One thing I love about this time of year is cinnamon scented pine cones. Just walking into the grocery store smells even better than usual. I always buy several bags. I love to pile them in bowls on the bookshelf and tuck them in little areas to add a wonderful scent. I also put them in on the mantel with the pine garland, they look really pretty and help sweeten up the room.
This year I decided to try something a little different. I decided I wanted to hang some of the pinecones instead of just putting them in bowls. I have a railing that separates my kitchen from my family room and I always hang a pine garland there, this year I decided to add some pine cones.
This was so easy, I can’t believe I didn’t think of it before. First I took some thin Christmas ribbon and cut it into different lengths. Then I added hot glue to the top of the pine cones, in the little recessed area, pressed the ribbon down and let dry. I also threaded ribbon through some of the cinnamon ornaments and secured the ribbon to the back with hot glue.
When all the glue was dry I gathered the ribbon, making sure that everything was falling at a pleasing length and tied them all together at the top. Finally I took a piece of wire, wrapped it securely under the knot in the ribbon and then tied the wire to the bow hanging in the middle of the garland.
It adds just the right touch and scent. I’m so glad I added this to our decorations this year. The best part? It takes less than fifteen minutes to make! You can use as few or as many pine cones as you want. Add the cinnamon ornaments or maybe tie a few red or white Christmas balls to the ribbon instead. The possibilities are endless so make it your own!