How to Make Mini Pinecone Elf Ornaments
Everyone loves an adorable, handmade ornament, and this miniature elf will bring instant cheer to any holiday tree.
![Mini Pine Cone Elf Ornament pine cone elf Christmas ornament hanging from tree](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Mini-Pine-Cone-Elves_COVER-h.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1474334125741.jpeg)
Photographer: Christina Wedge
Materials Needed
- 1 mini pinecone
- 1 small wooden bead
- 1 small jingle bell
- felt, in desired color
- thin yarn
- scissors
- hot glue gun
- marker
Secure Bead to Pinecone
Using glue, secure the wooden bead to the top of the mini pinecone. Make sure the bead’s hole isn’t visible.
![Mini Pine Cone Elf Ornament gluing wood bead onto base of pine cone](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Mini-Pine-Cone-Elves_Step1-Secure-Bead-to-Cone_02.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1474334124942.jpeg)
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Cut Out Felt Pieces
First, cut a small piece of felt that’s about 1/4" x 4" — this is the "scarf." Next, cut out a triangle, giving one side a rounded edge. This will become the "hat."
![Mini Pine Cone Elf Ornament cutting green felt](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Mini-Pine-Cone-Elves_Step2-Cut-Out-Felt-Pieces.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1474334124768.jpeg)
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Add Scarf
Wrap the small rectangle of felt around the "neck" and glue into place.
![Mini Pine Cone Elf Ornament glue felt scarf on pine cone elf ornament with glue gun](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Mini-Pine-Cone-Elves_Step3-Add-Scarf.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1474334126305.jpeg)
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Add Hat
To make the hat, take the triangle felt piece and run a bead of glue along one of the straight edges. Bring the edges together and hold butted up to one another until cooled. Run another bead of glue along the perimeter of the hat (Image 1), then place the hat on the bead (Image 2).
![Step 4- Add HatTo make the hat, take the triangle felt and run a bead of hot glue along one of the straight edges. Bring the edges together and hold butted up to one another until cooled. Run another bead of glue along the perimeter of the hat, then place the hat on the bead.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Mini-Pine-Cone-Elves_Step4-Add-Hat_01.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1474334125231.jpeg)
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Image 1
![Step 4- Add HatTo make the hat, take the triangle felt and run a bead of hot glue along one of the straight edges. Bring the edges together and hold butted up to one another until cooled. Run another bead of glue along the perimeter of the hat, then place the hat on the bead.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Mini-Pine-Cone-Elves_Step4-Add-Hat_02.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1474334125583.jpeg)
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Image 2
Add Bell Hanger
Slip the jingle bell on a thin piece of yarn (Image 1). Trim the yarn to around 8" and tie off in a knot (Image 2). Glue the bell to the top of the hat to create a hanger for the ornament (Image 3).
![Step 5- Add Bell HangerSlip the jingle bell on a thin piece of yarn. Trim the yarn to around 8-inches and tie off in a knot. Hot glue the bell to the top of the hat to create a cute string hanger for the ornament.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Mini-Pine-Cone-Elves_Step5-Add-Bell-Hanger_01.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1474334125662.jpeg)
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Image 1
![Step 5- Add Bell HangerSlip the jingle bell on a thin piece of yarn. Trim the yarn to around 8-inches and tie off in a knot. Hot glue the bell to the top of the hat to create a cute string hanger for the ornament.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Mini-Pine-Cone-Elves_Step5-Add-Bell-Hanger_02.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1474334125671.jpeg)
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Image 2
![Step 5- Add Bell HangerSlip the jingle bell on a thin piece of yarn. Trim the yarn to around 8-inches and tie off in a knot. Hot glue the bell to the top of the hat to create a cute string hanger for the ornament.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Mini-Pine-Cone-Elves_Step5-Add-Bell-Hanger_03.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1474334125925.jpeg)
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Image 3
Add Eyes
Using a marker, make two simple dots for eyes on the wooden bead.
![Mini Pine Cone Elf Ornament drawing eyes on elf ornament with marker](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/9/19/1/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-2016_Mini-Pine-Cone-Elves_Step6-Add-Eyes.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1474334125974.jpeg)
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