
If you really want to deck your home out with cozy fall decorations but your creativity is running low, worry not! We’ve consulted the pros and came back with easy ideas for even the most novice DIYer. Let’s get crafty!
DIY Fall Decorations
Starburst Twig Wreath

(Photo: The Painted Hive)
First, we stopped at The Painted Hive for their super simple but eye-catching Starburst Twig Wreath. We love the rustic simplicity of this wreath, and it looks great against a dark background. Put it on your door, over your mantel or wherever it works for your house. You’ll need a free afternoon to gather twigs – and a friend to make it fun!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

This Top Elek Mini Hot Glue Gun Kit With 30 pcs Glue Sticks heats up fast, is easy to use and comes with plenty of replacement glue sticks to get your fall decorations started. Buy it here.

This sturdy Tenn Well Natural Jute Twine comes in a 500-foot spool, long and brown, perfect for crafting, gift wrapping, gardening, and more. Buy it here.
DIY Fall Wheat Sheaf Wreath

(Photo: Julie Blanner)
On Julie Blanner’s blog, you can learn how to make this super simple yet elegant DIY Wheat Sheave Wreath. All you need to make this wheat look decorative is twine and some gorgeous ribbon – voila! – a beautiful door to greet your guests. Since these are so easy to make, you can have something pretty to hang on both your front and back doors this season.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

This Golden Dried Natural Wheat Sheave Bundle comes with a roll of attractive ribbon as well. Buy it here.

Wreath Hanger
This VALORCASA 12″ Wreath Hanger is sleek, black, metal and holds up to 5 pounds. Get one or a pack of four. Buy it here.
Painted Pumpkins

(Photo: Kelly in the City)
Give up the messy carving and try painting your pumpkins this year. There’s a million ways to do it! We especially like these gingham pumpkins from Kelly in the City.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Get an Acrylic Paint Set by Color Technik for optimal versatility and quick-drying convenience. If you love a color, better grab a couple bottles. Consider the size of the pumpkins you’ll need to cover, too. Buy it here.
Note: some pumpkins have a waxy surface that repels paint; use a latex primer to prep your pumpkins if this is the case.

The Amazon’s Choice Artlicious 25 All-Purpose Paint Brush Value Pack has everything a beginner could need, and then some. A great price for 25 brushes, these work with acrylic, watercolor and more. Buy it here.
Dried Sunflowers

(Photo: Follow the Yellow Brick Home)
We had to see what Follow the Yellow Brick Home had in their Early Fall Decorating with Vintage and Thrifted Finds guide. They did not disappoint, placing a bright pop of dried sunflowers on a side table, matched with throw pillows and other splashes of fall gold throughout the room. A simple pail or watering can full of sunflowers also creates a easy winning fall look in any room. They’re pretty when bunched, tied with twine and dried upside-down as well.
No access to fresh dried sunflowers? You can grab some artificial beauties.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

These Amyhome Artificial Sunflower Bouquets pack seven sunny heads per bunch and two bunches per pack to complete your display in full color. Buy them here.
Glass Vase Filled With Fall Items

(Photo: One Kings Lane)
This chic look couldn’t be easier – and the contents of your glass containers can be swapped out instantly with the seasons. The Budget Decorator highlights the elegance of plain glass filled with colorful items of the season.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

This Floral Supply Online Wide Cylinder Glass Vase can be easily filled with mini-pumpkins, acorns, gourds, applesor other autumn favorites and then swapped out for Christmas items later. Sturdy thick heavy glass keeps your decoration in place. Buy it here.
DIY Gratitude Chalkboard

Grab one already made so you can hang it today without delay. The Weewen Chalkboard ‘Today I Am Thankful For’ Western Antiqued Plaque Wooden Chalkboard Sign is perfect for the kitchen, hallway, foyer, beside the fireplace or wherever it inspires your gratitude. Buy it here.
If you’d prefer to make your own, you’ve got options.

(Photo: heyletsmakestuff.com)
If you like the one above, check out the tutorial on Hey Lets Make Stuff. If you’re up for something a little more crafty, Where the Smiles Have Been has a fancier DIY thankfulness chalkboard you can make.
Fall Hydrangea Wreath

(Photo: DIYnetwork.com)
DIYnetwork.com has a gorgeous and super easy fall hydrangea wreath for you to make if these delicate blooms have graced your yard. If you want to make the one shown, you’ll need a hot glue gun, scissors, a grapevine wreath, assorted fall foliage for your background, dried hydrangea blooms and ribbon or twine.

Easy Rustic Centerpiece

(Photo: Rock Canyon Rustic)
Rocky Canyon Rustic’s simple attractive DIY centerpiece can be made easily with a wooden board at the height and width of your choosing, wood glue, nails and stain and/or paint.

Autumn Leaf Suncatcher

(Photo: The Artful Parent)
Here’s a fun one to do with kids. You’ll just need to gather some pretty fall leaves together and follow these instructions from The Artful Parent.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Con-Tact Brand Shelf Liner and Privacy Film is ideal for this type of crafting. Comes in a nice, thick roll and easily cleans off with a wet washcloth. Buy it here.
Marbled Nail Polish Pumpkins

(Photo: Alice & Loid)
For an ethereal look to your pumpkin, try using a little nail polish.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

You’ll also need white pumpkins (real, artificial or both), a plastic container, stir stick and more. See the full list and follow the instructions on the Alice & Lois blog.
More Fall Decorations
“Happy Fall” Burlap Banner

Autumn Leaf Lights

Jingle Bell Door Knob Hangers

Hay Bale Decor
When you want to create some depth to your arrangement, nothing works better for fall decoration than a hay bale or two. These LJIF Thanksgiving Fall Harvest Autumn Straw Bales are perfect for dressing up the yard or porch, especially if you’ve got scarecrows, colorful pumpkins, mums, gourds or other decorations of the same size. Buy it here.
Well, what do you think? Did you find something that suits your household? Which will you be using? Let us know in the comments below, or share some of your favorite fall decorating ideas that we missed.
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Great ideas for little cost,
Thanks, Barbara! Glad you liked them
Love all your ideas and all else you offer…Great job AAA
Thank you, Elaine! Happy Fall!