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paper bags on your work surface, gather your dried pinecones and floral frame, and heat up your glue gun. You might want to arrange the pinecones on the frame first to make sure they will fit properly. Once the glue gun is warm, you can begin gluing the painted pinecones to the frame. bottom of a pinecone, place it on the frame, and hold it in-place for a few seconds until secure. Repeat this step with the first ring of pinecones. As you add more pinecones, you will need to adjust where you place the glue. You can dry fit the pinecones and attach the glue wherever needed in order to make sure they stay in place. 5. Hang the wreath If you attached wire to the frame, you can use that to hang the wreath. Otherwise, just hang the wreath on a nail using the predrilled hole in the frame. 4. Attach the pinecones Apply a generous amount of glue to the

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Words and photos by RACHEL KAUFFMAN

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I f you like easy DIY projects, then you’ll love this painted pinecone wreath project. Most craft stores stock pinecones in their floral or seasonal sections. Or you might be able to find pinecones in your own yard, your neighbor’s yard or a park. Don’t you just love almost-free craft projects? You can use any color or type of spray paint for this project. I chose a metallic Champaign pink. I decided to use a subtle, shiny color so that I could leave the wreath up for fall and winter. If you want to make a single-colored ombre pinecone wreath, just

do a few light coats on some pinecones and darker coat on the other pinecones. Another option is to make a colorful pinecone wreath by using multiple spray paint colors. Have fun with it! ^ Directions: 1. Paint your pinecones and floral craft frame This step should be completed outside or in a well-ventilated space. Place your pinecones and frame on a large piece of poster board, card board or used paper bags. Follow the instructions on the spray paint can. I just did a few light coats on all the pinecones. Let the pinecones dry completely before continuing with the next step. 2. Attach the wire to the frame If you are going to use wire to hang your wreath, you should insert the wire into one of the holes in the frame and create a loop. It will be easier to attach the wire before you add the pinecones. The frame can also be hung directly on a nail. 3. Prepare your materials Place a piece of poster board, card board or

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1 floral craft frame

Pinecones (enough to fill your frame)

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Spray paint

Glue gun

Glue gun sticks

Wire for hanging (optional)

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