Love decorating for fall? So do we, but we don’t always find the time to make all those intricate, time-consuming little crafts we love. Why not add some easy fall crafts to the mix, so you can have your DIY fall decor done in time to enjoy for the season? From pretty little tabletop items to wall art to wreaths, and of course pumpkin crafts, we found 45 of the best DIY ideas for fall. Decorate your home in style, even if you are in a hurry. Check out the step by step tutorials to learn how to make these awesome DIY projects. Some of these projects can be used from September through Christmas, too. Pretty ideas for your table that are perfect for family gatherings and even Thanksgiving dinner, cute things to put on your porch while you sit outside enjoying the cool weather, and some quick and easy decorating ideas that will net you some DIY fall crafts in a hurry. I found the cutest DIY farmhouse style decor, but there are also projects that would look great with modern decor, industrial and of course classic looks. From fall mason jar crafts to easy rustic decor to everything you can think of with pumpkins, these projects let you bring the best of fall to your home.
DIY Fall Decorating Ideas
1. Fall Succulent Planters
I fell in love with this DIY fall decor idea the minute I saw it, and just now found the time to make it. Wow. These succulent pumpkins turned out even cuter than the ones in the picture. I was planning to give this as a gift to my neighbor who just moved in, but I decided I had to keep it for myself. To make your own crafty pumpkin, all you need is a faux pumpkin from Michaels or your local craft store, a saw, some potting soil and your favorite succulents. If you need some quick and easy decor ideas for autumn, this craft should be at the top of your list. Of all the fall decorating ideas I’ve tried lately, this is my top pick, super pretty but simple.
2. Fall Burlap Wreath
Burlap keeps the rough, farmhouse look I wanted by the front door without costing much at all, and a single roll makes the whole wreath. You gather it along a wire form in loops, packing them tighter than feels necessary, because that is what gives it the full look instead of a thin one. The Country Chic Cottage shows the gathering step clearly, which is the part worth watching.
3. Pumpkin Yarn Tassels
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I saw this tutorial for cute DIY tassels and knew right away they were the icing on the cake for my beautiful fall decor ensemble I created on my front porch. Just using some leftover yarn from a sweater I made for my daughter and some wooden beads I got from Michaels, I turned my ordinary pumpkins into a regal gift perfect for the spirit of Thanksgiving! In less than one hour my front porch was transformed. If you are looking for cheap and easy fall crafts for kids to help with or just some simple projects you can make without fail but look fantastic, these cute DIY pumpkin tassels should be at the top of your list.
4. DIY Fall Acorns
Need some cheap, quick and easy ideas for fall decorating? How about ones that look super expensive and time-consuming but actually only take minutes? If this sounds too good to be true, you need to check out this DIY twine wrapped “acorns.” I already wanted to make this project, but when I found out I could upcycle the leftover Easter eggs I’ve been tripping over, I ran to get out the supplies to make this. Paint yours gold and add some glittery sparkles or go for a more natural rustic look. Either way, your fall decor will get an instant upgrade when you add these pinecones and yarn wrapped acorns to the mix.
DIY Fall Garlands
5. DIY Falling Leaves Garland
The kids and I had this amazing idea as we were browsing the Fall decor at Michael’s. We purchased some artificial leaves, glitter in beautiful Autumn Tones and earth-toned ribbon. We had a blast covering our leaves in Elmers Glue and rubbing the sparkling Fall colors over each stunning masterpiece. We attached all the loveliness and hung it right over the entrance to the porch. My husband was so thrilled to see his busy little elves of autumn cheer had brightened our beloved holiday season. At night you can see the sparkling from yards away. Little things make our kids love this Autumn seasonal decor as much as their Mom.
6. Rustic DIY Pumpkin Decor
If you have faux pumpkins whose color has gone dull and sad, please do not throw them out. I wrap mine in fabric tape and they come back looking better than they did new, with a soft rustic texture that suits a mantel or an entry table. It takes a few simple steps and no real craft skill at all. My full tutorial is right here.
