This year, I’ve really been into getting crafty with natural DIY creations. But, this is one of my faves! Both sustainable and non-toxic, this pine cone and fairy light decor is sure to light up your holiday season.
MATERIALS:
- Pine Cones – The number depends on the size of your jar, size of the pine cones, and your personal preference. We included 4 in this project.
- Epsom salt, regular salt or kosher salt -We used this salt.
- Glass Jar – a Ball Mason Jar works great or really any clear glass jar – we love the ones from Ikea! Just choose the size you’d like and you’re ready to begin.
- Dewdrop Fairy Lights – we chose these Philips brand lights from Target! FYI: Many battery operated lights like these have tested free of heavy metals like lead (and even antimony) unlike traditional Christmas lights.
- Pine Needles – we purchased these from our local Whole Foods, but you can also collect them from pine trees in your neighborhood.
- Ribbon – we used pink ribbon to go with our pink and white holiday kitchen theme!
- Craft Glue – it must dry clear like Mod Podge (which is what I used) or this Elmer’s.
- Paint – for the middle pine cone we used this milk paint in the color ‘pink dogwood’. (Optional)
- Brush or sponge – here is the sponge we used – it is half the price at the store! (Optional)
- Wooden star or holiday decor of your choosing. (Optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Paint your pine cones and any other decor (like the wooden star). We painted the tips of our pine cones using this method with a light pink and gold color. Then, we painted our wooden star pink! This is totally optional – naturally colored pine cones would look beautiful too!
- Fill your glass jar with salt (AKA snow). Use as much as you’d like! We used about 1.5 cups.
- Bury the first 6-10 inches of your dewdrop lights under the ‘snow’.
- Place one pine cone in the jar at a time.
- Circle the dewdrop lights around the inside of the jar as you place the remaining pine cones inside.
- Drop your star or other decor into the jar.
- Add evergreens, pines, twigs or other natural foliage into the jar – strategically (or sporadically!).
- Tie a ribbon around the top of the jar. Feel free to glue it to the rim for added security.
- Sprinkle more salt all over the inside (the fine salt particles will beautifully blanket the natural decor!)
- Enjoy your latest DIY creation! Happy Holidays!
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