Jute & Pinecone Flower Tree

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Looking for something to make with all those pinecones you've collected? Why not make a pinecone flower and jute tree? For a complete tutorial visit: http://plumperfectandme.blogspot.com/2013/07/jute-pinecone-flower-tree.html
To make you will need:


Styrofoam tree


Jute Twine


Pinecones


Craft knife (flat edge)


Hot glue gun


Cardboard and scissors


First, you need to wrap the Styrofoam tree in jute twine starting at the top with a dab of hot glue, and as you wrap, hot glue the twine every now and then, keeping the twine tight and straight.
After reaching the bottom, cut off the excess twine and glue the end to the base. Next drape a piece of twine around the tree as a placement pattern for the pinecone flowers you are about to make.


The easiest way to remove the scales from the pinecone is to start at the base where the first few rows of scales are easily removed with your fingers. Once you've gotten these off, it's time to conquer the larger ones. Using the flat edge of a craft knife, wedge and push the tip under the scale and twist and lift. The scale should pop off. It takes practice to get the hang of removing the scales but I found this way a lot better than cutting them off. *But be very careful! Wearing gloves might help!
To Create the Flower:


Cut quarter size discs out of cardboard.
And glue the larger pinecone scales on the 3, 6, 9, & 12 positions.
Fill in the remaining areas with more scales. Use the smaller scales to add dimension to the flower.
Hot glue the completed pinecone flower at the top of the jute twine wrapped tree. Follow the draped twine on the tree as you glue the pine cone flowers in place until you reach the end.
Battery powered lights can be added for a more festive look.
Gail@Purple Hues and Me
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