Scented Pinecones

Sometimes the best decorations take the least amount of time to make. I have always loved scented pinecones. I like to place the pinecones all around the house, especially in the dinning room. Sitting down to a meal with the fresh smell of cinnamon and pine in the air makes it that much more enjoyable.

I have a very simple and creative project for you today.

Kathy Zengolewicz

Here is what you will need to get started:

• 24 small (2×2 inch) pinecones
• 2 ounces or ¼ cup of Frankencense powder
• 4 ounces or ½ cup of Myrrh powder
• 1 ¼ cups of gold glitter
• White craft glue
• Cellophane bags
• A shallow container such as a shoe box

Rinse the pine cones in water and place on a cookie sheet. Place the cones in a 300 degree oven for one hour to speed up the drying. Then place them aside on some newspaper to finish drying.

Blend the frankincense, myrrh and glitter together in shoe box. Dab some glue on the tips of the pine cone petals and on the bottom of the cone. Roll the pine cones in the blended mixture and set aside to dry.

After drying you can place the pine cones in open glass containers or package in the cellophane bags to give as gifts. The scent of the cones is powerfully release when they are burned. Toss a few of the cones into your fireplace when lit for a pleasant smell. If you decide not to burn them, you can still enjoy the aromatic scent just being in the same room.

You can also make scented pinecones by using fragrance oils. Take the same steps to wash and dry the pinecones.

Place water and several drops of fragrance oil in a spray bottle and spray the cones. Seal the pinecones in a bag and let the sit for about a week. Some great fragrance oils to use are apple, cinnamon, orange, peppermint, nutmeg and pine.

Always store your pinecones in a plastic bag to make the scent last longer.