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Crafting is undoubtedly one of the coziest fall pastimes.
With all the possibilities, there is no excuse for being bored this time of year.
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Either option would make for a beautifulThanksgiving table arrangement.
This works best with a lightweight fake craft pumpkin.
Real pumpkins are typically too heavy to hang, even after you remove all the inside contents.
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Start by tracing leaf designs onto upholstery fabric.
Use these lines as a guide and apply acrylic paint.
Then, embroider the outlines and leaf details before sewing the fabric into a pillowcase.
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One way to set yours apart is to add a little texture.
The end result will be nearly a plaster effect.
Abstract Yarn Pumpkins
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We love this Picasso-inspired DIY pumpkin idea.
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Simply take some thick yarn and have fun experimenting with the different abstract shapes you might make with them.
Attach the yarn to the pumpkins using glue.
You might find that drawing the patterns on the pumpkins first using a pencil would be helpful.
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Get a little crafty with clay and cut out some on-theme shapes and letters with cookie cutters.
Paint your clay creations and then glue them straight onto the pumpkins.
This would make an especially great activity for a DIY fall decor craft party.
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Rope with curly ends will add a playful flair to this project.
Take some dried flowers you’ve pressed and attach them to your pumpkins using a spray or liquid adhesive.
We recommend displaying these pumpkins indoors to protect them from moisture.
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Bookish Fall Garland
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Reading and fall go hand-in-hand.
Old yellowed pages make for beautiful fall garland material.
Make a leaf template, trace, and cut the shapes out of the paper.
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you’re able to use a hole punch to string them together.
There are countless DIY fall decor opportunities for acorns.
This one utilizes just the caps of the acorns and involves filling them with colorful wool felt.
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3D Dried Flower pumpkins
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Pressed flower pumpkins are beautiful in their own right.
Simply cut orange construction paper into several strips and attach them together with a stapler.
Finish it all off with a paper stem or leaf.
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Pinecones, acorns, and dried leaves look extra lovely with a little shimmer.
So go out foraging for acorns and make an afternoon of it.
Then, come home with your bounty and hot glue them to a foam wreath base.
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you might play around with various patterns and orientations for both the acorn bases and tops.
There are countless patterns for crocheted pumpkins online, so choose one and get busy.
Take any dried leaves, paint them white, and draw on ghost faces.
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For this DIY, all you need is a blank welcome mat and a black marker.
Trace a plate to form the base of the wreath, and then have fun drawing on foliage.
Leaf Doodles
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Another simple DIY craft that involves leaves is simply drawing directly on them.
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Just be sure to use felt-tipped markers so you don’t break the dry and brittle leaves.
A colony of bats flocking on a bedroom wall is the perfect example.
All you need is some black construction paper, scissors, and a good tracing template.
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Don’t forget to fold their wings up for a little 3-D effect.
This hedgehog craft is a great way to keep them entertained with things found in your backyard.
The texture will leave a beautiful imprint.
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Chicken Feather Leaf
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Feathers make for perfect Thanksgiving decor.
you’re able to even apply essential oils to magnify the scents.
Find some thick card stock paper and arrange your leaves on it.
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Play around with different shapes and layouts until you find one you’re satisfied with.
Then, use liquid glue to adhere them.
Let it all dry and frame your hard work.
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Start by painting the tops of them orange.
Then, attach them together using hot glue and turn them into a hexagon shape.
Finish it all off by adding a cork stem, some twine, and faux foliage.
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It just involves a little handiwork with some twine to get it into the perfect shape.
The best part is that she found all of the materials at the dollar store.
Simply draw on your own face with a black marker.
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you’re free to tuck in dried pampas grass and flowers to add a nice little detail.
This backdrop would make a great photo op and looks amazing next to other iconic fall decor like pumpkins.
Experiment with different ways of stringing on the dried oranges.
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you might string them open-facing or stack them between herbs and cinnamon sticks like pictured above.
After you get around to raking them, put them to good use as fall-meets-Halloween decor.
Dried Fall Flower Arrangement
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Floral arranging can be a very simple DIY.
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Paint a galvanized tin vase to match your creation to finish it all off.
Pinecone Pumpkin
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Fuse two iconic fall symbols together with this fall decor DIY idea.
Deconstruct a few large pinecones and glue the scales to a small pumpkin.
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Sorting the scales by size before you begin may help keep you organized.
We love this example that shows off small floral doodles in metallic gold paint with simple black outlines.
Wooden Pumpkins
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Making pumpkins out of old wood blocks is a classic fall craft.
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you’re able to attach them to a foam base to create a beautiful spherical shape.
It would look lovely for a Thanksgiving and Christmas centerpiece alike.
Painting the stems metallic gold will add a nice little finishing detail.
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This tutorial involves using a hammer and a nail to punch in designs.
We especially adore the painted gold interior, which reflects the candlelight glow beautifully.
If your table has a reflective surface, the shapes from the holes will show up beautifully.
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Going with high-gloss spray paint will give your project a fun reflective appearance.
it’s possible for you to also drill a few holes throughout to prop in lights.
Shapes like acorns, leaves, and pumpkins are great options for this DIY.
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The best part is that it will be easy to re-decorate it for other seasons and holidays.
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A Beautiful Mess
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