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In this post: Make your own cinnamon-scented pine cones for fall, winter, and Holiday decorating. Use fragrance oils OR even my favorite, essential oils!
A cozy, welcoming home is the best, don’t you think? I try to evoke feelings of warmth and comfort in our home as much as possible and one of my favorite ways to do that is to make our house smell really good. Like I just made freshly baked cookies. Only I can’t bake cookies to save my life (except these ones). So I have to “fake” it. I fake it with essential oils and stovetop simmers. And during the holidays I also fake it with cinnamon-scented pine cones. Sometimes I buy them already scented and sometimes I make my own.
Make Your Own Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones
Supplies
- Pine cones (foraged or bought)
- Cinnamon fragrance oil or essential oil (I prefer essential oil)
- Large zippered storage bag
Instructions
1. If you forage for pine cones, make sure to bake them on a low setting for a little while to bake out any bugs. Let cool completely.
2. Place pine cones in the zippered storage bag.
3. Add a few drops of oil.
4. Seal the bag and shake to distribute.
5. Optional: To let the scent really absorb into the pine cones, leave them in the sealed bag for 2 or more days.
6. Remove from bag and display in bowls, crates or baskets.
Make Your Own Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones
Materials
- Pine cones (foraged or bought)
- Cinnamon fragrance oil or essential oil (I prefer essential oil)
- Large zippered storage bag
Instructions
- If you forage for pine cones, make sure to bake them on a low setting for a little while to bake out any bugs. Let cool completely.
- Place pine cones in the zippered storage bag.
- Add a few drops of oil.
- Seal the bag and shake to distribute.
What could be easier than that?
You could use them again and again. Just store in a sealed bag and refresh as needed. They make great fall and winter decor!
Sometimes the decorating is all in the little details and making people feel warm and cozy.
Definitely giving this a try Shannon! I’ve got pinecones everywhere around here and who doesn’t love to fill their house with yummy scents at Christmas?!
So true! Lucky you with pine cones around – and not having to buy them! #lifeinthesuburbs
Such a great idea and so simple to do!
It really is!
I’ve got tons of pinecones I’ve never made scented ones before, I’m going to make these! Thanks Shannon!
Oh I love this idea, I need to try it, thanks for the tip!
Oh my goodness! I have everything to make these. What a fabulous idea, Shanon! I’ll be making these TODAY!!! So fun to party with you! xo
Gonna try these real soon! Thanks for the simple instructions!
You’re so welcome! Enjoy!
wonder if you can do that with peppermint oil instead?
I don’t see why not! If you love peppermint, give it a try!