Let’s Make A DIY Shabby Chic Pinecone Flower Heart Wreath for Valentine’s Day

Want to create a budget-friendly Shabby Chic wreath for Valentine’s Day? I was able to quickly make this DIY pinecone flower heart wreath in just a couple of hours using natural materials. I’m sharing this easy step-by-step tutorial so you can craft your own unique Valentine’s Day door decor. With just a heart-shaped wreath frame, some gathered pinecones, paint, and hot glue, you can customize a look that fits your style perfectly. Are you ready to get started?

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How To Choose a Heart Wreath Frame

There are many options for heart wreath frames. I decided to use a grapevine frame because I had it on hand. However, you may have another type, and I’ll share some options and how to prepare them to make attaching the pinecone flowers easier.

• Grapevine Heart Wreath – I wrapped the wreath with heavy floral wire to provide more surface area for attaching the pinecones.
• Wire Frame in heart shape – You would need to wrap the frame with fabric or twine so the pinecone flowers will adhere to the frame.
• Styrofoam Heart Forms – I would also wrap these forms in fabric or twine.

You can also choose from different-sized wreaths. The one I used was 10 inches.

What Is Best To Cover The Wreath Frame

The best material for covering the wreath frame will depend upon desired style your are going for. I used the grapevine heart frame and feel that if you see the grapevine peeking through, it will only add to the rustic shabby chic design.

However the wire and styrofoam frames are less than desirable. Depending on the color you plan to paint your flowers, you can use the fabric that is similar in color. Just cut the fabric into strips and wrap it around the frames for full coverage. Secure with hot glue.

Another option is to use a cording or twine. Wrap in the same manner until the frame is covered.

I nestled the pinecone flowers close together on the frame. If you want to spread the flowers out along the frame, you can use hot glue to cover the frame with reindeer or spanish moss. You will still want to cover with fabric or twine first so that the moss will adhere easily. Follow with the pinecone flowers and you’ll have a stunning wreath.

How To Prepare The Pinecones

You will want to gather several pinecones and use garden pruning shears to cut them into smaller pieces. The number of pinecones needed will depend on the size of your heart frame. Since my wreath was small, I used only 6 smaller oblong pinecones for this project.

Cut Pinecones Easily

Use sharp garden pruning shears and cut each pinecone into pieces that are approximately 1/2 to 1 inch thick. If you are using larger pinecones, you may need heavy duty lopers to cut through the tough core. You will loose some of the scales while cutting. I set those aside incase I need them while assembling the wreath.

Trim and shape each of the pinecone flowers. Remove any scales that are loose and shape the flowers by cutting away anything that doesn’t look like a flower.

How To Paint The Pinecone Flowers

Once the pinecones are cut into smaller pieces, they resemble small flowers. I painted the petals in three colors to create this shabby-chic Valentine’s Day door decoration. Ensure you paint each pinecone scale with the paint. Use a small brush to get between the scales. I left the centers brown.

I painted an equal number of pinecones in each color. I also painted the smaller pieces with the same colors to use as filler between the larger flowers.

How To Attach Pinecone Flowers To Heart Wreath Frame

Adding the pinecone flowers to the heart wreath frame is very simple. Just add hot glue to the backside of the pinecones and hold them to the wreath until the glue sets.

The heavy floral wire will help to hold them in place if you position it where the pinecones will be attached. I find that the glue adheres easier to the wrapped wire and therefore the pinecones are more secure.

Arrange the flowers by mixing the colors and sizes around the heart frame. Fill the frame completely with the pinecone flowers.

Shabby Chic DIY Pinecone Flower Wreath

Once the frame is filled, that’s it. Now you can add a hanger to your Shabby Chic DIY Pinecone Flower Wreath and use it for Valentine’s Day decorations.

How To Decorate With A Pinecone Flower Heart Wreath

The rustic wreath is perfect for any season, especially for romantic Valentine’s decor. Here are some favorite ways to display the shabby chic pinecone wreath.

• Valentine’s Day door decor for either interior doors or outside on your front door.
• Hang the wreath from a pegboard rack or shelf.
• Hang it in a window.
• Display on an easel for shelf or mantel vignette styling.
• Mix with other wall decor such as prints, plates, or canvas art to create a wall gallery.
• Hang over a bed or on the headboard.

Thank you for stopping by. I’d love to hear from you if you make this wreath. Send me a photo and I’ll share it on my Sunday, Dirt Road Adventures. I look forward to sharing my next adventure with you so be sure to subscribe to my newsletter.