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!
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?
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Here’s how to make scented pine cones with essential oils…
DIY Cinnamon Pine Cones
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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.
Supplies Needed:
- Pine Cones
- Cookie Sheet
- Aluminum Foil
- Gallon Ziploc Bag
- Cinnamon {Cassia} Essential Oil
How to Make Cinnamon Pine Cones:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
- Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil, place pine cones on foil, and bake for 30 minutes. {this will help clean up the pine cones and take care of any little bugs that might have been hiding inside} So long buggies!
- Remove tray from oven, and allow pine cones to cool completely.
- Once they have cooled down, transfer pine cones to large ziploc bag, and add 25 drops of Cassia essential oil to the bag.
- Zip up, give it a good shake and toss, to evenly coat the pine cones, and set it aside for at least 5 days.
- 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?!?
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So have you tried making these DIY Cinnamon Pine Cones yet?
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Carol says
can i use cinnamon leaf essential oil?
Heidi says
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!
Christie says
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.
Heidi says
Aww… thank you, Christie – you’re so sweet!!
Aarthi | Prepbowls says
This is such a great idea. And they fit so well into fall décor. Just pinned it thank you !
Heidi says
You’re very welcome… I’m so glad you liked the tip! 🙂
Rosemary says
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
Heidi says
That’s a great idea, Rosemary… it sounds like the perfect cozy Fall day!
Judee says
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.
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Judee… have fun making your own scented pine cones! 🙂
Danielle says
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!
Heidi says
Thanks so much, Danielle… and I agree, cinnamon and spice are such cozy scents for the Fall!
Kathrine Eldridge says
I always put out cinnamon pine cones for the holidays! Maybe this time I will make them with your recipe!
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Heidi says
Ooh yes… they’re such a cinch to make, Kathrine!
Caleb - Never Ending Journeys says
Such a perfect decor idea for fall! You just can’t beat the smell of cinnamon, either.
Heidi says
I agree… it’s such a cozy scent, and perfect for the Fall!
CoCo says
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
Heidi says
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!
Sophie says
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
Heidi says
That’s a great idea… you really can use whatever scent essential oil you like. 🙂
Healthy World Cuisine says
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.
Heidi says
I’m so glad you liked the fun tip! And you’re right… it really is such a budget friendly trick.
Michelle says
Such a great and natural way to add scent to your home! Love this creative idea, Heidi!
Heidi says
Aww… thanks, Michelle!
Carol says
Your holiday basket of cinnamon pine cones looks so festive!
Heidi says
Thanks so much, Carol! 🙂
Josiah says
These scented pinecones would make the perfect addition to my Fall decor, thanks for sharing!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome… I love how they add that rugged, rustic touch!
angiesrecipes says
What a cool idea! I love that X’mas pine cone basket too. Thanks for sharing, Heidi.
Heidi says
Thanks, Angie! I always love decorating with red plaid during the Christmas season!