Lady pours bleach over pine cones, crafts perfect winter door decor (wreath)

Crafting your own winter door decor can not only be a fulfilling activity but also a way to personalize your home for the season. Using natural elements like pine cones adds a rustic charm while bleaching them offers a unique off-white hue perfect for a winter aesthetic. This DIY is ideal for anyone looking to add a touch of handmade elegance to their home's entrance during the colder months.

This DIY wreath fits beautifully with a farmhouse or minimalist decor. Because of its muted color palette, it contrasts well with dark-colored doors, adding brightness without overwhelming the space. In addition, the wreath's natural texture pairs nicely with other seasonal decorations like garlands, lanterns, or fairy lights, creating a cohesive winter theme both indoors and outdoors.

Large pine cones (15-20 cones)
1 large bucket
1 gallon of bleach
Water
Protective gloves
Face mask
Hot glue gun
Glue sticks
Straw or foam wreath base
White or natural-colored ribbon
Optional: Small winter-themed accents (e.g., faux berries, tiny ornaments)

Fill a large bucket halfway with bleach and the other half with water. Ensure you do this in a well-ventilated area or outside.

Place the pine cones carefully into the bleach solution, ensuring they are fully submerged. Use a stick or similar tool to keep them underwater.

Let the pine cones soak for 24 hours. After soaking, remove them and rinse thoroughly with water, then leave them to dry completely on an old towel or newspapers. This could take a few days.

Once the pine cones are bleached and dry, heat up your hot glue gun.

Attach the bleached pine cones to the wreath base. Start by placing larger cones first and fill in the gaps with smaller ones. Ensure the pine cones are securely glued.

Wrap the white or natural-colored ribbon around the wreath base to hide any exposed areas and to add an extra decorative element.

Optionally, glue on small winter-themed accents like faux berries or tiny ornaments to enhance the wreath's winter theme.

Allow the glue to dry completely before hanging your wreath on your door.

To add a personal twist to your wreath, consider using different types of ribbons in various colors or textures, such as burlap or silk, based on your existing home decor theme. You can also include other natural elements like dried orange slices or cinnamon sticks for an added touch of coziness and a pleasant scent. If you prefer a more modern look, spray paint the pine cones in metallic colors like silver or gold before gluing them to the wreath base. Adding battery-operated fairy lights can also give the wreath a magical glow, perfect for evening displays.