Pinecone Christmas Tree Centerpiece

Create a pinecone Christmas tree centerpiece for your holiday table. This craft is adorable and simple enough to get the kids involved.

You will need: marker/ foam core/ craft knife/ cutting board/ fine gauge wire/ medium gauge wire/ wire cutters/ chopstick or pencil/ glitter/ craft glue/ beads and/or gift wrapping trim/ pine cones/ puffy craft clay/ platter/ spray snow/ artificial snow flakes

Use a marker to hand-draw star shapes (no need to make them perfect) on foam core. Place the foam core on a cutting board on a flat surface and carefully cut out the shape with a craft knife. NOTE: For best results, do this in at least two passes, roughly slicing the shape the first time and then making complete cuts on the second round. Repeat the process for as many trees as you are making.

Cut a piece of medium gauge wire at least 3 inches long. Wrap the wire around the end of a chopstick or pencil to make it spiraled, leaving one end straight. Set aside.