Decorate on a budget this autumn with these cheap and easy fall decor ideas. From DIY fall centerpieces to DIY fall wreaths, there are plenty of budget-friendly fall crafts to choose from. There are both indoor and outdoor fall decorations to choose from.
About the only crafting materials you will need for these projects are:
- Hot glue gun (my favorite one is this one from Amazon, it’s a mini so it’s great for small projects like these and it comes with the glue sticks).
- Mod Podge
- Scissors
- Small paint or sponge brush.
- Wire cutters for the florals. .
- Acrylic paint or spray paint. You can get small bottles of acrylic paint for $0.50 at Walmart, but you will probably need a bigger $1 bottle if you are doing multiple projects.
The following articles will show you how to preserve pumpkins, leaves, acorns, etc for decorating:
- 7 Ways to Prevent Your Carved & Un-carved Pumpkins from Rotting
- Decorating and Preserving Acorns for Fall Decor
- How to Preserve Leaves – 3 Methods
- How to Preserve Decorative Gourds
Some of the sources for these projects are unknown. Please let me know if you know who the owner is for those images and I will be happy to provide a link to them.
Candle Cheap Fall Decor Ideas
Autumn Leaf Mason Jar from Spark and Chemistry
Cinnamon Stick Candle from Home Stories A to Z
Rustic Stick Candle (source unknown)
Round Glass Candleholder + Small Pillar Candle + Sticks + Hot Glue Gun
Apple Tea Light Candles from Juniper Home
Fall Candle Wreath (source unknown)
Glass Pillar Candleholder (Dollar Tree) + Grapevine Wreath ($2 – Walmart) + Maple Leaf Pack (Dollar Tree) + Natural Raffia (Dollar Tree) + Large Orange Pillar Candle
Mason Jar Fall Luminary from Create Craft Love
Cranberry Filler Candleholder (source unknown)
Glass Bowl Candleholder ($0.97 – Walmart) + Small 2″ Vanilla Pillar Candle (Dollar Tree) + Cranberry Vase Filler (Craft Store) + Jute or Hemp Twine ($1-$1.50)
Gourd Candles from Revel
Branch Candle (source unknown)
Branch + Drill with Large Drill Bit + Tea Light Candles
Acorn Mason Jar Candleholder (source unknown)
Mason Jar – with metal handle (Dollar Tree) + White Tealight Candle (Dollar Tree) + Acorn Pack (Dollar Tree)
Pinecone Candle Centerpiece from Rita May Days
Pottery Barn Inspired Candle from Live Laugh Rowe
Popcorn Kernel Filled Candleholder from Passionate Penny Pincher
Fall Wreath Candleholder (source unknown)
Brown Willow Wreaths (Dollar Tree) + Maple Leaf Garland + Glass Pillar Candle Holder(Dollar Tree) + Small Pillar Candle (Dollar Tree)
Candy Corn Candle Tray (source unknown)
Candy Corn (Dollar Tree) + Candleholder (Dollar Tree) + Tea Light Candle (Dollar Tree) + Candle Tray ($5 at a Craft Store or Walmart)
Candy Corn Spray Painted Jar Candle from Wine & Glue
Burlap Maple Leaf Candleholder from Prudent Penny Pincher
Burlap Ribbon + Glass Candle Holder + Maple Leaves Pack + Small Pillar Candle
All these items can be found at Dollar Tree
Fall Centerpiece (source unknown)
Wine Glasses + Small Pillar Candles + Mini Pumpkins + Burlap Ribbon + Fall Leaves
Maple Leaf Twine Wrapped Candle (source unknown)
Pillar Candle (Amazon for $4) + Twine (Dollar Tree) + Maple Leaf
Rustic Sweater Candle from Family Chic
Decorative Pumpkin Cheap Fall Decor Ideas
DIY Mercury Pumpkin from The Frugal Homemaker
Dry Brushed Chalk Painted Pumpkins from Anderson and Grant
Thrift Store Pumpkin Makeover from Healthy Wealthy DIYs
Pumpkin Basket (source unknown)
Black Fruit Basket (Thrift Store – Goodwill – $3) + Polyfoam Pumpkin and Gourds (Dollar Tree or Walmart)
Easy No Sew Burlap Pumpkins from Confessions of a Plate Addict
Twine Pumpkin
