Using Natual Fall Elements In Your Home
So much of the seasonal decor that we use in our homes are based off of these natural, found-objects, so why not use them in our own crafty ways to make some great projects and super cool decorations?!
Check out some of these craft and decor ideas, using natural items that are easy to find, both outside for free, or in a craft or dollar store for not much money at all. These craft projects are a great ways to spend a chilly or rainy day, and they’ll look amazing in your home. Use them for decor, give them out as gifts, or utilize them during the upcoming holidays, like Thanksgiving, making your home, festive, cozy, and beautiful.
Enjoy!
— PINE CONES—
*Go for a walk in the woods (or just out to the backyard, for many of you) and collect a bunch of pinecones! Gather various shapes and sizes and enjoy Mother Nature’s FREE gift to you! For an added layer of fanciness in your crafts, find the cinnamon-scented ones at the craft store and make your home smell lovely!
1.Pinecone garland: https://bren...cone-garland/
2.Toss a bunch of them into an apothecary jar and display for decor or use for a cute table centerpiece
3.DIY wreath to adorn your front door - https://thei...econe-wreath/
4.Ombre pinecones - http://www.w...tutorial.html
— LEAVES —
Collect some of the fallen, multi-colored leaves from your yard for some of these crafts; For others that require leaves that won’t dry out, you can stop into any craft store, and even the dollar stores will carry them this time of year!
1.Leaf bowl: https://www....iy-leaf-bowl/
2.Leafy placeards: http://www.a...f-place-cards
3.Fall leaf topiary: https://www....-topiary.html
4.Mason jar candle holder: http://spark...ag/mason-jar/
*Remember when you used to find the prettiest leaves and flatten and seal them with wax paper? It’s still fun to do and will leave you with more ways to use those real, colorful leaves this season! This would make a great experiment to do with he kids as you get to indulge in a touch of nostalgia from your own childhood!
https://www....es-wax-paper/
—PUMPKINS —
Go pumpkin picking at your local patch and grab a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors! You can stop into a grocery store for live ones, as well.
If you’re looking for artificial ones, try Walmart, Target, the dollar store, or Michael’s Arts & Crafts!
1.Decorate them- any way is fun and the kids will love to help. Painting them is a great way to add color and pattern with endless possibilities!
2.Carve them- do a pattern or simplistic design or a modern and stylish take on the old face carvings
3.DIY rustic pumpkinshttps://whatroseknows.com/diy-rustic-pumpkins/
4.Gourd centerpiece https://apum...pumpkin-vase/
—WHEAT —
Gather it from a nearby field if you live near one, or grab some from a craft store, or even order some online!
1.Stack it in a vase. Add some burlap or pretty fabric around the glass for an instant, stylish centerpiece
2.Put into 4 mason jars, painted with the color of your choice and scuffed up to look rustic. Add the letters F-A-L-L to the front of them and voila! A perfect fall display! Try it not the fireplace mantel!
3.Make a wreath https://www....wheat-wreath/
— ACORNS —
Know someone with an acorn tree? Grab as many as your can as they fall to the ground in large batches, this time of year! You’ll be helping your neighbor or family friend to clean their yard, while cashing in on some free Autumn decor! You can also find packs of them online or in a craft store!
1.Arrange them on a platter or fill a vase with them. You could put a ring of them around a pillar candle
2.Painted acorns: https://www....t-acorns.html
3.Acorn wreath: https://www....fall-pictures
— WOOD SLICES —
Packages of these, found on Amazon, are the best bang for your buck. These wood slices can make some amazing crafts (and gifts!)
1.Holiday ornaments (*or rustic-looking ornaments for any occasion!)
2.Coasters (Tree branch coasters)- https://www....fts/?slide=31
3.Paint them orange and add a stem for some cute pumpkin decor! https://www....ice-pumpkins/
—CINNAMON STICKS —
Bring the aroma of Fall into your home, anywhere you place these delightful items.
Tie some around a candle for a festive and delightfully-scented sight
— TWIGS —
Collected from the ground (especially after a storm), these craft materials are easy and inexpensive and can be made into a lot of great things!
Twig letters https://www....twig-letters/
*35 cute twig DIY decor ideas:https://www.digsdigs.com/touches-of-nature-35-cute-twig-fall-decor-ideas/
Bonus Craft: —DIY STRAW Scarecrow
https://www....e-a-scarecrow
In addition to making decor and gifts our of natural objects, why not come in and make some art on a canvas?!
We have a lot of amazing paintings coming up for Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, (*and before you know it, it’ll be Christmas & winter-themed artwork)!
Think of how cute these handmade works of art would look in your home, gathering compliments from everyone who seems them, and eliciting fond memories from you, every time you look at them! The fun time you’ll have, painting and drinking wine with friends, will forever be in your memories, with the proof that YOU can paint, hanging on your walls!
Make these special paintings for yourself or for a friend. Create an Autumn-themed work of art to give to your loved ones during Thanksgiving, showing them how much they mean to you. Give one out to the host of your Thanksgiving Day meal as a thoughtful gift and a a big “Thank You!” For all of the hard work that was put into the meal.