I have a weird thing for homemade refrigerator magnets. There’s just something about making a tiny little piece of art, then slapping a magnet on the back and using it to hang coupons on my fridge.
There’s been a ton of pine cone flowers on social media sites as of late, so I decided to put my own twist on them – by slapping a magnet on the back and hanging them on my fridge.
Pine Cone Flower Refrigerator Magnets
What you’ll need:
- Small pine cones (the ones in the pic were painted for a previous project – I’m repurposing them)
- Magnets (I used 1/2 inch rounds)
- Paint (I used chalk and acrylic paints, but any paint will do)
- Paint brushes
- Glue (I have Elmer’s glue in the which will work, but I ended up using hot glue instead)
- Wire cutters
- Needle nose pliers
Pinch a few rows of scales at the top of the pinecone as shown below. Holding the pinecone loosely so you don’t break the lower scales off, cut the upper scales off with wire cutters. Pull any excess material off with needle nose pliers.
Now that you have the top half of the pine cone cut off, there are two different kinds of flowers you can make with the result. If you want a daisy, put the pine cone right side up; if you want a zinnia, put the pine cone wrong side up.
Paint the pine cones!
Let the paint dry, then glue the magnets on the back.
Let the glue dry, then slap those cute little suckers on your fridge and enjoy!
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and that your fridge will be covered with pine cone flowers someday very soon!
Those are pretty! I never looked at pine cones as flowers, great idea!
Thank you Annie!
The idea of pine cone flowers has been done before – I wish I could take credit for it but I can’t! 
However, I’m the first person that I know of to make them into refrigerator magnets.
These are just adorable! I love all the colors you chose! Pinned. Have a great weekend!
Blessings,
Nici
Thank you Nici!
You have a great weekend too!
These flowers are just wonderful!
Great idea, and thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome, and thank you!
Such a cute idea! These would make great gifts! Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome Karen! I’m glad you like them!
I’ve never seen pine cones look so good before. I’ve seen all the cheesy Christmas ones again and again but these are awesome!
Thank you Stella!
What a creative idea, love these!
Thank you!
So pretty! What a fun and unique idea.
Thank you for sharing this week at Brag About It link party on VMG206 (Mondays at Midnight). I plan to feature you next week!
~ Megin of VMG206
Thank you Megin!
I’m flattered you chose this as one of your features next week! I’ll make sure to drop by to see it!
Michelle, I LOVE these!!! So very creative! Thank you for sharing them with us at Brag About It!
You’re so welcome Laurie; I’m glad you like them!
These are just the cutest little things I’ve seen this week….. Now I have to have the kids make some for my moms cabin they’ll fit right in… TFS!
Thank you Brenda! And I didn’t think about them as a kid’s project- how perfect!
Oh my goodness, this is too cute!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thank you Jess!
And as always, thank you for hosting Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Michelle, I just found your site! These are adorable!!!! I love DIY projects. Do you spray them with a clear sealer of some type?
Thank you Lisa!
I didn’t spray them with a clear sealer myself, but if you want to I think it should work just fine.
So stinking cute Michelle!
Thanks for sharing at Something to Talk About!
Karen
Thank you so much Karen!
And thank you for hosting the link party!
I’m dropping by from the Create it Thursday link party. This is such a great idea! I have lots of pine cones in my yard and now I know what to do with them!
I have a link party that I am trying to grow. I invite you to share this idea — and a couple of others — at my Grandma Ideas Sharing Time link party at http://grandmaideas.com. I think my readers would enjoy this as much as I do!
The party goes from Wednesday through Friday at midnight Mountain Daylight time. I hope to see you there!
All the best,
Nina
Hi Nina! I’m happy this gave you some inspiration for your pine cones! And I will definitely swing by to link up at your party! Thank you for inviting me!
this is such a cute idea! Love it!
Thank you Tianna! I’m glad you like them!
These are so cute! I had no idea at first that they were made of pinecones. Too cute!
Thank you Alison!
Michelle, I fell in love with these the moment I saw them!
Congrats – you are one of our Featured Guests at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy!
Have an amazing week!
Thank you so much!!!
I’m very flattered you would choose this as one of your features! You have a great week as well!
These are so darling. We have quite a few pine trees on our property, I’ll be going on a pine cone search for sure. Can’t wait to make some of these!
Thank you Jane!
These are really cute! Thanks for sharing your creativity with the Thursday Blog Hop!
You’re welcome Pam! Thank you for hosting!
Hello cute lady! Just stopping by to let you know that you will be featured at our party this Monday at 7 pm. Thanks for bringing such amazing things to our party! Lou Lou Girls
Thank you so much for choosing this as one of your features!!!
I’ll be by tomorrow to check it out!
What a great idea, these magnets are so pretty! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend?!
You’re welcome, and thank you for hosting!
totally cool! love these pine cone flowers and then add a magnet! woot!
If you get a chance, hope you will stop by our upcycle challenge craft link up: http://2crochethooks.com/july-craft-challenge-features/
Thank you and I will definitely swing by!
Those magnets are awesome! Please share at our link party! #OMHGWW
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Thank you Donna!
I will definitely swing by and share them! Thanks!
These are super cute!! Looks good!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday – Link Party!! Hope to see you again this week!! I pin everything on my 2 favorite things pinterest board!!
Thank you!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing this at my Grandma Ideas Sharing Time link party. This is a fabulous idea and you are so talented.
Awe, thank you Nina! (blush)