Green Burlap Ribbon (Dollar Tree) + Small Styrofoam Cone (Craft Store – $2) + Styrofoam Pumpkin (Dollar Tree) + Sisal Rope + Brown Twine (for stem)
Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin from Country Cook
Duct Hose Pumpkin from A Diamond in the Stuff
Glittery Gold Pumpkin (source unknown)
Foam Pumpkin (Dollar Tree) + Gold Glitter ($2 Walmart) + Metallic Rust-oleum Spray Paint ($5 Amazon) + Silver Candle Holder ($2 at Goodwill)
Confetti Pumpkin from Made in a Day
Paper Roll Pumpkins from Domestically Blissful
Doily Pumpkin from I Love to Create
Book Page Pumpkin from Creations by Kara
Pumpkin Lantern from Martha Stewart
Home Accent Cheap Fall Decor Ideas
Burlap Table Cloth (source unknown)
White Table Cloth ($9 to $15, depending on size) + Burlap Cloth ($1.99/yd at Jo Ann) + Twine (Dollar Tree)
DIY Leaf Stamped Napkins from All Things G&D
Fall Leaves Garland (source unknown)
It goes great down stair cases, across fireplace mantels or around the frame of your door. You can add orange lights in it for a more festive look. $1 for 20 orange lights at Dollar Tree.
DIY Gold Leaf Pinecone Garland from The Sweetest Occasion
Fall Leaf Art from Just A Girl
Burlap Fall Banner (source unknown)
burlap banner + stencils (letters and maple leaf) + black and red acrylic paint
Fall Leaves Banner from Sondra Lyn at Home
DIY Fall Leaf Tree from Made in a Day
Fall Lantern from Jenna Burger Designs
Twigs & Fall Leaves Bucket (source unknown)
Milk Bucket (Dollar Tree) + Sticks + Maple Leaves Pack (Dollar Tree)
Autumn In A Jar from Styleburb
Pinecone Basket (source unknown)
Basket (Thrift Store – $2) + Pinecones + String Lights, 20 ct
Framed Fall Art
Free Fall Printables + Paper + Picture Frame (Dollar Tree or Thrift Store for $1).
Printables are a easy and great way to accent your decorations. There are plenty of blogs that offer free fall printable such as http://lollyjane.com/fall-free-printables/ or http://www.onsuttonplace.com/2014/08/10-free-fall-printables/ or http://www.thedatingdivas.com/free-printables/printables/65-fall-printables/
Fall Leaf Bowl (source unknown)
Metallic Leaves (source unknown)
Gold Acorns (source unknown)
Great for vase fillers, in a bowl or as a table decoration
Glittery Fall Leaves Garland from House of Jade Interiors
Cinnamon-Scented Pinecones from HGTV
DIY Candy Corn Pine Cones from Who Needs A Cape
Hanging Leaves Garland (source unknown)
Fabric Leaf Garland from Good Housekeeping
Candy Corn Button Art from Repeat Crafter Me
Wreath Cheap Fall Decor Ideas
Fall Leaves Wreath (source unknown)
Grapevine Wreath ($2 – Walmart or Craft Store) + Maple Leaf Garlands (Dollar Tree)
DIY Burlap Fall Wreath from Today’s Creative Life
Easy DIY Fall Berry Wreath from To Simply Inspire
Cheap & Easy DIY Fall Wreath from Brendid
Fall Hydrangea Wreath from It All Started with Paint
Apple Wreath from The Wood Grain Cottage
Mesh Pumpkin Wreath from Miss Kopy Kat
Monogramed Fall Letter from The Thrifty Abode
Twig Letter from The Happy Housie
Acorn Wreath from Tried and True
Pine Cone Hanger (source unknown)
Burlap Ribbon + Pine Cones + Floral Wire
Rustic DIY Fall Wreath from Crafts Unleashed
Burlap Wreath from Just Call Me HomeGirl
Corn-Husk Wreath from Martha Stewart
DIY $5 Fall Wheat Wreath from Youtube
Neutral Fall Wreath from Live Laugh Rowe
Candy Corn Wreath
4 Bags of Candy Corn (Dollar Tree) + Foam Wreath (Dollar Tree) + Orange Mesh Ribbon (Dollar Tree).
Autumn Fabric Wreath from A Beautiful Mess
Centerpiece Cheap Fall Decor Ideas
Fall Mason Jar Centerpiece
4 Mason Jars ($1 or less each)+ Twine (Dollar Tree) + Burlap Ribbon (Dollar Tree)
+ Acrylic paints in fall colors + Fall Florals (Dollar Tree).
