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    Home » Holidays » Fall » 100 Cheap and Easy DIY Fall Decor Ideas

    100 Cheap and Easy DIY Fall Decor Ideas

    Published: Aug 25, 2023 · Modified: Oct 30, 2024 by Stephy 17 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Give your home a warm and cozy makeover for autumn on a budget with DIY fall decor ideas.

    100 Cheap and Easy Fall Decor Ideas

    With these budget-friendly decorating ideas, natural elements such as maple leaves, pinecones, acorns, twigs, corn stalks, and more can be transformed into stunning decorations with a bit of creativity and a few craft supplies you may already have on hand. There are both indoor and outdoor fall decorations for inspiration.

    Whether you want to decorate your fall mantel, dining room table, fall front door, or fall porch, there are plenty of simple autumn decorating ideas for the entire home.

    These decor ideas are a perfect way to welcome autumn into your home without breaking the bank. You will find cheap and easy DIY projects for fall centerpieces, fall garlands, wall art, mason jars, fall wreath ideas, signs, and much more.

    Whether you are looking for farmhouse fall decor, rustic fall decor, or a more modern aesthetic, there are plenty of different styles of DIY home decor ideas.

    These DIY fall decorations make great fall crafts for adults and will give your home an autumn touch on a budget. Many of these projects can be made with dollar store supplies, so they make great Dollar Tree fall decor ideas as well! These DIY ideas add a personalized touch to your autumn decor, making your space feel unique and festive.

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    • Indoor Fall Decor Ideas
    • DIY Outdoor Fall Decorations
    • DIY Fall Decor FAQs
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    Indoor Fall Decor Ideas

    Centerpieces and Candle Decorations

    Cinnamon Stick Candles

    Cinnamon Stick Candles from Front Roe

    Mason Jar Fall Leaf Luminary 

    Mason Jar Maple Leaf Luminary from Create Craft Love

    Gold Spray Painted Pumpkin DIY Fall Centerpiece Decor Idea

    Spray Painted Pumpkin Centerpieces from Hip 2 Save

    Pottery Barn Inspired Fall Candle with acorns and grapevine

    Pottery Barn Inspired Candle from Live Laugh Rowe

    mason candle acorn jar fall decor

    Acorn Mason Jar Candleholder (source unknown)

    Pinecone Candle Centerpiece

    Pinecone Candle Centerpiece from Rita May Days

    fall mason jar leaf lantern decor

    Mason Jar Leaf Luminary from One Little Project

    mini pumpkins, pinecones and greenery in a wooden bowl

    Easy 5 Minute Autumn Centerpiece from Stone Gable

    Candy Corn Candle Tray

    Candy Corn Candle Tray (source unknown)
    This one makes a great DIY Halloween decoration too!

    Candy Corn Spray Painted Jar Candle from Wine & Glue

    Maple Leaf Twine Wrapped Candle fall decor idea

    Maple Leaf Twine Wrapped Candle (source unknown)

    mini pumpkins and candles on a candle tray

    Easy Pumpkin & Candle Centerpiece from Sophia’s Decor

    Sweater Fall Candle with Twine Wrapped Fall Leaf

    Rustic Sweater Candle from Family Chic

    Rustic Fall Mason Jars Centerpiece filled with wheat table decor

    Rustic Mason Jars Centerpiece from Sincerely Jean

    Candy Corn Bottle Centerpiece

    Candy Corn Bottle Centerpiece from Brit + Co

    Fall Harvest Centerpiece in wicker basket dining room table decor idea

    Harvest Basket Centerpiece from Opulent Cottage

    vases filled with mini pumpkins

    Mini Pumpkins Vase from Ten June

    copper pumpkins with magnolia flowers

    Copper Pumpkins Centerpiece from Up to Date Interiors

    tall glass vase with fall leaf branches

    Fall Leaf Branches Vase (source unknown)

    Rustic Fall Tray Centerpiece 

    Fall Candle Centerpiece  from A Pumpkin and A Princess

    DIY Fall Candle Centerpiece table decor idea

    Maple Leaf Candle Centerpiece from That’s What Che Said

    DIY Fall Lantern Centerpiece

    Autumn Lantern Centerpiece from The Frugal Homemaker

    Pumpkin Decor Ideas

    DIY glass Mercury Pumpkin fall decor idea

    DIY Mercury Pumpkin from The Frugal Homemaker

    farmhouse fall pumpkin topiary

    Pumpkin Topiary from Prudent Penny Pincher

    Dry Brushed Chalk Painted Pumpkins  fall decor idea

    Dry Brushed Chalk Painted Pumpkins and Gourds from Anderson and Grant

    Thrift Store Pumpkin Makeover

    Thrift Store Pumpkin Makeover from Healthy Wealthy DIYs

    Easy No Sew Burlap Pumpkin

    Easy No Sew Burlap Pumpkins from Confessions of a Plate Addict

    Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin

    Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin from Country Cook

    dryer vent pumpkin fall decor idea

    Dryer Vent Pumpkin from A Diamond in the Stuff

    confetti pumpkin

    Confetti Faux Pumpkins from Made in a Day

    Paper Roll Pumpkins

    Paper Roll Pumpkins from Domestically Blissful

    dolly covered pumpkin

    Doily Pumpkin from I Love to Create

    Book Page Pumpkin

    Book Page Pumpkin from Creations by Kara

    Other DIY Indoor Fall Decor Ideas

    welcome to our patch fall svg framed picture

    Free Fall SVGs from Prudent Penny Pincher

    burlap table cloth

    Twine Tied Burlap Thanksgiving Table Cloth (source unknown)

