Humble cardboard can become quite beautiful with just a few simple touches. Here’s how you can turn it into these nifty little cardboard pine cones, which can be use for a wide array of things.
Step 1:
Begin with thick corrugated cardboard. Strip away one of the outside layers leaving one flat side and one wavy side.
Step 2:
Cut the cardboard into long thin triangles. These are about 2 inches by 7 inches.
Step 3:
Apply glue to the back side of each triangle.
Step 4:
Wrap around a pencil starting with the wide end and continuing to the tip. Remove from the pencil and continue to hold in place until dry.
Step 5:
Once dry, you can use “as-is” for a natural pinecone effect, or paint with your choice of color. Gold is a fun choice! Use in a variety of ways to spice up your décor and lend a festive touch!
Step 6:
Stick your freshly made cardboard pinecones on a wreath, turn them into Christmas garland, or use them for anything you can think of!
