5. Gold-Leafed Pine-Cone Garland
Collect or buy pine-cones, then apply a thin wash of clear glue on their tips and dip or spray lightly with gold leaf or gold metallic paint. Once dry, string them on clear fishing line or thin gold cord to create a garland. Drape above a mantel, on a shelf or down the centre of a dining table for understated glamour.
Why it works: Nature-inspired elements plus metallic finish = refined holiday craft.Real Simple
Time check: 15 minutes approximate: glue, dust with gold, let set briefly, then string.
Pro tip: Consider mixing a few pine-cones with metallic-painted fir-cones or even clear beads for variation.
