Are you looking for fun ways to decorate for fall? These pumpkin craft ideas are easy to make with basic supplies and deliver impressive results. Many of the projects repurpose household items or call for inexpensive materials, so you can craft without spending a lot. The focus is on decorations you can display quickly for …
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Creating a fall door swag is a simple way to update your front door for autumn, especially for doors with oval glass centers. This project uses basic craft supplies and minimal tools, making it easy to put together. The DIY tutorial breaks the process into clear steps, from selecting materials to assembling the swag. You …
Create a DIY hurricane candle holder centerpiece that will add a rustic touch to your fall table. This simple project uses easy-to-find materials and quick steps, making it perfect for beginners or budget-friendly decorating. Layer beans, popcorn, and moss, then position a candle safely inside the glass for a polished look. The steps are straightforward, …
This terra cotta pumpkin looks great as a home decor item and also does double duty as a candy dish. Using household items to recycle them into crafts is a great idea. Not only does it save money, but helps our environment. Today, we’ll be using an old clay pot to make a fun fall …
These scrap wood pumpkins are a great way to dress up your front steps for Halloween and fall. This pumpkin DIY project is made from an old mailbox post that was left over when I gave our front mailbox a makeover this summer. Making home decor projects using items that have been recycled is both …
Carving a pumpkin is one of the most fun ways to celebrate the fall season, but keeping it fresh can be a challenge. Knowing how to preserve a pumpkin carving ensures your jack-o’-lantern stays free from mold or decay for as long as possible. With the right techniques, you can enjoy a carved pumpkin on …
Natural foliage is perfect to use when decorating with greenery for fall. It’s bold in color, rustic in texture, and gives a calming look to any home decor project. It may appear that there is nothing of interest out there in the garden right now, but to someone looking for items to use for decorating, …
These Thanksgiving Tablescapes and holiday table ideas are so earthy and warm too, with all the colors of fall. Thanksgiving will soon be here and it’s the perfect time to bring out the big ideas for Table decorations. There is even a fall perennial (Chinese lantern plant) that produces small pumpkin-shaped pods, so making a …
Fall is the time for decorating with Indian corn. These colorful ears of ornamental corn (also known as flint corn and calico corn) have been around for centuries. Indian corn is a natural element that can be used in fall decorations. I especially love the texture that Indian corn adds. Ornamental corn is available in many …
With October comes the cooler temperatures, falling leaves, and, of course, pumpkin carving time. For the perfect carved Jack O Lantern, be sure to familiarize yourself with this list of the best pumpkins for carving. When it comes to choosing pumpkins for carving projects, not all pumpkins are equal. As a matter of fact, there …
This no carve sunflower pumpkin uses the heads of silk sunflowers or any other colorful daisy-like flower to cover the outside of a faux pumpkin. This is a great idea for those of you who do not like the mess of a carved pumpkin. It’s also one that gardeners will love! Fall is my time …
Are you looking for a natural and easy-to-care-for fall arrangement? Try making these DIY Pumpkin Succulent Planters. They look great and can be put together in almost no time at all. This arrangement would be perfect as part of a Thanksgiving centerpiece. All your guests will wonder where you got it. Pumpkins are one of …
It’s that time of the year. Pumpkins, Indian Corn and autumn plants all help to make this front porch decor for fall a hit with visitors! Each year, I use supplies from the previous porch but mix them up a bit to make my fall front porch decor a little extra special. This year, I …
This Fall Entryway Makeover takes my front door and entry through from fall and right into Thanksgiving with natural elements and the rustic colors of autumn leaves, pumpkins and more. From the robust colors of the foliage to flowering mums and on to the multitude of pumpkins, Indian corn, and gourds, Fall has it all. …
Today’s project uses some old barnboard-style wood to make an easy and very inexpensive Thanksgiving Centerpiece for our dining room table. My husband and I are in the middle of renovating our kitchen and other areas of our home, so we have a lot of bits and pieces of wood that are just lying around …
This DIY Grocery Bag Dispenser Tutorial gives me a place to keep my used plastic bags and is super easy to make, too. Are you a grocery bag hoarder? I have always been one. They have so darn many uses, that it is a shame to just throw them away when you come back from …
This no carve autumn leaf pumpkin project is fast and easy to do and looks great when done. Carving pumpkins is a lot of fun, especially when you do it with children, but it is also messy. Fortunately, there are many alternatives for a carved pumpkins that will still set a fall theme around your …
This autumn makeover is perfect for Halloween and with a few adjustments in a couple of weeks, it will go right through Thanksgiving. I love everything about autumn. When the temperatures start to fall, I know that good things are right around the corner. Having three fun holidays in a row gives me so many …
This budget friendly fall patio makeover can be put together in just a few minutes and sets the mood from Halloween right through to Thanksgiving. I am giddy right now. The temperatures have finally dropped and the leaves are starting to change color. MY TIME OF YEAR! Living in NC is hard on a gardener …
One of the fun things about the holidays is sharing with family and friends. These holiday graphics are a great way to do that. It’s fun to find images and then edit them to add a cute meme or saying. Here are some of my favorite holiday graphics. You may share them on Facebook, but …
This fall table DIY project was a special treat for me to do. It features a very special plate that was given to me last Christmas by my daughter, Jess. I love to reuse items to make them into new projects. It makes me feel thrifty and pleases me to get more than one use …
It’s time for my hydrangea wreath make over. The blooms have changed colors and they are perfect for a fall look. A couple of weeks ago, I did a tutorial on how to make a wreath from Hydrangea blossoms. When I made the wreath, it had color (sort of a green a burgundy color) with …