12 DIY Fall Decoration Ideas For Your Home

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Fall is a wonderful time to get creative with home decorations. The cool, crisp air and vibrant colors provide endless inspiration for DIY projects that can make your home cozy and inviting.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, there are plenty of simple, fun ideas to try. DIY fall decorations are a great way to add a personal touch to your home and celebrate the season.

From garlands and gnomes to pumpkins and vases, you can create beautiful, festive pieces that reflect the spirit of autumn. Here are some easy and charming DIY fall decoration ideas that you can make with basic materials and a bit of creativity.

Air Dry Clay Fall Gnomes

To create adorable fall gnomes, start with air dry clay. Shape the clay into small gnome bodies, making sure they have a flat base to stand on. Form a cone shape for the hat and attach it to the top of the body.

Let the clay dry completely, which may take 24-48 hours. Once dry, paint the gnomes in fall colors like orange, brown, and yellow. Add details like a white beard, eyes, and a belt with paint. These little gnomes can be placed on shelves, mantels, or as part of a fall centerpiece.

I’m actually so proud of making these! Look how cute!!

DIY Fall Garland

For a charming fall garland, start by shaping acorns and leaves out of air dry clay. Let them dry completely. Once dry, paint them in autumn colors like red, orange, yellow, and brown. Attach the acorns and leaves to a piece of burlap or rustic cord using hot glue.

Space them evenly along the cord, leaving some space between each piece. Once the glue has dried, hang the garland on your mantel, across a window, or along a staircase for a festive fall touch.

Candy Corn Vase

Transform a plain vase into a festive candy corn decoration. Start by painting the bottom third of the vase orange, the middle third yellow, and the top third white. Allow each section to dry before painting the next to avoid smudging the colors.

If you prefer, you can make a vase from air dry clay and then paint it. Once the paint is dry, fill the vase with fall flowers or leaves. This colorful vase makes a great centerpiece or accent piece for any room.

Fall Table Centerpiece

Create a stunning fall table centerpiece by using small gourds and candles. You can buy small gourds or make them with air dry clay and paint them in your favorite fall colors. Arrange the gourds in the center of your table, alternating them with candles of varying heights.

Use a mix of pillar and votive candles for a dynamic look. Add some fall leaves or sprigs of wheat around the base of the gourds and candles to complete the centerpiece.

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Fall Mason Jars

For a cozy fall mason jar decoration, fill the jars with fall foliage, acorns, or string lights. Wrap a piece of burlap around the jar and tie it into a bow for a rustic touch.

You can place these jars on your mantel, as part of a table centerpiece, or on a shelf. They add a warm, inviting glow and a touch of autumn charm to any space.

DIY Fall Gnome

Make a cute fall gnome using a sock, rice, and burlap. Fill a sock with rice and tie it off to form the gnome’s body. Cut a piece of burlap into a triangle and roll it into a cone shape to make the hat. Attach the hat to the top of the sock.

Use leaves, jute, or raffia to create the gnome’s beard and glue it in place. Add a small pom-pom or button for the nose. These gnomes are perfect for adding a whimsical touch to your fall decor.

White Pumpkin Vase with Fall Colored Flowers

Create a beautiful fall vase using a white pumpkin. You can buy a white pumpkin vase or paint a real carved pumpkin white.

Once you have your vase, fill it with colorful fall flowers like sunflowers, mums, and dahlias. This vibrant arrangement makes a stunning centerpiece for your dining table or a lovely accent for your entryway.

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Bell Jar Filled with Pinecones

For a simple yet elegant decoration, fill a bell jar with pinecones. Collect pinecones of various sizes and place them inside the jar.

This natural decoration adds a touch of fall to any room and can be placed on a mantel, shelf, or table.

Lanterns

Lanterns are a versatile fall decoration that can fit any style, from rustic to modern. Fill them with candles, pinecones, or small pumpkins.

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Fall Wreath

Create a welcoming fall wreath for your front door. Use a wreath form and attach fall leaves, berries, and mini pumpkins using hot glue.

Add a burlap bow for a finishing touch. This wreath will greet your guests with the warm colors of autumn.

Sparkly Pumpkins

Add some sparkle to your fall decor with glitter pumpkins. Paint small pumpkins with a layer of glue and sprinkle them with glitter.

Let them dry completely before displaying them. These sparkly pumpkins add a fun and festive touch to any fall display.

Knitted Pumpkins

To knit small pumpkins, start by knitting a rectangle in your desired color. Sew the short sides together to form a tube. Gather one end of the tube and secure it with yarn.

Stuff the tube with fiberfill and gather the other end. Pull the yarn tight to close the pumpkin. Add a knitted stem or use a twig for a rustic touch. These knitted pumpkins are cozy additions to your fall decor.

White Jars with “FALL” Spelled on Them

To create chic white jars with “FALL” spelled on them, start by gathering four jars, preferably mason jars or any other jars of similar size. Clean the jars thoroughly and allow them to dry completely. Paint each jar with white acrylic paint, applying multiple coats if necessary to ensure full coverage. Let the paint dry between coats.

Next, use stencils or freehand the letters F, A, L, and L on each jar, spacing them out so that each jar displays one letter. Paint the letters with black acrylic paint or any color that contrasts well with the white background. Allow the paint to dry completely.

Once the paint is dry, you can add some fall flair by filling the jars with fall-themed items. Consider using dried flowers, autumn leaves, or mini pinecones. You can also wrap some twine or burlap around the top of each jar for an added rustic touch. Arrange the jars in a row on your mantel, shelf, or table to spell out “FALL” and bring a cozy, seasonal vibe to your home. You can also do this on one jar!