I found a great pinecone craft on Pinterest and tweaked it to make it easier for children. The pictures on my post were created by me. I’ve also included a delicious Autumn Soup recipe.
I purchased a few bags of pinecones from a craft and hobby store. Most stores offer coupons to cut your cost. If you have a yard full of cones, they need to be washed and baked in the oven to get rid of little critters. Just google directions.
Below are items I used to create these pretty cones. Cones without skewers are easier for children. They can fill a bowl or basket with their creations.
If you plan to use skewers, you’ll need a drill and a 3/16 inch drill bit to create a hole in the bottom of the cone for the skewer. I used a flat-edge screwdriver to whittle mine. Hot glue the flat end of the skewer to the cone.
You can fully dip the pinecones in paint or just tip the edges. Dry on wax paper.
I made this delicious Autumn Soup recipe that a friend posted on Facebook. I filled my Crock-Pot with all the ingredients and cooked on high for an hour and half, then on low for six hours. If you are cooking on low, about 8-9 hours.
Retrieved from: Food.com
Autumn Soup
- 1 pound pre-cooked ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup chopped fresh carrot
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped potato
- 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
- 1/4 cup barley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon sweet basil
- 1 beef bouillon cube
Combine all ingredients in a large kettle. Cook until vegetables are tender.
Slow cooker on low: Eight to nine hours.
Enjoy!
Shannon Baker
That soup sure sounds and delicious!
Patsy Reiter
Shannon, the soup is really good. And it’s easy! Thanks for
dropping by. Pat
Rhonda Gilliam
Love the pine cone project. Think I’ll be making some of that yummy soup soon! Thanks for the ideas❤
Patsy Reiter
The craft is fun. And the soup is super yummy! Try it. Mom
Beverly Robertson
Soup sounds good. I’ll have to try it when it get cooler.
Patsy Reiter
Hi Bev. The soup is yummy. Do try it. Thanks for stopping by. Pat
Rebecca Bodnar
I’m not ready for fall yet!!!!!! But, that soup does look wonderful. When did you say you were going to make a batch for me? Just kidding, of course. You are such a great cook!
Patsy Reiter
Hi Bec, I’m not ready for fall either. The soup is good. Next batch
might get to you. Thanks for dropping by. Pat 🙂