Scented Pine Cones

Scented pinecones can fill your home with wonderful holiday smells and make great gifts for kids to make for teachers, neighbors, grandparents, troop leaders, coaches, or aunts.  Below are two easy methods anyone can do.
Method One:
Gather a variety of pinecones. Rinse under running water and lay on a old cookies sheet and bake at 200 F until the pinecones open up (kids will like to see the change).  This will help kill the bugs and melt the sap. Lay dried pincones on newspaper. Using a foam brush coat pinecone with glue. Mix cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg together and sprinkle on pinecones. Allow to dry overnight.

Method Two:
Gather a variety of pinecones. Rinse under running water and lay on a old cookies sheet and bake at 200 F until the pinecones open up (kids will like to see the change).  This will help kill the bugs and melt the sap. Pour cinnamon, clove or Christmas blend essential oil into a spray bottle with a little water and spray cones until they are damp. Place scented pinecones in a plastic bag and seal for 24 hours.

Place in basket with greenery and berries or wrap in netting or mesh and tie with a pretty bow. 


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