Rustic Pine Cone Christmas Tree



My pine cone supply

I've been using pine cones often of late. I think they're really pretty in any   condition: natural, painted, glittered, or even deconstructed into petal form! Since I have so many of them at my disposal (Thanks again to my uncle!), I decided to make a pine cone tree for the holidays!
 

Starting base for pine cone tree
...a scratched charger plate



A scratched up red charger plate that needed a new purpose was perfect for my base. I started hot gluing the natural, untreated cones to the plate and built layer upon layer. I tried to achieve the shape of a Christmas tree by choosing pine cones of similar size for each layer.

1st layer of pine cone tree...
using hot glue to assemble



 Once I had the tree finished, I used miniature silver and gold ornaments, some gold garland and topped it off with a gold star. I think it makes a pretty tabletop decoration for our home! I will use it as a  centerpiece in a rustic table scape in the kitchen at some point this holiday season.

 

Finished but unadorned pine cone tree



I pray your holiday season is filled with fun projects, precious time with friends and loved ones, and a fresh revelation of the Reason for the Season! Merry Christmas!

I shared this project at these great parties...Under the Table & Dreaming,  Nifty Thrifty Things, I Heart Nap Time,  Funky Junk Interiors,  At The Picket Fence,