The best part of this project is that most of the items you already have on hand. It is a great project to involve kids with. Plus you can save a lot of money.
Directions:
1. First, washed them off in the sink to clean them well.
2. Lay them out on a foil-lined pan and baked them at 200 degrees for about 45 minutes. This ensures that the sap melts.
3. Placed the pine cones in a plastic bag, added several drops of cinnamon essential oil, sealed it up and shake to distribute the oil. Keep the bag sealed for 2-7 days.
4. Take pine cones out and put in a bowl and decorate!
If you don’t have any essential oil, you can try this method after baking them:
1. Spread your pine cones out on layers of newspaper.
2. Use a foam brush to apply a white glue on the pine cones.
3. Mix cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in baggie.
4. Add pine cones in spice mix.
5. Shake to cover.
6. Allow to dry overnight.
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They smell absolutely delightful. There’s something about the scent of cinnamon that makes me feel so cozy and happy to be home.