Fall is a great time to get inspired and create some decor for your home.
With the weather cooling down, chilly breezes, pumpkin lattes, and shorter days comes a fun new season to prepare for. Decorating for a new season can be a fun way to create with others or unleash your creativity on your own. Autumnal colors can be cozy yet inspiring, and lead to a variety of exciting crafts. Let’s take a look at just a few ideas for some cozy fall décor crafts to create this year.
Hanging Banners or Bunting
Fall colors can work remarkably well with a variety of indoor color schemes, so trying a fall bunting or banner can be a cute addition over a mantle or doorway. For an easy craft with grandchildren or kids, try creating bunting with construction paper in fall colors and twine for a rustic, handmade look. You can experiment with different colors, fall shapes like acorns and leaves, or write fall sayings on a classic shape. For an elevated crafting challenge, try sewing fabric or felt on ribbon for a classic look that you can reuse year after year, or give this fabric no-sew option a try. If you enjoy knitting or crocheting, you can make little ornaments in fall shapes and colors and string those together, too.
Make a Wreath
Nothing says fall quite like a fall-inspired wreath for your door or as a centerpiece on your table. Try using a plain wreath as a base, then adding fall-colored leaves, acorns, and mini pumpkins for pops of color. You can get creative and add materials from your nature walks to your wreath and replenish them as they fade, or opt for a craft store’s offerings of silk or fabric accents for one that can last years.
Start a Painting
For some fall décor that can be displayed year-round, try painting on a large canvas or easel paper. If you prefer structured paintings to hang in your home, perhaps trying a paint-by-number with fall colors or scenery would be a great fit. For something more abstract, try using watercolors or rich acrylic paints in swooping designs for a statement piece your guests will ask about. If you have friends who enjoy painting (or are open to giving it a try), consider hosting a paint night with fall-inspired snacks and drinks for a fun evening.
Make Candles
If your home is a good fit for candles, try making your own in fall scents or colors. You can pick up glassware at a local thrift store for an upcycled, unique look, or reuse old candle jars that have fall colored glass or designs. You can pick up a candle-making kit from a crafting supply store and create a cozy, warm scent that will last through the cooling months.
Create Wall Hangings
If you’ve ever seen a braided, woven, or knotted wall hanging, you know how much depth and interest they can add to a space. Try macrame, which is knotting rope together in a pattern, and use fall colors like dark green, reds, or oranges, for a fall décor wall piece that may be too pretty to put away. If you’ve been interested in weaving, you can make one on a loom in gorgeous fall colors, too. Get creative with textures, colors, and fringe for a one-of-a-kind piece that matches your home and personality.
Decorate with Flowers or Pumpkins
If you have a front porch, entryway, or balcony, try grabbing some mums or other seasonal flowers with some pumpkins, gourds, or haybales to design an exciting fall-themed scene for you and your guests.
For pumpkins that stick around for years to come, try knitting, crocheting, or sewing stuffed pumpkins and gourds for a cozy, plush décor item that can be brought inside and arranged on a couch or table.
These are just a few ideas to get you started. You may have a different hobby where you feel creative, so get inspired and make a custom, special home décor piece that helps welcome in autumn. For more crafting ideas and creative inspiration, visit the CapTel blog.