7. Yarn Pumpkins Using Balloons
I was noticing all the beautiful apple orchards on our recent Autumn vacation in England. The apples looked like fall ornaments hanging in the trees, I had to replicate this somehow. So I found some old yarn leftover from a sweater I made for our puppy and got some balloons and good old Elmers glue and the kids and I made about 30 ornaments and hung them in the tree at the end of the driveway. Every time we arrive home we see our own little slice of the apple orchards of England, an Autumn dream.
DIY Fall Decor
8. Easy No-Glue Fall Wreath
Wreaths were the craft I always thought were beyond me until I tried this no-glue version. You just wrap ribbon around a wreath form and tuck in leaves as you go, no hot glue burns required. I made my first one during an afternoon with a cup of cider and could not believe how full it looked. If you have never made a wreath, start here, it is very forgiving. Get the full tutorial at The Palette Muse.
9. DIY Buffalo Check Tray
Buffalo check is everywhere in fall, and this painted tray is the easiest way to bring it home without buying more plaid. A plain wood breadboard becomes a cozy accent with just painters tape and a little acrylic paint. I love that you can prop it on a shelf or use it to corral candles on the coffee table. Take your time peeling the tape so the lines stay crisp. Get the full tutorial at A Nod to Navy.
10. 15-Minute Fall Porch Decor
Not every fall porch needs a big budget or a whole weekend, and this fifteen-minute version proves it. Budget mums, a few flea market pumpkins and a couple of thrifted baskets pulled the whole thing together in one quick afternoon. I reset ours like this every year and it always feels fresh. Group your pumpkins in odd numbers, it just looks better on a step. Get the full tutorial at At Charlotte’s House.
11. DIY Fabric Pumpkins
These pumpkin pillows are a real charmer and if you love to sew, here is your perfect Autumn gift idea. I love giving pillows to my loved ones because they are cuddly and provide comfort when you can’t be there. I made these with leftover fabric scraps in beautiful Fall tones. I gave them to my nieces and nephews but managed to keep a couple for my Thanksgiving holiday display. You will find yourself always wanting to make more of these because everyone goes straight for them when you settle with your morning coffee or afternoon tea.
12. Fall Owl Mason Jar
I made this Autumn owl jar for my daughter’s teacher. It was the most simple impressive gift I’ve ever made, hands down. Glitter spray and a hot glue gun are your best friends in the world of DIY arts and crafts. For this fall mason jar craft idea, I used a pair of old earrings for his eyes with leaves for Autumn drama. I put a Fall arrangement of artificial leaves that I got from Hobby Lobby, but our sweet teacher need a place for pencils, so we stapled the leaves to the Fall bulletin board. My daughter did very well in that class, I’m sure that lovely owl brought us luck.
13. Acorn Embellished Picture Frame
A picture is worth a thousand words and a picture frame pronounces every one of them so loudly and clearly. When I saw this idea I knew my entire family room was coming together. I never could find the perfect frame to commemorate our Autumn trip to Yosemite last year. My children were delirious, spellbound in a state of wonder and amazement. Each one of my babies found an acorn and we glued them on together. It is now the centerpiece to the family room and is an example of the truest words ever spoken, “The family that plays together, stays together”.
14. Fall Fairy Garden
The Fall fairy garden is a favorite for young and old. Our Thanksgiving stage was almost set, grandparents on the way to our cabin in the Autumn woods, turkey in the oven. Then youngest found her old doll furniture in the attic. She wanted to show her Grandma that we had kept all these lovely things and incorporate them into our Thanksgiving holiday. We found an old bucket and I cut the top of a decorative pumpkin from Michaels and presto, we were in business. We added plants and a little stick fence for rustic Fall appeal. Just as I expected Grandma wanted to take it home, the kids were thrilled.