This one would cost about $15 to make so it costs a bit more than the others, but it would look really great on top of a fireplace mantel.
Rustic Fall Mason Jars Centerpiece from Sincerely Jean
Rustic Fall Centerpiece from Love of Family and Home
Candy Corn Bottle Centerpiece from Brit + Co
Pumpkin and Fall Berry Tray Centerpiece (source unknown)
Foam Pumpkins and Gourds (Dollar Tree) + Fall Berries (Dollar Tree) + Maple Leaf Pack (Dollar Tree) + Candle Tray
Fall Harvest Centerpiece from Opulent Cottage
Mini Pumpkins Vase from Ten June
Copper Pumpkins Fall Centerpiece from Up to Date Interiors
Candy Corn Mason Jars (source unknown)
3 Mason Jars + Orange, Yellow and White Spray Paint ($1 each at Walmart) + Black Ribbon (Dollar Tree)
Rustic Fall Centerpiece (source unknown)
Fall Leaf Vase (source unknown)
Sticks (Free) + Maple Leaves (Dollar Tree)+ Glass Vase (Dollar Tree)
Rustic Fall Tray Centerpiece from A Pumpkin and A Princess
Pumpkin Flower Arrangement from Garden Therapy
Related Posts:
50 Cheap & Easy DIY Fall Wreaths
50 Cheap & Easy Outdoor Fall Decorations
50 Dollar Store Fall Decor DIY Ideas
Cherryl says
These are some great ideas. I can hardly wait to get started!
prudentpennypincher.com says
Thank you! Glad you like them 🙂 Have fun decorating!
Kayce says
Absolutely love these simple ideas for fall decorating. Any reason why you shouldn’t substitute the real thing if you have it (e.g. pine cones and leaves from the backyard or real gourds from the farmers market, etc.)? A few of the descriptions mentioned using real, but I was just wondering if certain items might not hold up as well in genuine form. Thanks for this terrific post!
prudentpennypincher.com says
Great question! You should absolutely use the real thing if you can! 🙂
In most cases, it’s free/cheaper and it will look much better. I just offered alternatives for people who don’t have access to the real thing (like me, I live in Florida so no Fall leaves, no acorns, very few pine trees or real gourds at a decent price anywhere).
I think the only downside of using real pumpkins or gourds is that it will only last the season (if you preserve them) whereas the fake ones you can use every year so in the long run, it would be more affordable to get the fake pumpkins/gourds, but it’s entirely a personal preference.
Anyway, I’m glad you liked the post 🙂
amy says
i did a bad thing coming here. probably the best post i’ve ever seen for Halloween decor….
#downtherabbithole
#takemymoneyplease
prudentpennypincher.com says
Glad you liked the post 🙂 At least all these ideas are affordable and easy so you can make a lot of them without going too broke!
Claudia says
I am definetly frugal and these ideas are great for decorating on a budget. Great finds at the thrift store, items were in excellent condition. Thanks for the sharing…
Sarah Esposito says
SoO cute and helpful! Thanks soO much for this!:)
Eleni says
Where did you get the leaf garland?
prudentpennypincher.com says
Hi Eleni, I couldn’t find the original source for that exact image, but here is a similar pre-lit fall leaf garland on Amazon.
DHawks says
I love these fall ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Gisele says
Thanks! Great ideas on a budget! I came across your website when I did a Google search looking for affordable fall decor to make and use at a party at work.
I’m pleased and will bookmark. Ok if I share on Facebook?
prudentpennypincher.com says
Sure, go ahead 🙂 Glad to hear you like the ideas!
Alyssa Winters says
Hi Stephy, you have given amazing decorating ideas. Especially, that apple tea light candle it looks so pretty. And also enhance charm of your home.