5 DIY Fall Decor Ideas to Embrace the New Season

With the beautiful fall season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to redecorate your home for fall and embrace the new season! We’ve compiled some fall DIY decor ideas and crafts for you and your family to create together. Many of these crafts are kid-friendly, so be sure to get the whole family involved to make memories that will last a lifetime.

Fall Leaf Garlands

Incorporate more natural elements into your fall decor with fall leaf garlands! Whether it’s for your entryway, dining room decor, or living room decor, it’ll really bring the essence of fall into your home. There are many different versions of these garlands for you to choose from or mix together to create your favorite. Feel free to use real leaves or faux leaves!

• Try this DIY Fall garland tutorial that uses real leaves, wax, and lace ribbon to create a simple, whimsical garland.
• You can also try this one that uses twine, modge podge, and leaves for a natural leaf garland.
• Here’s a tutorial that just involves leaves and putty – no wax or string needed if you’re looking for the simplest version.
• Want to make your home look even more like a Pinterest board? Use leftover leaves to make​​ a matching hanging fall leaves centerpiece.

Fall Terrariums

This DIY craft will be a hit with everyone, especially the kids! All you need are little glasses or jars, colored sand (fall colors are preferable), mini pumpkins, and elements you can find outside, like small pine cones, leaves, acorns, and small sticks. For the glasses, you can either use ones that you don’t use often or get some from a thrift store. All you need to purchase is the colored sand, mini pumpkins, and other additions you would like, such as glitter. The rest is right in your backyard! View the full tutorial with pictures here.

Create Your Own Fall Wreath

It’s time to update the wreath on your door, DIY style! We recommend getting a bare grapevine wreath from your local craft store and then decorating it according to your favorite colors, flowers, and accents.

• If you already have a summer wreath, here’s a guide on how to easily transform it into a fall one.
• For sunflower lovers, you’ll love this sunflower wreath!
• This fall wreath incorporates mini pumpkins, acorns, leaves, and more! The options are endless.
• For even more ideas, check out these 50 DIY Fall Wreath Ideas for inspiration.

Pet-Inspired Painted Pumpkins

For all the animal lovers, this DIY fall decor craft is for you! Grab some pumpkins, paint, and little add-ons like felt and pipe cleaners to recreate your furry friend in a pumpkin. Feel free to use artificial or real pumpkins, as real, uncarved pumpkins can last up to a few months!

Another idea is to use pet-safe paint and put their paw prints on the pumpkins for a special touch. Don’t forget to wash their paws afterward and give them plenty of treats!

Gratitude Tree

Did you know that gratitude is strongly correlated to increased feelings of happiness? To embrace fall and practice gratitude, this DIY “gratitude tree” is the perfect craft for you and the family to incorporate into your fall decor. Before you stick the paper leaves on the branches, write something on the leaf that you’re thankful for. We recommend keeping this craft in an area you pass by or sit by on a daily basis so that you can be reminded. This is also a great way for the little ones to practice their handwriting if they’re still learning!

Looking for other ways to improve your home in a meaningful way? Read our blog, Easy Tips for a More Sustainable Home.

Try These DIY Fall Decor Ideas in Your New Home

The only thing that would make these fall decor ideas even better is if they decorated your brand-new home! If you’re in the market for a new home around Atlanta, we would love to introduce you to our new construction communities that offer various price points, contemporary home features, and community amenities. Check out our Where We Build page and contact the onsite agent of the communities you’re interested in! We can’t wait to speak with you, and we hope you enjoy these decor ideas. Happy fall from our family to yours!