How To Make Painted Pine Cone Succulents

[@doreenwatson-read]

😍😍😍😍😍😍 love the wreath with the moss 😍

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Doreen! J&K

[@robindrever4544]

LOVED IT!!! Just went foraging for pine cones last week and hit the mother-load in the park next door to me while walking my dogs. I came across a tutorial on how to clean them of the dirt and sap. Soak them in water and vinegar solution for half an hour (weigh down with a towel on top to ensure the water vinegar solution gets to all surfaces). The pine cones will rehydrate and close up. Then heat oven to 185* and line oven wracks with foil. After drip drying the pine cones, place on the foil lined wracks and dry them out. Times vary so keep an eye on them! They will bloom in front of your eyes!

[@TheONeilSisters]

What great tips! Thank you so much for sharing!! Jennifer & Kitty

[@MichelleJ1822]

A couple of years ago I collected a huge box of pinecones hoping to do something with them but just have not got around to it. There are so many amazing ideas! Loved this one! Thanks for sharing

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Clarissa! So fun that you already have the pine cones! Glad you liked this idea for them. Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@ninamelsted8702]

Succulents can be expensive. My sentiments exactly. What a wonderful beautiful clever alternative. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Beautiful work!

[@TheONeilSisters]

+Nina Atwal Thank you so much for watching!

[@anneespejo3638]

super cool !!! thank you

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Anne! J&K

[@valjeanmacias2434]

Loved your ideas and the pretty outcome. Thanks. I am going on a pine cone hunt!

[@TheONeilSisters]

That's half the fun! J&K

[@SongBird-vp9pe]

The O'Neil Sisters, Absolutely Beautiful. The Best Tutorial that I've found thus far. Thank you.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Oh you are sweet! You made our day! Thank you! Jennifer & Kitty

[@mammajaden5754]

I like the one in the frame 😍

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Mamma Jaden! J&K

[@carriegerenclevelandtn9719]

Best color scheme for them, that I have seen!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Carrie!

[@crabbyblonde13]

Yes, beautiful succulents that I cant hurt! Nice video, ty!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much! J&K

[@CMMCNATION]

That frame garden is gorgeous

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you!

[@asposito]

LOVE!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheONeilSisters]

+iveVeritas Thanks!

[@yash3731]

it is awesome u people are so humble and make the best out of cheap and common materials on the other hand the shine bright videos are just stealing works of hard working people like you. this inspires me. WE people want more works from you . kudos to the O'NEIL SISTERS.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Wow what a nice comment!! Thank you! You made our day! Jennifer & Kitty

[@redhottadame]

Absolutely love this project!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Cheryl!

[@chanticross8828]

Y'all are both so beautiful and creative. Thanks for sharing love your sister in Christ.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you so much Chanti!

[@HeyMaaa]

I love this! I haven't tried to paint my pine cones to look like succulents. I have to try this. I have to admit, I'm addicted to making pinecone wreaths. I used to make them with my Mom as a kid but didn't make them for a long time. Now that I have a tree that dumps pinecones on the yard year round, I make different seasonal ones now. Actually, now my daughter has started requesting wreaths from me. lol! I love this tutorial. Great Job! 😊

[@TheONeilSisters]

Ooh fun! We made these into a wreath, a vertical garden, and table arrangements too. Here are some on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/make-your-own-pine-cones-succulents/ J&K

[@teekotrain6845]

Aaaaaaaaw dasssoooo cuuuuute! I love this. Great job. It's honestly like a semi classy garden art. Most people come up with the equivalent of macaroni necklaces but this was very well done. I am impressed

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much! Jennifer & Kitty

[@Tinkerbell31326]

Your idea is fabulous...Love the projects you made. I am going to try this!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Patty! Have fun! J&K

[@connieyoung3341]

Pretty ideas to go along with the tutorial. Thanks.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Connie!

[@SnelSan]

I love the wreath! And the Deodar Cedar cones are so lovely, I wish they were in my neighbourhood. Thanks for the ideas!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks! Some people sell those the Deodar Cedar cones on Etsy. J&K

[@gardenwarrior4219]

Fabulous!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Renee!

[@judyhosch672]

VERY COOL !

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks!

[@sweetttag9178]

great idea for an office cubby . I think I will mix in the teapot idea

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great!

[@melissacoleman7755]

Love this idea, my sister & I are actually making pine cone crafts today! We're gonna make a wreath & a plaque for our mother for Mothers Day. Thank you for sharing this!

[@TheONeilSisters]

How fun!!

[@pdelmercado]

Very pretty. Now I know what to do with all of those pine cones I picked up last year.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Patricia! We can't stop collecting them!

[@chuscaace6321]

Great video

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks!

[@armandopina8529]

Beautiful

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Armando!

