Fall is the time of year when the leaves begin to change color, the air gets cooler and we all start craving warm drinks and pumpkin spice everything. These Fall DIY projects will be sure to transform your home into a fall wonderland so grab those scissors and glue gun—it's time to get started on making some wonderful fall décor for your home (that won't break the bank!)
My beautiful baby girl, Madi, her Freshman year in high school.
1. Wooden pumpkins
I LOVE reusing what I have around the house to make something new again! I used some old pallets for these easy DIY wooden pumpkins. To make your own, locate your scrap wood, using a saw cut them down to your preferred sizes and put together using a wood scrap that will act like a brace on the back. I made these to look very primitive so I also used some old nails I had laying around. Once they are put together, all you need to do is paint them! To spice mine up a bit I went to Dollar Tree and purchased a pack of napkins with a fall design. After the paint dried, I added the napkins using modge podge. If you would like an even more rustic or primitive look, sand areas of the front of the pumpkins to make it look more worn.
2. Fall leaf garland
To make your own leaf garland, start off by buying a variety of fall-colored leaves. You can use any color and shape but try to stick with two or three different colors.
Next, glue the leaves onto a piece of string in the order you want them to hang (or just randomly if you want your garland to look like nature's version). Let it dry and then hang it up where everyone can see!
3. Birch log candle holders
The first step to making your own birch log candle holder is to find a birch tree, which should be fairly easy in the fall. Birch trees are usually found near bodies of water, so try looking near lakes and rivers if you're unsure where to look. Or you can purchase Birch limbs from most craft stores.
Once you've found one, saw off a section of the log that's about 15 inches long and three inches wide—you'll need this as your base for your candle holder.
Now take some sandpaper and sand down all sides of your log until it's smooth enough for you to carve into whatever shape you desire! If you'd like something more intricate than just a simple square or rectangle, here are some ideas: hearts, flowers... basically anything goes!
4. Burlap lamp shade
This one is easy. You can use burlap or any other fabric to make your own lamp shade, and it will be just as beautiful. Fabric glue is the best way to attach the fabric to the frame of your lampshade. You'll need a wooden frame or metal one depending on what kind you want to use, but either one will do nicely—you can even use old frames from lamps that are broken and have no shades with this project! Just add some glue, wrap it around the frame, let dry overnight and voila—you have a beautiful fall décor piece in no time at all!
5. Fall leaf votives
This is a super-easy project that you can make with leftover fabric scraps, so it's perfect if you're trying to use up some of your fabrics before they go into storage for the winter. You'll need one yard of fabric (about 1/2 meter), glue gun and hot glue sticks, hole punch, scissors or a rotary cutter and mat. Cut out 6 leaves from the print-side of the fabric. Place each leaf on top of your candle holder with its base facing down toward itself and secure with a small amount of hot glue at the base where it meets the holder. Trim any excess leafy ends off using scissors or a rotary cutter and mat
6. Block pumpkins
This DIY is so simple, you could make a set in less than an hour (minus dry time). All you need is some 4x4 wood post, a 1" wood spindle, twine, and paint.
First, cut the post into 3 sizes for each pumpkin. I went with 3", 5", and 7". Then cut the wood spindle into 2" sections. This will be used for the stem. Next, using a drill and a 1" bit drill drill a hole in the top center of each block, going down about 1/2". Now, use sandpaper to sand down any rough edges. You can round your square corners or keep them as-is. (That is the magic of DYI, you can do anything you want!) Once you are done sanding, paint the blocks and the stems. After they are completely dry, you can add a little wood glue in each top hole and add the stems. (I dont use any glue at all!! See why below!)
Finally, you can either sand down the pumpkins again to give it a more rustic look or keep as is. Use twine to wrap around the stem and tie in a bow and your done!
TIP: Since I have these pumpkins typically sitting on a shelf or table and they are not handled a lot, I am not afraid of them falling apart so I dont use any glue! Why? Because I transform these at Christmas and turn them into presents. Watch for the tutorial on that coming in the next few months!
7. Leaf napkin rings
Another easy, simple way to add a fall theme to your table setting is by turning leaves into napkin rings. Simply use a glue gun or craft glue to attach leaves onto paper napkin rings. You can also punch out leaf shapes with a small hole punch for the perfect contrast against most napkins and tablecloths. Finally, if you want something more natural-looking and rustic, simply hot glue the leaves directly on top of each other on the napkin ring; this is especially great if you're using real leaves from your yard!
8. Pumpkin succulent plant holder
If you’re looking for a quick and easy project that will be the talk of your neighborhood, this pumpkin succulent planter is it. Succulents are low maintenance, so even if you don’t have much time to keep up with your plants or live in an area where there are long periods of drought, they won't mind. They also thrive in cooler weather—perfect for fall!
Materials:*
large white pumpkin or any color and you can paint them white
succulents (the kind that look like pumpkins!)
planting soil
All you need to do is add soil to the pumpkins and add the succulents. Super easy and a fun project you can do with kids!
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Remember... Don't Be Afraid of a Little DIY: I believe that you can turn your house into a beautiful home, all you need to do is get your hands dirty one project at a time.
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