Eco-Friendly Wedding DIYs: Pinecone Flowers
These DIY pinecone flowers make for a unique and eco-friendly wedding decoration or accent.
We love featuring the creativity of our savvy couples, and these DIY pinecone flowers definitely fit the bill! We’re back with another earth-friendly decor project from one of our talented Facebook group members, Sandra! She regularly shares inspirational posts featuring items that are earth-friendly which we LOVE! So we asked her if she would mind sharing some of her ideas and projects with all of you, and she happily said yes! You can see her first post on recycled paper roses, and stay tuned for more upcycled wedding decor DIYs!
xoxo, Jessica
I’m excited to be back sharing another eco-friendly wedding decoration idea for you to consider for your big day. I personally love to craft and decorate using natural materials. To use things found in the garden is both eco and budget-friendly, and natural materials add something special to any decor.
Pinecones are one of my favorite materials to work with. They come in many different shapes and sizes, and their natural and rustic look work well for a variety of styles and themes. The pinecone flowers can be used in bouquets and centerpieces, as cake toppers and escort cards, or even turned into fire starters to give away as favors. They can also very easily be turned into homemade wooden flowers, and all you need are some pliers.
How to make pinecone flowers
Materials needed:
- Pinecones
- Pliers
Time needed: 5 minutes.
How to make flowers out of pinecones for the ultimate eco-friendly wedding decorations!
- Cut off the top of the pinecone
Use pliers to cut off the top of your pinecone. Remove as many pieces as needed to get a good shape.
- Remove bits until you reach your desired shape
With the pliers, remove some leftover bits from the middle and shape it as you like.
Pinecone flowers can be used for bouquets and boutonnières, to decorate signs, frames, lanterns, and votives. With a bit of paint, they can even be made into faux succulents!
DIY Pinecone Flowers | Eco-friendly wedding decor inspiration
Want inspiration for how to use pinecone flowers as wedding decor? Check out these ideas below:
Add your pinecone flowers to a wreath.
Add your pinecone flowers to a terrarium with moss for a rustic-modern centerpiece.
Put your pinecone flowers on a slate with full pinecones for a centerpiece with height variation.
Add your pinecones to some branches for centerpieces or as installations to hang on a wall.
Place your pinecones around a book with spread pages and moss for an earthy look.
Put your pinecone flowers, sticks, and mosses into a shallow bowl for a boho chic look.
Paint your pinecone flowers in colors to mimic succulents for an added dose of color and style for your arrangements.
We hope you found this idea inspirational and unique! Stay tuned for more eco-friendly DIYs for your wedding day.
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