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DIY Cinnamon Pine Cones! (How to Make Your Own)

August 8, 2021 By Heidi 30 Comments

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Wondering how to make cinnamon pine cones? Infuse some sweet cinnamon into your Fall and Christmas decor this year with these easy DIY Cinnamon Pine Cones!

Be sure to also try making these fabulous Snowy Pine Cones, too!

DIY Cinnamon Pine Cones

You know it’s officially Fall when you walk up to your favorite craft store or grocery store and are hit with that dreamy scent of cinnamon wafting through the air.

You know the one… that strong scent that’s coming straight from the bin of cinnamon scented pine cones right by the door?

I’m always tempted to grab a bag of those cinnamon pine cones, because the scent is out of this world! But year after year, I pass them by because of the price.

I mean… pine cones are free, and you can scent them naturally for pennies! That’s why I had to share with you my favorite trick for making DIY Cinnamon Pine Cones at home!

You won’t believe how EASY these are to make, and they smell AMAZING!! They really will be the perfect homemade addition to your Fall and Christmas Decor this year!

So are you ready to create some natural scented decor to cozy up your home?

I know you’ll love this Fun Fall Craft!

Here’s how to make scented pine cones with essential oils…

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How Do I Make My Pine Cones Smell Like Cinnamon?

So how do you add scent to pine cones?

It’s actually so easy!

To naturally scent your pine cones, you’ll just use several drops of Cinnamon {Cassia} Essential oils to get the job done.

When it comes to cinnamon… Cassia is the best cinnamon oil for pine cones.

DIY Scented Pinecone Reviews

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About These DIY Scented Pinecones…

Kristy writes: “I love this hack!”

Marica writes: “You can try other scents like Satsuma and Sandalwood, too.”

Supplies Needed for DIY Cinnamon Pine Cones

Here’s what you’ll need to round up…

  • Pine Cones
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Gallon Ziploc Bag
  • Cinnamon (Cassia) Essential Oil

That’s it. So simple!

How to Bake Pine Cones

Now before we start, we’ll need to bake our pine cones to ensure no little itty bitty bugs have moved on into our homes.

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

2. Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil, place pine cones on foil, and bake for 30 minutes.

3. This will help clean up the pine cones and take care of any little bugs that might have been hiding inside. So long buggies!

4. Remove tray from oven, and allow pine cones to cool completely.

How to Make Cinnamon Pine Cones

You’re not going to believe how easy these are to make!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Once your pine cones have cooled down completely after baking, transfer them to large ziploc bag, and add 25 drops of Cassia essential oil to the bag.

2. Zip up, give it a good shake and toss, to evenly coat the pine cones, and set it aside for at least 5 days.

3. After 5+ days, remove pine cones from bag, place in a basket or around the house, and enjoy their lovely scent!

How Long Do Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones Last?

So how long do scented pine cones last?

They should last for several weeks, however, the scent will gradually fade. You can easily revive them, even weekly if you’d like, for the strongest scent.

How to Revive Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones

Wondering how to refresh scented pine cones? Over time as the scent starts to fade, just place them back in the bag, add more essential oil, and pull them out again after 1 week.

Or, you can have two sets of pine cones going at all times… one scented version out on display, and another being scented up in a ziploc bag to swap out once the scent fades on the other set.

How EASY was that?!?

You can even make a pretty cinnamon scented Christmas Pinecone basket to add a lovely touch to your Christmas decor this year!

I like to use the biggest pine cones I have, and then simply pop in some wreath picks and berry picks from the craft store. Quick, cute, and SO easy!

DIY Christmas Pinecone Basket

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So have you tried making these DIY Cinnamon Pine Cones yet?

Leave a comment and share…

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    • Carol says

      December 17, 2021 at 1:47 pm

      can i use cinnamon leaf essential oil?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        December 17, 2021 at 2:01 pm

        Hi Carol ~ I don’t see why not. I’ve honestly only tried with Cassia Essential Oil, and have read that Cassia has a bit sweeter and stronger scent, so it’s possible the Cinnamon Leaf scented pine cones could end up a little milder in terms of scent? If you do give it a try with the Cinnamon Leaf Oil, let me know how they turn out!

