This is how to make a piece of art that looks like succulents from pine cones.

Supplies

Shadow box frame

craft paint

saw or large cutters

pine cones tons of sizes

reindeer moss

hot glue gun

Step 1: Prep Your Base

Either build or buy a shadow box frame. I found you can get cheap art and just cover it. I made this one with a bad "live laugh love" piece. I also like to cover the inside with fabric the color of the moss I plan to use.

Step 2: Prep the Pine Cones

Using a saw cut your pine cones into slices. You make need tongs or clamps to hold them to cut safely. You can also use large cutters like bolt cutters, or a hack saw. Now use craft or spray paint to paint each slice. Once all painted hot glue them in the frame. Its best to lay it out first to ensure a good look before gluing them. Once glued tuck reindeer moss in between them. No need to glue it, just take a paintbrush handle and poke it tight between the pine cone slices.