15. DIY Fall Tag Banners
It couldn’t be easier to say it with style. I needed a banner in a pinch and it is not always easy to find one pre-made to say what you want it to. I found my answer to this dilemma at Michael’s craft store. String, tags, stencils, and clothespins make a lovely Autumn holiday banner customized for your Thanksgiving festivities. You can use glitter, gold paint or even just a marker to say I love Autumn with a unique flair that will undoubtedly impress everyone. This is a fun craft for families with kids, even toddlers love to sprinkle glitter, perhaps a little too much at times 😉
15. Fall-Colored Painted Entryway Table
This entryway table makeover is proof that a roadside find can become the best piece in the room. Warm fall paint colors get layered, terracotta under a coffee-bean brown, to hide old veneer damage with zero sanding. I love a furniture flip that skips the messy prep, and the autumn tones make it feel made for the season. Seal it well if it lives somewhere that catches drips and keys. Get the full tutorial at Salvaged Inspirations.
16. Twinkling Twigs Luminaries
I was on a long walk on a brisk Autumn day, thinking of how I should decorate my house for Autumn and for the up and coming Thanksgiving holiday. I remembered this ingenious DIY lantern idea involving twigs. My Fall decorating could have never been easier, I gathered twigs and rushed home. I had some really plain glass candle holders, so I got out my trusty glue gun and went to town. I was shocked at how amazing they looked, my husband came home and thought I had been at Pottery Barn again. Quite a compliment, this craft project is a must for Fall.
17. DIY Twine Lanterns
Balls of festive light this Fall holiday season is all the rage. I wanted something durable for my back patio that could easily transition into Christmas decor in December. This idea seemed to fill all needs and I thought it would look lovely in Spring and Summer as well. I used a really strong hemp twine to withstand the elements and some Elmer’s Glue and cornstarch for stiffening and wrapped the light strings inside and out. Two of my friends have used the idea for their porches. I think I’ve started a trend.
18. DIY Farmhouse Pumpkin Bucket
I fell into DIY shabby chic heaven when I saw this faux distressed galvanized bucket. I really wanted something old world and authentic for my Autumn porch display. The formula was so easy to follow and my guests cannot stop talking about the old school prices I painted on with my awesome stencils. Things are a bit more expensive now but these old prices get the conversation going and keep it going for hours.
19. Candy Corn Button Art
For your babies out there who love candy corn, here is some fun candy corn wall art. Though candy corn only comes around in Autumn for our Halloween and Thanksgiving joy, you can now have your candy corn all year round. Buttons, burlap, Elmer’s and Modpodge is all you need. This is a great project for the young and the young at heart.
20. Crepe Paper Marigold Garland
Marigolds have the richest color of any fall flower, so I string mine into a garland and hang it wherever a room needs warming up. I use streamer crepe paper, which cuts the fussy trimming time way down and makes this genuinely beginner friendly. It is inexpensive and it comes back out year after year. Follow along with my step by step.
21. DIY Autumn Leaf Bowl
I fund my perfect decorative bowl for my Fall coffee table. I fell in love with these artificial leaves I got from Michael and I bought so many, more than I could ever use. I was n need of some low-cost low fuss DIY gifts for Thanksgiving and I saw these leaf bowls, the project of my dreams. I got out a bowl to mold around some Glad wrap and Elmers glue, then with the greatest of ease, I made these beauties. My cost was zero and my gift recipient satisfaction was through the roof. This was one of the most rewarding projects I’ve ever made, the leaf bowls are sure to impress.
22. DIY Fall Wreath With Felt Leaves
Felt leaves hold their colour all season and never go brittle the way real ones do, so this wreath comes back out of the box year after year looking the same as the day it was made. The shapes are cut freehand, layered around a form in whatever autumn tones you like, and there is no sewing in it anywhere.
23. Watercolor Paper Leaf And Branch Mobile
I needed a Fall decoration for my daughter’s Thanksgiving school party and I only had thirty minutes to come up with something. I decided on this super simple flat mobile. I used a stick from my yard, leaves, and string to create this festive wall hanging. I was out the door ahead of schedule and my daughter’s teacher was thrilled.
