The Best 40 DIY Fall Craft Ideas That Are Easy and Cheap


There is no better way to get in the spirit of the autumn than by making DIY fall crafts with your family. To make fall crafts and decorations, you just follow one rule that is you need to enter warm colors to stop the monotony. DIY crafts that incorporate fall colors will give your home a welcoming feel that you and your guests are sure to love. From beautiful wreaths and leaf garlands to baskets, and so much more, making these simple fall decorations won’t cost you a lot, because everything you need can be found in your surrounding park or woods, like acorns, pine cones, fall leaves, pumpkins…and more. In honor of this special time of year, we’ve got 40 DIY fall crafts that are truly fun to create. You are going to absolutely love these DIY Fall Craft Ideas. Some of these are also great for Halloween and Thanksgiving decor. Browse through and get your home ready for Fall on a budget with all these easy, fun, and cheap DIY crafts.

#1. Lack creativity in pumpkin carving this Fall? Why not try this “Tinkerbell Dust Pumpkin”:

Tutorial: instructables.com

#2. Cabinet door turn into a unique Fall wreath for front door:

Tutorial: lilacsandlonghorns.com

#3. Use the same skill of making a pom pom to create this cute garland:

Tutorial: crateandbarrel.com

#4. Apply krylon looking glass paint on the pumpkin to get the effect of mercury glass:

Image via: diypartyandcrafts.wordpress.com

#5. Use a grapevine wreath, some fall leaves and other seasonal decorations to create this chandelier:

Tutorial: practicallyfunctional.com

#6. Tomato cage can be repurposed into a Fall leaves potted topiary tree:

Image Source: urbangardenersrepublic.com

#7. Make Maple Leaf Carved Pumpkins:

Tutorial: ourhousenowahome.com

#8. Fill some garbage bags with old newspaper and make durable pumpkin planters:

Tutorial: thestonybrookhouse.com

#9. Giltter Leaves Garland:

Image via: blog.houseofjadeinteriors.com     organizeyourstuffnow.com

#10. Nothing says Fall more than a sunflower wreath:

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#11. Stack the pumpkins in a bookcase and draw a painted-tree on them:

Tutorial: homesavvyatoz.com   Image via: pinterest.com

#12. Old glass jars into pretty fall décor pieces:

Tutorial: sugarbeecrafts.com

#13. Add fall decor with these DIY pinecone succulent planters:

Tutorial: theinspiredhomeandgarden.com

#14. Cinnamon sticks aren’t terribly expensive and you can use them to create gorgeous candles:

#15. Paste leaves on a $5 Hobby Lobby “R” to make a cute Fall decoration:

Tutorial: thethriftyabode.blogspot.com

#16. Place the candle in the empty vase, then pouring corn kernels, small red beans, and split peas around the candle to make a charming Fall centerpiece:

Tutorial: amandajanebrown.com

#17. Wheat stalks blends brilliantly with the white spray painted mason jars:

Tutorial: sincerelyjean.com

#18. Pin paper leaves to the foam-core board to make this creative tabletop decoration:

Source: Fall craft ideas

#19. Tie some old mason jar lids together to form the shaped of a Fall pumpkin:

Tutorial: thecountrycook.net

#20. Pick some twigs to form an adorable pumpkin craft:

Tutorial: thistlewoodfarms.com

#21. An old rake can be used to create a beautiful wreath like hanging:

Tutorial: hillhousehomestead.blogspot.com

#22. Decorate your front door using a pumpkin sign create with wooden pallet:

#23. Fall Leaves and String:

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#24. Adding ribbon to pumpkins give them a completely different look:

Image via: fynesdesigns.com

#25. Falling Leaf Block:

Tutorial: goodgollyginger.com

#26. DIY Fall Candy Corn Apothecary Jars:

Tutorial: paintthetownpretty.wordpress.com

#28. Turn a $1 flower pot from the dollar store into a centerpiece for Thanksgiving table:

Tutorial: hip2save.com

#29. Scarecrow Wine Bottles:

#30. Make unique pumpkins with toilet paper rolls:

Tutorial: domesticallyblissful.com

#31. Tree Stump Candle Holders:

Tutorial: cozystylishchic.com

#32. DIY Burlap Table Runner:

#35. DIY Bountiful Fall Baskets:

#38. Painted bottles are great for displaying flowers with longer stems:

Image via: staceysays.com

#39. Creative candy cone wreath made with coffee filter:

Tutorial: typicallysimple.com

#40. Create a front-porch planter box with a wooden crate:

Image via: howtonestforless.com