diy fall decorations to spruce up your home

As the leaves begin to change colors and a crispness fills the air, it’s time to embrace the beauty of the fall season by adding some cozy and inviting decorations to your home.

DIY fall decorations not only bring a touch of warmth and autumnal charm to your space, but also allow you to unleash your creativity.

Let’s discuss a few delightful and simple diy fall decorations to spruce up your home. Yay!

white entryway with accent wall and bench decorated for fall
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Mason Jar Candle Holders

Turn empty mason jars into charming candle holders that exude a cozy and rustic vibe.

Use twine or burlap to wrap around the jar’s rim and secure it with hot glue.

Fill the jars with dried leaves, acorns, or mini pinecones, and insert a battery-operated candle in the center.

Light them up during chilly evenings to create a warm ambiance. Nice!

canning jars with fall inspired fillers and a votive candle
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Leaf Garland

Collect a handful of colorful fall leaves, either real or artificial, and string them together to create a beautiful garland.
I made a really sweet garland from leaves cut out of book pages. You can see that here.
Attach each leaf to a twine or string using a hot glue gun or small clothespins.
Hang the garland across your fireplace mantel, staircase, or windows for an instant touch of autumnal charm.
Easy and inexpensive to do plus any age can help = family time!
colorful fall leaves strung on a string
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Pumpkin Centerpieces

No fall decoration list is complete without the mention of pumpkins.

Instead of carving them, consider using mini pumpkins or gourds as centerpieces.

Arrange them in a wooden tray or on a decorative platter, and accentuate the display with sprigs of eucalyptus, pinecones, or autumn-colored flowers.

It’s an easy and elegant way to bring the harvest season into your home.

white pumpkins wrapped with bittersweet vines as a tablescape
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Wreaths

Craft a stunning fall wreath to adorn your front door or interior walls.

Use a grapevine wreath as a base and attach faux autumn leaves, pinecones, berries, or small branches using a hot glue gun.

Personalize it further with a burlap bow or a wooden sign that says “Welcome” or “Fall Greetings.”

grapevine wreath with bittersweet berries and an orange pumpkin
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Painted Pinecones

Take a stroll in the park or your backyard to collect pinecones, and transform them into vibrant fall decor.

Paint the tips of the pinecones with shades of gold, copper, or burgundy to bring an artistic touch to your space.

Arrange them in a decorative bowl or scatter them along your dining table runner for an earthy centerpiece.

ainted pinecones
Image Credit: Wee Folk Art

Cinnamon Stick Candle

Infuse your home with the warm and inviting scent of cinnamon by creating a cinnamon stick candle.

Take a pillar candle and secure cinnamon sticks around it using a rubber band. Tie a rustic twine or ribbon over the rubber band for a finishing touch.

When you light the candle, the heat will release the fragrance of cinnamon, creating a cozy atmosphere.

white candles wrapped with cinnamon sticks
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Harvest-themed Mason Jars

Give your plain mason jars a fall makeover by wrapping them with autumn-themed fabric or burlap.

Secure the fabric with twine or ribbon, and fill the jars with dried flowers, wheat stalks, or branches.

These charming jars can be placed on shelves, windowsills, or used as table centerpieces.

canning jars decorated for Christmas
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Fall-inspired Pillows

Now, y’all know how much I love my pillows, so this one is a “no-brainer” for me.

Enhance your living room or bedroom decor with DIY fall-inspired pillows.

Sew or use fabric glue to attach pieces of fall-themed fabric, such as plaid, houndstooth, or a sweet leaf print.

You can use fall colors or buy plaids and other fall prints in colors that match well with your decor.

white sofa with orange pillows
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So, you can see just how easy and inexpensive it is to diy fall decorations to spruce up your home.

Please send me pictures of your fall decor. I like getting inspiration from others! 😄

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Hi, I’m Danielle!

I am the designer, writer and diy’er behind this blog. I enjoy decorating my home for practically nothing by doing most of the work myself, finding new and imaginative ways to make it beautiful and by watching for killer sales. I find humor almost anywhere and can laugh at myself through it all. I have learned that most projects don’t go exactly as intended, but can be more beautiful than the original plan.

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