Make an Oversized, Shimmering Pinecone Garland

Bring texture, scale and lots of sparkle to your front porch this holiday season with a garland layered in giant pinecones.

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Festive Welcoming

Update your holiday garland with giant pinecones dusted in glitter.

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Materials + Tools

You'll need: 8 giant pinecones for every 8-foot strand of garland; artificial or authentic green garland; floral wire; frosted glitter; spray adhesive; 8-inch zip ties; wire snips; 3-inch wide decorative ribbon; hammer; nails.

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Add Floral Wire

Unfurl a spool of floral wire, cutting a 6-inch strand using wire snips. Next, wrap the wire around the stem of the pinecone in a loop. This will act as a conduit for attaching the pinecone to the garland towards the end of the project.

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Coat With Spray Adhesive

Lay pinecone on a flat, level surface, then lightly coat with spray adhesive. To do this evenly, hold the can at least 4 inches from the surface, then move back and forth using controlled spurts.

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Dust With Glitter

Dust the pinecone with a generous amount of frosted glitter. Any glitter that falls through the pinecone scales can be gathered and reused. Repeat the first two steps for the amount of pinecones you plan to use for your garland (8 pinecones for every 8-foot strand of garland).

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Separate the Cuttings

Before the pinecones can be added to the garland, its cuttings need to be properly separated. Lightly bend the cuttings so plenty of space is left between them for the pinecones to hang freely.

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Insert Zip Tie

Insert a zip tie through the floral wire loop along the bottom of the pinecone. Next, tighten the zip tie until each pinecone is securely fastened to the garland.

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Weave Ribbon

Unfurl spools of ribbon and weave them around the pinecones and along the front of the garland. Once complete, add lightweight nails to any trim surrounding the front door using a hammer, then hang the garland.

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Season-Long Display

This gorgeous greenery provides guests with a warm, festive welcoming all season long.

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Make an Oversized, Shimmering Pinecone Garland

Related To:

Shop This Look

Festive Welcoming

Materials + Tools

Add Floral Wire

Coat With Spray Adhesive

Dust With Glitter

Separate the Cuttings

Insert Zip Tie

Weave Ribbon

Season-Long Display

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