Pinecones, Pompoms and Feathers
Gathering pinecones on our walks became a little obsession for Joss, so when I saw these huge cones on an evening walk I was quick to scoop them up.
Dipped in paint and hung from bakers twine with pompoms and feathers from her toddler craft kit this is a fun party garland for summer 
I have linked this post to my new Critical Friend Linky as I’d like input on how to better present my craft posts! Should I be doing detailed tutorials or just brief notes like this one?
That looks lovely, what a creative idea.
They look really pretty. I love collecting pine cones for crafts too!
Great idea. We always come home with random pine cones, so it’d be good to actually use them for something
Love how much it seems to brighten up the garden. The girls are always collecting pinecones maybe I should do this too.
You are so arty Ang!! you give me loads of new ideas every time I visit your blog! and these look quite easy too…so just up my street! I will love to do this when Thomas is a bit older! p.s your garden is lovely!
LOVE this idea! Such a great way to make use of all the cones the kiddies pick up! This is on my list for summer fun now!
That’s a fun idea. Looks good against that white wall.
So creative, a fab way to brighten up the garden too
looks soo pretty would love a garden like that but mine is ran by the kids and my hubbys none green fingers
This is such a simple yet beautiful thing to do. We have a tree with those big cones in our garden, so I am pinning this for immediate use.
What a clever use of nature’s gifts. I too pick up pine corns but have never found a use for them other than keeping them in a bowl!
This is so beautiful and just goes to so pinecones are not just for autumn
Those look fab – my youngest son loved collecting pinecones for AGES!
interesting idea, i would never think that you can find pinecones is spring
What a lovely idea, it looks great x
What a gorgeous and simple garland to make in the garden this Summer. Fantastic
An amazing idea. We are just finishing the last touches on our garden and would to make something like this with the girls for above the outside dining area x
Interesting idea I must admit. Very simple and ideal for kids to make.
These look great fun to make with the kids – they are very pretty
I have a bit of a thing for garlands… I’ll be making this one I think!
What great outdoor bunting! Looks lovely and mine would love to have a go at making this!
What a great idea for all the kids carefully collected pinecones
Love Vicky
Around and Upside Down
What a great idea for a lovely handmade decoration.
I really like it.
What a great idea collecting pine cones and decorating them. They look fabulous too. Definitely something we could do here
So festive! Love the sunshine and the colors that your garlands add to the sorrounding =) #PoCoLo
Those are so pretty.
I’ve never thought to use them outside before
What a really simple, pretty & effective craft to do! Looks really pretty hanging up too. Must remember too do something like this when Autumn comes around again this year. x
These look like great fun and a wonderful way to brighten up the garden just in time for a BBQ
What a brilliant way to decorate your garden – and really cost-effective too, they look great. Thank you for linking to PoCoLo
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aaa my kids all love to collect pine cones too. this is a fab idea, wonderfuly colourful #thriftythursday