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1 Painted Pumpkin Wreath
Courtesy of Lovely IndeedStand out from the traditional fall color palette (and cheer up those gray mornings) with a bright front door wreath. This version comes together easily using faux mini pumpkins, a wooden wreath form, and craft paint.
Get the tutorial from Lovely Indeed.
2 Pressed Leaf Pumpkin
Good HousekeepingPut the pretty leaves and flowers your little one brings home from walks or the playground to a creative new use. Decoupage glue (such as Mod-Podge) gives this pumpkin a glow-up, no carving required.
3 Punctured Can Votives
A Beautiful MessRepurpose empty pumpkin cans after baking your pie with this cute DIY fall centerpiece idea. We recommend wearing safety gloves while poking the holes just in case.
Get the tutorial from A Beautiful Mess.
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4 Wooden Bead Pumpkin
Domestically BlissfulMinimalists, rejoice! We found a DIY fall decoration that works perfectly with your neutral color palettes. This cute pumpkin craft requires just three materials: twine, wooden beads, and hot glue.
Get the tutorial from Domestically Blissful.
5 Pressed Foliage Art
Bless'er HouseFor a subtle celebration of fall, frame your favorite foliage and greet guests with a festive gallery wall. This is also a great way to celebrate your hometown's biodiversity. Plus, the frames can be reused and swapped with the seasons.
Get the tutorial from Bless'er House.
6 Wooden Disc Wreath
Alice and LoisA few fallen branches get new life in this DIY fall wreath. Carefully cut them into thin rounds (or buy craft wood pieces), then use a brush to apply a swirl of paint to the center, and stack them onto a wreath form organically. The effect looks almost like dried citrus—especially in Alice and Lois' rich, rustic color palette.
Get the tutorial from Alice and Lois.
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7 Colorful Fall Garland
The House That Lars BuiltWhether you're throwing a party, setting up for a formal dinner, or just wanting to add some color to the gloomy fall days, these cheerful paper garlands do the trick. The templates make them a cinch.
Get the tutorial from The House That Lars Built.
8 Corn Wreath
The House That Lars BuiltFall is harvest time, and the best way to celebrate is by eating all of the fall produce you've been looking forward to. If corn is your particular favorite, take that love one step further by making this vibrant wreath out of crepe paper (an unsung craft supply that's so fun to use). It'd look adorable on a door or over a fireplace mantel.
Get the tutorial from The House That Lars Built.
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9 Map Wreath
ARTKFall wreaths don't have to be all twigs and dead leaves. In fact, you can use any type of material you have lying around, even maps. To make your wreath extra meaningful, cut out favorite vacation spots or loved ones' hometowns.
Get the tutorial from Piller Box Blue.
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10 Paper Pumpkins
ARTKA simple project for crafters of any age, these paper pumpkins look sweet displayed in a bowl on your coffee table or sprinkled throughout your house. You could even make a very cute tabletop display with a bunch in different sizes and complementary colors. Try different textures and types of paper too.
Get the tutorial from It's Always Autumn.
11 Bean Houses
The House That Lars BuiltPut those pantry dry goods to use by creating an adorable fall village to display as part of a tablescape or along windowsills. Paint a whole bunch of beans at once, then glue them onto premade houses when they're dry. The brighter the colors, the better.
Get the tutorial from Handmade Charlotte.
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12 Pumpkin Planter
ARTKWhile we wouldn't recommend using a real pumpkin to make this cute planter craft (hello, mold), a foam or faux gourd does the trick perfectly. Drill holes in the bottom and you could use it on the porch as a planter for seasonal blooms like mums.
Get the tutorial from Club Crafted.
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13 Acorn Squash Acorns
ARTKTurning acorn squash into oversize acorns—why not? Just look at how cute they are. Grab some rope and hot glue and you could have a whole bushel.
Get the tutorial from Inspired by Charm.
14 Quilted Pumpkin Pillow
ARTKFor the more advanced DIYer out there, this quilted pumpkin pillow is a great way to use of leftover fabric scraps—and an adorable way to spruce up any worn out throw pillows. Win-win!
Get the tutorial from Polka Dot Chair.
15 Gratitude Tree
The House That Lars BuiltAn ideal craft for the lead-up to Thanksgiving, this gratitude tree reminds us that we have so much to be thankful for! Encourage visitors to write messages on the paper leaves to complete your day-of decor.
Get the tutorial from The House That Lars Built.
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16 Fall Leaf Garland
ARTKWhether you use tissue paper, real leaves, or construction paper, this cheerful leaf garland is great way to add fall festiveness to any room.
Get the tutorial from Handmade Charlotte.

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