What would you do with. . ..MYSTERY

I bet the birds loved that, that is a wonderful idea, esp. up here when it gets so cold, I often wonder how they don't all die when we have sub-zero for a long time. How did you do the owl? Googly eyes sounds cute or maybe even funny. So he looks like a plant now, from treebranch to plant. That sounds interesting. Thanks and take care.

And this was the kind of pine cone I used for the body..

For some reason the photo didn't upload on the last one..

It's not really a problem. I love using them up. But once you give a gift of them to everyone you know one way, you need another way to make them up. So what do you like to use yours for? I imagine that only certain places would have pines where you live. Thanks and take care.

I've just never really had any to work with. I would think that if they like fires, fire starters are a good option - if you go over and see if they are low.

If you do get some to work with, that will really be fun for you. These are the first substantial ones, I've had good ones since I've moved here. When I was a kid, we had little trees and tiny cones that were paperthin, so we didn't really have any we could work with. These aren't as good as the ones in the midwest, but they do work for some crafts. In some of our state parks, they have the thicker, stronger cones. They also have better acorns. Yes, I guess I could make them some fire starters. I'd also like something creative, fun, surprising. My brother and sister in law are very creative and when I surprise them, their eyes light up. They do have a wood stove, though and as long as I make them pretty clean burning, they would probably appreciate them. Thanks and take care. You're speedy, you've been zipping around here like crazy. I can't keep up with you. Thanks and take care.

If I come across a picture of one I'll be sure to send it to you...they are really beautiful especially when the light hits them. [b]~~IN SEARCH OF PEACE WITHIN~~ **AGAINST THE STORMS, I WILL STAND STRONG** [/b]

I haven't seen the glass beads, I would like to see one someday. Thanks and take care.

Sounds beautiful and thank you very much. Take care

tomorrow will be a nice day here. i should get out and do stuff and stay out of the stores. priced wreaths today too - arrrgh. will definitely make one now, thanks.

It's been a long time and I think you're making up for it all in one day. Use some really, really good leather gloves then and use ziplock bags before you put them in the oven without them. Our cooperative extention loves to tell people to let bugs suffocate in zip locks, but they could have eggs, so I would still heat them on low and watch them, don't let them start a fire. Take care.

without them=without the bags on any more

How did you do that? What did it look like? Thanks and take care

It was very pretty.....I glued them together using a form....I think if you wanted to do them you should get those wreath forms that are made from straw....they would stick better...make sure you use ribbon or something to line the form with though so you can't see it through the pine cones....use the big ones for the main wreath and fill in with little ones....put a pretty ribbon on it when you are done....or something that hangs down with bells etc. Even better..little lights!

My brother could probably make me a form from extremely light wood. It does sound like yours was very pretty. Thanks and take care.

Don't feel like a "lazy oaf", we all work at the energy levels we have. I used to be able to relax a lot. I was injured on the job and live in constant pain. I discovered that the one way to control the pain is to be working whether it's outside doing hard work or when I sit down at night I work on teddy bears. In a big way I am running from the pain. I am going to post a picture of my needle felted teddy bears in the next couple of days...I can't believe how much fun I am having doing needle felting!!! I had another idea about the pine cone baskets, and that is that you can use baskets that you find at the thrift shops and in with the pine cones you can include seasonal flowers like roses or sun flowers for spring and summer, mums for fall and poinsettias for Christmas. It should be kind of easy to find the silk flowers. You could also add cinnamon sticks in the Christmas basket to add that holiday fragrance. I will be taking my monster dogs for a walk and will have time to think of more ideas for pine cones...My "monster" dogs are mini dachshunds...Monica got loose this morning so I figure that they are ready to go out for a walk....plus I have my sister's lab/pitt mix that I am taking care of so the dog could use some exercise too. Anyhow, don't compare what you accomplish to what I do. My Mom went crazy with all the work I would do without relaxing...

That sounds neat, the appley type basket with dried flowers and mini lights. Little tiny worry dolls and clothes can be made with felting. So that would use up scraps. You're very hard working. I feel like a lazy loaf compared to you. Good luck at college and the craft shows. Let us know how you do. Take care and thanks.

Sounds like nice ideas. I stay busy to stay out of pain,too. But not that busy! Mostly mylot, read, dance around,just keep going, etc. Take care

So you had a similar mystery. Atleast mine didn't keep me awake. I think there may be more than one way to make an owl with pine cones. Thanks and take care

Spray painted white with a little glitter or some tiny ornaments might be cool. Thanks and take care.

Sorry to come into your reply, robin, but I couldn't get this picture to upload in mine..I thought I could upload more than once in a reply, or maybe there is a glitch and this one won't upload.. But I did read what you said, thank you, I hate bugs, next time the cones are going onto the back porch until it is debugged..lol

Good thing to remind people, we put them on aluminum foil and heat them up to 140 degrees for a little while, that generally kills everything. Those sound like nice projects. Glad you replied, thanks and take care.