DIY Painted Pinecone Lilac Bouquet

✨Transform pinecones into a stunning lilac bouquet using these easy to follow instructions making the perfect rustic spring décor for your outdoor space or home.

Materials Needed:

• Pinecones (collected from your yard or purchased, medium to large size)

• Acrylic paints in lilac purple, white and green for stems/leaves

• Paintbrushes (small and medium sizes).

• Floral wire or green pipe cleaners (for stems)

• Hot glue gun or craft glue.

• A small vase or jar (e.g., a Mason jar)

Optional: Twine or ribbon for a rustic touch, green tissue paper for leaves.

Steps to Create the Pinecone Lilac Bouquet:

1. Prepare the Pinecones:

   • Clean pinecones by soaking them in water with a bit of vinegar to remove dirt, let them dry completely.

2. Paint the Pinecones:

   • Use lilac purple paint to coat the outer tips of the pinecone scales, leaving some natural brown showing for depth. Add small white highlights to mimic lilac florets, Let Dry.

3. Create Stems:

   • Attach floral wire or pipe cleaners to the base of each pinecone with hot glue to create stems. Paint stems green is needed.

4. Add Leaves (Optional):

   • Cut green tissue paper into leaf shapes and glue them to the stems, or use small artificial leaves.

5. Arrange the Bouquet:

   • Bundle 5-7 painted pinecones together, adjusting the stems to different lengths for a natural look. Tie with twine or ribbon, and place in a vase or jar.

6. Display:

   • Set the bouquet on a table or hang it as a wall décor piece for a rustic garden vibe

   and Enjoy!