DIY Pinecone Flamingo Craft
Flamingos are reminiscent of the tropics and the bright coral color make them fun. So why not craft these whimsical pinecone flamingos for your next summer BBQ, baby shower or bridal shower. Use the leftover pampas grass as the table centerpiece and put out the plastic yard flamingos for a competitive game of ring toss. They also add a vibrant touch to your summer interior décor.
To start gather all supplies:
Bindle & Brass Pinecones
Bindle & Brass Dried Pink Pampas Grass
Styrofoam disc
optional base or plate
18 gauge floral wire
embroidery string; black, white and coral
coral spray paint
turquoise moss or pebbles
wire cutters
hot glue gun
scissors
Find a good crafting space:
Wrap wire with black string, about 1/2 inch, leaving a little string down wire.
Wrap wire with white string, about 3/4 inch, leaving a little string down wire.
Wrap wire with coral string, about 6 inches, tie off end of string and clip wire.
Bend wire into flamingo neck shape.
Wrap wire with coral string, about 6 inches, tie off end and clip wire.
Bend a triangle at base for foot.
Wrap wire with coral string, about 6 inches, tie off end and clip wire.
Spray paint pinecones, in a well ventilated area, let dry.
Stick straight leg into Styrofoam and attach pinecone with hot glue.
Bend other leg, in flamingo stance, and glue next to straight leg.
Glue neck to center base of pinecone.
Repeat steps 1-11 with small pinecone, adjusting sizing appropriately.
Glue moss or rocks to Styrofoam.
Take small pieces of pampas grass and place throughout pinecone, to give your flamingo a fluffed look.
After you've created your unique design, we would love to see it, tag @bindleandbrass in your photo.
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