[@lauriefeivou7161]

I am so happy tp find pine cone crafts,,I live in a large apt complex and it has about 20 pine trees, I am either trippin them or accidently breaking them by stepping on them stepping. I have had mentioned to my husband what could do with these. Hey where can someone go out and get free iems like all of these. I really like the sucelents...I am goinh out now yo gather sone,,,Hope mine turn out as good or nearly as good as yours

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad you found us Laurie! We have more pine cone crafts on our blog. runningwithsisters.com/make-your-own-pine-cones-succulents/ runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-faux-succulents-from-pine-cones/ runningwithsisters.com/faux-succulent-wreath/ So fun that it's free! And we love succulents too! Have fun! J&K

[@glendalynnejanacek7558]

O nice I like that . And nice video 🙂

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much! J&K

[@gperks37]

A very good idea for me since I'm not that great with growing flowers, I have many pine trees.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Same here, Gloria!

[@lisegrear9233]

Spray paint works too. I added dry brushing

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yes spray paint works well. Fun to add dry brushing. Thanks for sharing! J&K

[@traceysouth1047]

I did have to laugh at the thought of leaving them outside overnight for creepy crawlers to leave. Me, I would be assuming it would let creepy crawlers get into them. ;-)

[@TheONeilSisters]

LOL, yes it could invite more creepy crawlers! We've really never had any trouble with bugs. They skedaddle pretty quickly after you pick the pine cones up. J&K

[@susanlynn777]

How do you get the pinecones to stay on that wreath?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great question! We hot glued the pine cones to the wreath then hot glued the moss in and around the pine cones. Careful if you hang the wreath in direct sunlight. The hot glue can remelt! J&K

[@Darcyduan]

Very nice work! I am very interested in the pine cones in the frame, can you please explain how do you attach them in the frame?

[@TheONeilSisters]

We have a complete how-to for this project. www.kenarry.com/faux-succulent-vertical-garden/ Hope that helps! J&K

[@coleendanielson3950]

I have tons of pinecones and have saved so many ideas,I am overwhelmed..4 huge pine trees in front yard.. inexhaustible supply..I have even bleached some.. your videos are great..just need to get my mojo back and start crafting..

[@TheONeilSisters]

Just collecting the pine cones is half the fun! Get started painting them and you'll be on your way! J&K

[@anniejones5204]

What's. Craft paint in the uk?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Annie, It's just acrylic paint. Ours come packaged in little inexpensive 2 ounce bottles. Here's what they look like (these are a brand we like called Folk Art by Plaid): plaidonline.com/products/category/acryliccraftpaints?category=Shop_Brand_FolkArt Hope that helps! J&K

[@anniejones5204]

@@TheONeilSisters ah acrylic, thank you so much😊

[@virginialhawk]

Inspired!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Virginia!

[@rosebud5543]

Beautiful Succulents!🥀 New Subbie. 🤗

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks!

[@dianawoods8779]

Can't you just use spray paint isn't that a lot easier just asking I love your idea

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yes Diana! But we wanted more greens, turquoises, and yellows than we could get with spray paint. Plus each can of spray paint costs about $6 or $7 but each bottle of craft paint costs just $1. We liked having more colors for less money. :) J&K

[@Pfrazier43]

Just a thought, if you leave the cones outside you may get some creepy crawly that say, "Oh look a new apartment complex. Get the kids, honey, we're moving to a new apartment." Just a heads up. That's how I got a Wolf Spider that had a 11/2in leg span. Either he moved in or he ignored the eviction notice.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yikes! We recommend storing them outside for a little while to give any bugs a chance to skedaddle. You can also freeze them. Here's the how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/faux-succulent-wreath/ Happy Crafting, Jennifer & Kitty

[@AmeliA-ht2re]

👏👏👏😍🇧🇷

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Amelia! J&K

[@armandopina739]

beautiful. and so were the pinecones. lol try putting pinecones in dishwasher. that will eliminate the bugs and disinfect them as well.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great tip! We found freezing them works well too. J&K

[@justme-on7bn]

What a great idea, but a pain in the ass to have to paint all those pinecones, it’s going to take forever!

[@TheONeilSisters]

It's not for everyone! Lol! We enjoyed handpainting them. Kind of Zen. But you could spray paint them instead. Cheers! J&K

[@melodymedlock160]

🤣 Leaving them on the sidewalk for the creepy crawlers crawl away. I don’t think it works that way. It’s best to collect them in a bag and let them dry out for a year in your garage for instance. Not just for insects but due to the sap. Even still this was just about the only video on YT I could find on making succulents out of pine cones.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for sharing the tip! I guess we are too eager to wait that long! LOL! Jennifer & Kitty

[@tma4444]

The woman on the right looks like the actress Jaclyn Smith

[@TheONeilSisters]

That's Jennifer! You are sweet!

[@heenaqadir5338]

Wash them and bake them

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great idea! Have you tried it? J&K