Hello, My name is Anne Hayward with Stamping With Blue Moon Creations, and this is my first posting to the Going Green Crafters and Artist blog site! Thank you to Monica for the invitation.
We have a 2nd home in the mountains of Colorado, surrounded by beautiful, tall pine trees. Unfortunately what comes with these stately trees are lots and lots of pine cones! Although many of the pine cones are harvested by the squirrels, I am amazed at how many have dropped onto our yard during our time away from the house. It is a constant battle to keep them picked up. It wouldn't mind them so much, but sometimes it is difficult to even walk in the front and back yards without kicking them or stepping on them. Pine cones are not easy on the feet! So early on, I knew I would have to figure out a way to use some of them in my crafting. Hmmm, what can I do with pine cones? Make pine cone wreaths and table decorations, pine cone bird feeders, pine cone fire starters.... My husband and I joke that everyone on our Christmas gift list this year will get a pine cone something.
We have a 2nd home in the mountains of Colorado, surrounded by beautiful, tall pine trees. Unfortunately what comes with these stately trees are lots and lots of pine cones! Although many of the pine cones are harvested by the squirrels, I am amazed at how many have dropped onto our yard during our time away from the house. It is a constant battle to keep them picked up. It wouldn't mind them so much, but sometimes it is difficult to even walk in the front and back yards without kicking them or stepping on them. Pine cones are not easy on the feet! So early on, I knew I would have to figure out a way to use some of them in my crafting. Hmmm, what can I do with pine cones? Make pine cone wreaths and table decorations, pine cone bird feeders, pine cone fire starters.... My husband and I joke that everyone on our Christmas gift list this year will get a pine cone something.
This is my first pine cone creation!
I first "seasoned" the pine cone by baking it in the oven on a foil lined cookie sheet for 45 minutes at 200 degrees. This kills any critters that might still be living in the cone, plus dries up any sap.
To cut the pine cone in half, I used a pair of really sharp pruners.
The pine cone is attached with Mini Glue Dots, the Little Giants in the adhesive world.
Supplies used:
All supplies are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted
Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Elegant Eggplant
Paper: Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper, Elegant Eggplant, Always Artichoke and Crushed Curry card stock
Accessories: Soft Suede Polka Dot and Elegant Eggplant grosgrain ribbon, Word Window Punch, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals
Non Stampin' Up!: pine cone from Wetmore, Colorado, pruners
Very easy to create. Please be sure to visit my web site for more ideas and samples
Thanks for looking. Anne
Wow, what a great idea Anne! Thank you for sharing it. Now you'll have to send pinecones to people that don't have any!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL CARD & WELCOME!
ReplyDelete-well next time your in Colorado- please look me up, I would love to meet up with a fellow crafter, Im in Colorado too- lovely project! And if anyone needs any pinecones or acorns, Im in Colorado too and they are plentiful- just send me an email and Ill send some off to you!