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Celebrating Thanksgiving:
Scented Pinecones
This is a really cool project for the holiday season. This also makes a nice gift.
Project Supplies:
2x2-inch pinecones (about 24)
Frankincense powder (1/4 cup, approximately 2 ounces)
Myrrh powder (1/2 cup, approximately 4 ounces)
Gold Glitter (1/4 cup)
White Craft Glue
Cellophane bags (available from florist or crafts supply store)
Shallow container, such as a shoe box lid
Gold ribbon
Newspapers
Project Directions:
1. Rinse pinecones with water. Lay cones on an old cookie sheet and place in 300 degrees oven for one hour. Spread cones out on layers of newspapers and set aside to complete drying.
2. Blend frankincense, myrrh, and glitter in a shallow container. Dab glue on tips of pinecone petals and on the bottom of the cone. Roll cone in mixture of powder and glitter. Set cones aside to dry.
3. Package a handful of dried cones in cellophane bags to give as gifts. Tie bag shut with gold ribbon. Attach a label with a holiday greeting and instructions for using the pinescones:
Enjoy the aromatic incense the cones release when burned. Toss a cone or two onto hot embers, and inhales the earthy fragrance. Or, set the cones in a dish for a more subtly fragrant decoration.
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