This Christmas centerpiece made with pine cones is an easy activity the whole family can enjoy. Reuse well-loved decorations or browse the dollar store for colorful items to create this unique centerpiece. 

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Homemade Christmas decorations are special in so many ways.

• It's fun engaging everyone in the creative process.
• You get to add your personal touch to the finished product.
• Kids exercise early learning skills, like fine motor, creative, and language, as the family works together.

You can easily create this simple Christmas centerpiece with the kids. The materials can be found in your craft box or decorations bin, or purchased at a dollar store. 

Rummage together through materials you have on hand, choosing ones that are easy for kids to handle. (We salvaged some greenery from a small artificial tree).

You can add this beautiful centerpiece to your Christmas decor.

Materials list

• medium to large pine cones

• basket

• artificial greenery

• artificial poinsettia
  
  
• recycled ornaments

Instructions for making a centerpiece

Layer pine cones, greenery, and ornaments in the basket until you are happy with the result.

• This may take a few tries, especially if little ones are helping! 

Mix and match a variety of colors and textures depending on the materials you have available.

The basket and decorations you choose will help determine the color scheme.

Related:  Christmas on Pinterest at Preschool Toolkit    

Display your Christmas centerpiece on a table or mantle.

• Add some tea lights to give it a warm glow in the evening.

A homemade decoration like this beautiful centerpiece will fill your heart with a warm glow too!