmm... good and interesting question. With time and the cost of the various components maybe $130 - $150. Thoughts?

[@sherriebrichetto6976]

Why are you pinecones flimsy?

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Not sure what flimsy means... but these are the cones that fall from the trees at the cottage - seem pretty sturdy?

[@sharonhaan7198]

Very disappointed. Attached the outer ring of pinecones, and if I pick up the wreath, all the pinecones flip over to the back of the wreath. I thought the 2nd row would help hold the first row stable. Nope. I wired them tightly, but if I pick up the wreath, all the pinecones at the outer edge spin around to the back. This is not working at all!!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Oh, Sharon - I'm sorry you're struggling. Did you push them tight against each other too? Wish I was there to help! Keeping my fingers crossed that you were able to pull them taught!

[@sharonhaan7198]

@@Weekendatthecottage My pinecones are the prickly fat ones, so maybe that's why. Try #2: used 22 gauge florist wire, wired the pinecones to the 1st and 2nd ring of the wreath. This seems more stable. It will alter my 2nd row of pinecones, but at least the 1st/outer row is not moving. I'll send you pix on Insta p.m. So far, so good!

[@sharonhaan7198]

Can I send pictures on here? If not, please see Instagram. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@larryparks1888]

I had the same thing happen to mine. So far I've given up on my Wreath project until I can figure this problem out.

[@hotheadgal89]

How many pine cones did you used for your 18 inch wreath?

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hi Shantelee... thanks for watching and writing in. I'd say it's about 300?

[@hotheadgal89]

@@Weekendatthecottage thanks

[@berenicesansone482]

300 pine cones? 😮

[@mrstringy5830]

CAUTION!! BE SURE TO SPRAY PINECONES WITH FEBREZE OR SOMETHING BECAUSE I JUST BROUGHT A LOAD OF BABY SPIDERS IN MY APARTMENT 😭

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Hi Mr. Stringy! Yikes - sorry you had spiders in your cones. I had mine stored in the shed, but no spideys. Hope you're still able to proceed?

[@mrstringy5830]

@@Weekendatthecottage I just soaked the thing is febreze once I was done haha 😆. Seems to have done the trick. Apparently it kills them quite quickly. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@tysanna]

I always bake my outside crafts materials for a few hours on low temp

[@larryparks1888]

Soaked my Pinecones in a bucket of Bleach & Water for 24 hours. Not only killed potential Spiders, but turned the Pinecones a Golden color.

[@tomk2909]

Very hard to hear and understand instructions do to sound of background noise to so basically a useless vidio!!!!!!

[@Weekendatthecottage]

Thanks for your feedback, Tom. We'll try harder!