Little Souvenirs from Nature

The small pine cones are a souvenir from a hike at the end of summer. My girlfriend said that they look like little Christmas trees. I took a handful home with me. One possibility is to use them as a gift decorations. Simply wrap a thin nylon thread around the end of pinecones and tie them to the bow. Or you can put them in a small dish and place it on your desk. Maybe add a tiny ornament for sparkle.

 

 

 

Acorns as a gift decoration look best on small packages, otherwise they will be a little lost.

 

 

 

Materials

acorns
glass glitter
glue
brush
water

Instructions

Wash the acorns thoroughly with hot water and let them dry completely. If the cupules separate from the acorns, glue them back on.

Mix the glue with a little bit of water in a flat, small bowl. This makes it easier to spread the glue in thin layers on the acorns. Sprinkle the glitter over the cones with a small spoon. Let the acorns dry on a wire rack.

Tie a thin nylon or a silver thread around the ends to attach to presents.

 

2014