        Reply
    • Christie says

      October 13, 2021 at 5:17 pm

      Wow this is such an easy and awesome idea for the fall season! I love how festive it is. You’re so good at these DIY ideas.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        October 14, 2021 at 8:25 am

        Aww… thank you, Christie – you’re so sweet!!

        Reply
    • Aarthi | Prepbowls says

      August 26, 2021 at 11:36 am

      This is such a great idea. And they fit so well into fall décor. Just pinned it thank you !

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 28, 2021 at 12:04 pm

        You’re very welcome… I’m so glad you liked the tip! 🙂

        Reply
    • Rosemary says

      August 21, 2021 at 11:39 am

      I love fall DIY like these make your own pine cones!! There is nothing quite like the smell of cinnamon in the fall. I’ll be making these then sipping on some warm chai tea hehe

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 23, 2021 at 11:55 am

        That’s a great idea, Rosemary… it sounds like the perfect cozy Fall day!

        Reply
    • Judee says

      August 18, 2021 at 1:33 pm

      I love the smell in the supermarket when they bring in the scented pine cones. Can’t wait to make my own this year. Thanks for the step by step directions.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 18, 2021 at 1:40 pm

        You’re very welcome, Judee… have fun making your own scented pine cones! 🙂

        Reply
    • Danielle says

      August 13, 2021 at 8:23 am

      I think one of the best thing about fall is the scents! Cinnamon is one of my faves! What a great idea to make your own!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 13, 2021 at 12:55 pm

        Thanks so much, Danielle… and I agree, cinnamon and spice are such cozy scents for the Fall!

        Reply
    • Kathrine Eldridge says

      August 11, 2021 at 5:14 am

      I always put out cinnamon pine cones for the holidays! Maybe this time I will make them with your recipe!

      https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 11, 2021 at 9:22 am

        Ooh yes… they’re such a cinch to make, Kathrine!

        Reply
    • Caleb - Never Ending Journeys says

      August 10, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      Such a perfect decor idea for fall! You just can’t beat the smell of cinnamon, either.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 10, 2021 at 3:03 pm

        I agree… it’s such a cozy scent, and perfect for the Fall!

        Reply
    • CoCo says

      August 10, 2021 at 11:38 am

      These have me all kinds of excited for the holidays, Heidi! I love the smell of cinnamon pinecones but I never thought about making my own. We just started collecting the pinecones that are falling out of our trees for crafting so I definitely can’t wait to add this to our list! Hug and thanks for making it so easy, CoCo

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 10, 2021 at 1:50 pm

        You’re very welcome, CoCo… that’s so nice you’re able to collect them in your own yard! Have fun making your scented pine cones!

        Reply
    • Sophie says

      August 10, 2021 at 6:26 am

      Such a great way to add a natural fragrance to your home. I’m not a huge fan of cinnamon but I’m definitely going to try this with an alternative scent x

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 10, 2021 at 1:50 pm

        That’s a great idea… you really can use whatever scent essential oil you like. 🙂

        Reply
    • Healthy World Cuisine says

      August 9, 2021 at 7:21 pm

      Ahhh… what a great idea. Never thought to use our essential oils this way but that sure is a great way to create some fun and functional style around the holidays that is budget friendly.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 10, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        I’m so glad you liked the fun tip! And you’re right… it really is such a budget friendly trick.

        Reply
    • Michelle says

      August 9, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      Such a great and natural way to add scent to your home! Love this creative idea, Heidi!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 10, 2021 at 1:51 pm

        Aww… thanks, Michelle!

        Reply
    • Carol says

      August 9, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      Your holiday basket of cinnamon pine cones looks so festive!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 9, 2021 at 4:26 pm

        Thanks so much, Carol! 🙂

        Reply
    • Josiah says

      August 8, 2021 at 1:54 pm

      These scented pinecones would make the perfect addition to my Fall decor, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 8, 2021 at 2:19 pm

        You’re very welcome… I love how they add that rugged, rustic touch!

        Reply
    • angiesrecipes says

      August 8, 2021 at 6:03 am

      What a cool idea! I love that X’mas pine cone basket too. Thanks for sharing, Heidi.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        August 8, 2021 at 9:42 am

        Thanks, Angie! I always love decorating with red plaid during the Christmas season!

        Reply

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