Nature Wall Hanging
Sturdy straight twig, about 2 feet long
Pinecones and Acorns (or other natural item)
Paint
White Glue (optional)
Glitter (Optional)
String or Yarn in one or more colors
Hot Glue Gun
Go on a nature hunt for a twig (about 2 feet long), pinecones and acorns. When you find a good trig, remove any small shoots or leaves left on it so it is smooth. Paint the pinecones and acorns your favorite color, or a color to match your room, or leave them natural if you prefer. You can also apply white glue to the cones and seeds and dip them into glitter to make them sparkle. When they are dry, you can assemble your hanging. Cut one string/yarn about 2 feet long and tie one end to the center of your twig. Glue the largest pinecone to the bottom and an acorn or two along its length, using the hot glue gun. Cut two 1 ½ foot lengths of string and tie them on either side of your first string, about 3 inches away. Glue a pinecone to the end of each and an acorn around the center of the string. Cut 2 final lengths of string, about a foot long. Tie one end to the twig, another 3 inches from the last set. Attach your pinecone to the end and an acorn to the center. To hang, cut a long piece of your string 3-4 feet long. Tie one end on one side of the twig and the other end to the other side of the twig. This will give you a “handle†to hang over a nail, hook, or thumbtack.