24. DIY Pinecone Spheres
These are one of those projects I keep finding new places for. Pinecones cluster into a tidy sphere that looks wonderful heaped in a bowl or set on a tray by the hearth, and the whole thing takes very little time. If you have a pine tree anywhere nearby it costs you nothing at all. Garden Therapy has the full instructions waiting for you.
25. Gold Leaf Pumpkin
Gold leaf is the most luxurious DIY trick you can easily do at home. If you want your Autumn arrangements to sparkle with regal opulent glory, try this simple technique. You can find gold leaf sheets and adhesive at the craft store. Simply brush on your adhesive then press on your gold leaf and you have a beautiful piece of art that works so well with your Fall melange or as a stand-alone object of art.
26. Pumpkin Candle Holder
I couldn’t decide on an Autumn centerpiece for my Thanksgiving dinner and I saw this idea for pumpkin wreaths used as candle holders and knew I had an impressive formula to make the table really pop. I used real pumpkins because I had so many in my Fall display, but artificial will work fine. Joined some beautiful Fall toned flowers around the base with my hot glue gun and they looked fabulous. My inlaws thought I bought them from a florist. All for under $5.00. A cheap but awesome idea that should be part your fall table decor!
27. DIY Owl Tree
If your kids get anxious on rainy Autumn days, this is an excellent group project. We got an old wooden box out of the garage, found a tree branch we liked and made these lovely little owls to represent each family member. The kids had been restless all day and this leveled out their mood and kept them amused for hours. Grandma loved this cute craft idea.
28. Rustic Birch Log Centerpiece
I wanted something down the middle of the table that would not need flowers swapped out every few days, and a length of birch log bored out for tea lights does exactly that. It carries from the first cool week of October right through to the end of November. Rustic Crafts shows how to drill the holes so the candles sit level instead of leaning.
29. Hang Sunflowers Around The House
Brighten your porch this fall season with beautiful sunflowers. I had a beautiful Autumn display that needed some color to really make it pop so I got some styrofoam balls and sunflowers from Michael’s and used my glue gun to attach them. Then attached a string and hung them all around the back windows and door overlooking my Fall display. This amazing color pop makes everyone happy.
30. Repurposed Cabinet Fall Decor
My kids love my handwriting so what better way to send them loving messages than simple chalkboard statements. I repurposed some old cabinet doors adding chalkboard at the center of the frames and drilled some holes for hanging and I can keep everyone in this house posted on what’s for dinner to household chores. You can add garland around the cabinet frame to suit any season. I added a rustic branch, leaf and berry garland for my rustic Fall display but Christmas lights look great also. The repurposed cabinet door chalkboards are perfect year round.
31. Indian Corn Cake Stand
If you want a centerpiece nobody else will have, this Indian corn cake stand is pure fall charm. Ears of colorful harvest corn get glued around a repurposed coffee can, and suddenly you have a rustic stand for a dessert table or mantel. I made one for Thanksgiving and it got more compliments than the pie. Use a mix of corn colors so it reads rich and harvest-y. Get the full tutorial at Reality Daydream.
32. Fall Candle Centerpiece
This season I cannot get enough lovely candle displays in my home. I had these big candles that looked a bit plain by themselves, so using last years leftover fake leaves, burlap and twine, I dressed them up with the coolest Thanksgiving flair. My guests were amazed at these beauties I had gracing our lovely dinner, they brought so much to my table.
33. DIY Birch Bark Vase
I love this Autumn decor idea and you don’t need much, just birch bark, glass or plastic vases, jute string, leaves.. a beautiful taste of fall! I found the strips of bark came off quite easily from my stash of fireplace logs I have in the backyard or firewood from HEB will work just as well. I just fastened the bark to the vase with jute twine and made the most beautiful fall vase wraps I could imagine. I added rustic looking clippings from my garden and the results were so impressive.
