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!
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So have you tried making these DIY Cinnamon Pine Cones yet?
Leave a comment and share…
can i use cinnamon leaf essential oil?
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!
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.
Aww… thank you, Christie – you’re so sweet!!
This is such a great idea. And they fit so well into fall décor. Just pinned it thank you !
You’re very welcome… I’m so glad you liked the tip! 🙂
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
That’s a great idea, Rosemary… it sounds like the perfect cozy Fall day!
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.
You’re very welcome, Judee… have fun making your own scented pine cones! 🙂