We recently put up a giant Christmas tree here ... complete with nifty handmade ornaments by local artists. I was downright fascinated by the cloth pine cones handmade by Christine Gold.

There were little wood trees to color, popsicle stick reindeer ornaments, a paper plate wreath, and pine cone Christmas trees ...

Or maybe your family had a tradition of hand-making ornaments together — perhaps cranberry and popcorn garlands, painted pine cones ... Make textured imprints in the dough using Christmas ...

“Then I thought it would be nice to create DIY Christmas ornaments. It will serve as ... She recommends dropping a few on the pine cone to enjoy its scent. Finally, the bundle has a hot ...

German glass ornaments, a variety of Santas, Nativity scenes, garland, lights and designer bows and wreaths. Pine Cone Christmas Shop, 210 Robert Parker Coffin Rd., Long Grove, is open 9:30 a.m ...