5 Festive DIY Fall Decor Ideas

Between pumpkins, gourds, and colorful leaves, there are plenty of ways to infuse your home with the spirit of autumn. If you’re crafty, though, you can give your home an extra special touch. These five DIY decor ideas can put your whole family in a festive fall mood.

Pumpkins Made from Dollar Tree Storage Jars via Little House of Four

We’ve included this project on the list because it is both cute and affordable. The main component is a Dollar Tree storage jar. While you’ll need a few other crafting supplies, avid crafters may already have them in their homes.

Pumpkins From Sweater Sleeves via DIY Beautify

You probably have a few ratty old sweaters lying around that you’re not sure what to do with. We’ve included this project on the list to give you a cute way to use them! This project turns old sweater sleeves into adorable pumpkins. Plus, it’s easy enough that kids can help.

Yarn Pumpkins via {Not Quite} Susie Homemaker

This project earned its spot on the list for its versatility. It produces cute little yarn pumpkins that you can put in a basket or string as garland. Not only that, the project is pretty simple, so kids can help out.

Faux Caramel Apples via House of Hawthornes

Fall food can be one of the highlights of the season, but it doesn’t usually make great decor. That’s why we’ve included this craft project on the list. These faux caramel apples look so much like the real thing that they may make your mouth water. But unlike real caramel apples, you can use them to decorate your home for years to come.

Autumn Leaf Mason Jar Candle Holder via Spark & Chemistry

This DIY project makes the cut because it brings the colors of fall leaves into your house without the risk of bugs. That’s because this project works well with artificial leaves. Since the leaves will be illuminated, your friends and family might not even notice that they’re fake.

With these five DIY decor ideas, you can deck out your home for fall. What is your favorite DIY decor project for autumn? Share your ideas in the comments section below.