34. Wooden Fall Sign
Great DIY project for all you woodworkers out there. I just love the idea of using the idea of using a leaf shape as your vowel in the word Fall, what a way to bring my favorite season to life. I cut the letters using my circular saw, but they will pre-cut at Home Depot if you ask. You just bolt them down, wood glue will also work, and add your lovely leaf to the middle. This is the perfect outdoor sign to bring your Autumn porch display into full glory, my family loves it.
35. Decoupage Fall Vase
You know those empty glass jars you hang onto just in case? I had a plain Dollar Store one sitting in my kitchen with no purpose at all, and a bit of napkin paper and glue turned it into the prettiest holder for branches and dried stems. Zero expectations going in, genuinely lovely coming out. I show you the whole process in the tutorial.
36. Fall Leaf Initial
I can’t get enough of personalizing our home space with initials, you simply cannot beat the elegance of a monogram. These big foam initials are very inexpensive at Hobby Lobby and artificial or real leaves attach brilliantly. I made a deal with the kids, that whoever helped set up our Autumn display got their own letter over the gorgeous Fall melange. Everyone was so thrilled and we hung our creative crafts proudly right over the porch.
37. Fall Welcome Yard Sign
This is the piece that makes my porch look finished, and it is built almost entirely from Dollar Tree supplies. A pumpkin patch yard sign greets everyone before they even reach the door, and a free printable does the hard part for you. Little House of Four put the whole thrifty build together, so pop over there for her details.
38. Twig Stick Letters
What to do with the remnants of an Autumn yard cleanup, is the question on everyone’s mind this season. I saw these wood stick letters and knew I had to try it. The kids and I made big paper letters and gathered our best sticks, we just broke them by hand, and glued them together on the paper, we didn’t even need a saw or clippers. We wrote out Dad’s name and put it over his parking space in the garage. No better way to say happy Fall and he always knows which parking space is his. A cute fall craft idea you can keep for many years to come.
39. Crepe Paper Sunflowers
Sunflowers are the paper flower our readers ask me for more than any other, and I could never find a tutorial that was both easy and gave real measurements. So I sat down and worked them out myself. These golden crepe paper blooms fill a vase or a wreath and never need watering. Everything, measurements included, is in my full post.
40. DIY Thankful Sign
This thankful sign is the fall decor piece I keep out long after the pumpkins are gone. A chalkboard-painted quote pairs with clipped-on family photos in a stained wood frame, so it doubles as a keepsake. I swap the photos each year and it has quietly become a little tradition. Stain the frame before you paint the board so you do not fight drips later. Get the full tutorial at Lovely Etc.
41. Fall Banner made from Book Pages
These Fall banners are the lowest cost most handsome decoration you can make hands down. All we needed was a string. stickers and old pages from a book. We got some old books for less than a dollar at Goodwill. We made large ones and small ones put them just inside the door of our back porch Autumn display. The kids got a tremendous feeling of accomplishment out of this easy craft project and it was light on my pocketbook.
42. Decorate For Fall At The Dollar Tree
If you are like me you can’t get enough of the wonderful dollar Tree. I found this cheap and simple decorating idea and decided to give it a whirl. I got some etching cream, one bottle will last you forever and 10 glass jars from dollar tree and popping corn at Randalls. Using my Silhouette Cameo Cutter and adhesive vinal I created these etched glass masterpieces. You can also use adhesive stickers if you’re in a pinch, they will still look excellent.
43. Falling Leaves Door Decor
This Autumn leaf Mural looked so good on the door of my antique shop. I glued some leaves onto the glass of the rustic wooden door and the simplicity of the Fall season is singing in quiet understatement, my customers love it.
44. Mason Jar Leaf Lanterns
Real leaves pressed round the outside of a jar turn translucent the moment a tea light goes in behind them, and the colour is nothing you could buy. I set a row of them along the porch rail. Kenarry walks through the Mod Podge step slowly, which matters, because that is where the leaves wrinkle if you rush it.