    DIY Leaf Stamped Napkins 

    DIY Leaf Stamped Napkins from All Things G&D

    Give Thanks Pumpkin Mantel fall decor idea

    Give Thanks Mini Pumpkins Mantel from A Diamond in the Stuff

    DIY Gold Leaf Pinecone Garland

    DIY Gold Leaf Pinecone Garland from The Sweetest Occasion

    DIY Fall Acorns

    DIY Acorns from Domestically Blissful

    Fall Leaf Art Wall Decor Idea

    Fall Leaf Art from Just A Girl

    pumpkin yarn garland fall decor idea

    Easy Yarn Pumpkin Garland from Not Quite Suzy Homemaker

    Fall Give Thanks Mantel Decor Idea

    Give Thanks Fireplace from Adventures in Decorating

    Fall Leaves Banner

    Fall Leaves Banner from Sondra Lyn at Home

    DIY Fall Leaf Tree

    DIY Fall Leaf Tree from Made in a Day

    Apothecary jar filled with pinecones, fall leaves pumpkins, acorns

    Autumn In A Jar from Styleburb

    Fall Hurricane Vase Decoration

    Hurricane Vase Decoration from My Hearts Desire

    Lit Up Pinecone Willow Basket

    Lit Up Pinecone Willow Basket (source unknown)

     Maple Leaf Bowl DIY

    Leaf Bowl DIY Craft from Morena’s Corner

    gold painted acorns

    Gold Acorns (source unknown)
    Great for vase fillers, in a bowl, or as a table decoration

    glitter fall leaves garland

    Glittery Maple Leaves Garland from House of Jade Interiors

    DIY Candy Corn Pine Cones

    Candy Corn Pine Cones from Who Needs A Cape

    DIY Throw Pillows from Dollar Tree Kitchen Towels

    DIY Throw Pillows from Dollar Tree Kitchen Towels from The DIY Mommy

    Hanging Fall Leaves Garland decor idea

    Hanging Faux Fall Leaves Garland (source unknown)

    Candy Corn Button Art

    Candy Corn Button Art from Repeat Crafter Me

    DIY Outdoor Fall Decorations

    Fall Lantern filled with pinecones, pumpkins and gourds

    Mini Pumpkins, Gourds and Pinecones Lantern from Jenna Burger Designs

    pumpkin pail fall topiary

    Tipsy Pumpkins from Birds and Blooms

    Dollar Store Pumpkin Topiary fall decor for the porch

    Dollar Store Pumpkin Topiary from Crafty Morning

    DIY Pumpkin Flower Pot fall decor idea

    DIY Pumpkin Flower Pot from I Heart Naptime

    spray painted pumpkin pail

    Spray Painted Pumpkin Pail with Mums from Drab to Fab

    harvest sign outdoor decoration

    Outdoor Harvest Sign from The Magic Brush

    lit up fall bushel basket on the porch decoration

    Harvest Basket Decorations (source unknown)

    wood crate and pumpkins outdoor fall decor idea

    Pumpkin Crate from Life as a Thrifter

    wood pallet fall sign with dried corn and white pumpkins

    Neutral Farmhouse Front Porch from Taryn Whiteaker

    wood crates turned into fall pumpkins

    Wood Crate Pumpkins from Crafty Morning

    outdoor fall fence decor with bow tied cornstalks and pumpkins

    Outdoor Fence Decorations from Creative Cain Cabin

    Pinecone and Burlap Ribbon for Lamp

    Pinecone and Burlap Ribbon for Outdoor Lamp (source unknown)

    diy scarecrow in yard

    DIY Scarecrow Tutorial from The Budget Decorator

    DIY Rustic Fall Sign

    DIY Rustic Chalkboard Sign from The Frugal Homemaker

    Fall Hay porch Decor idea with fall garland, lantern and pumpkins

    Pumpkins and Hay Bales from The Crafting Chicks

    Natural Leaf and Branch Fall Door Hanger decor idea

    Natural Leaf and Branch Door Hanger  from Studio Gray House

    Fall Wreath Ideas

    DIY Burlap Fall Wreath with maple leaves and orange bow

    DIY Burlap Wreath from Today’s Creative Life

    sunflower wreath

    Easy and Inexpensive Autumn Wreath from The Latina Homemaker

    fall gnome wreath

    Fall Gnome Wreath from Youtube

    Fall Berry Wispy Grapevine Wreath 

    Easy DIY Berry Wreath from To Simply Inspire

    Fall Leaves Wreath

    Cheap & Easy DIY Leaves Wreath from Brendid

    fall front door basket wreath decor idea

    Front Door Basket from Prudent Penny Pincher

    fall hydrangea wreath

    Autumn Hydrangea Wreath from It All Started with Paint

    burlap pumpkin wreath

    Orange Pumpkin Halloween Wreath from Grillo Designs

    deco mesh pumpkin wreath

    Deco Mesh Pumpkin Wreath from Miss Kopy Kat

    Twig Letter 

    Twig Letter from The Happy Housie

    acorn wreath

    Acorn Wreath from Tried and True

    Pine Cone Lamp Hanger with burlap bow

    Pine Cone Hanger (source unknown)

    Rustic DIY Fall Wreath with pinecones and burlap ribbon

    Rustic DIY Grapevine Wreath from Crafts Unleashed

    Burlap fall wreath

    Burlap Wreath from Just Call Me HomeGirl

    DIY $5 Fall Wheat Wreath

    DIY $5 Wheat Wreath from Youtube

    Burlap Pumpkin Dollar Tree Wreath front door decor

    Burlap Pumpkin Wreath from Crafts by Amanda

    autumn colors fabric wreath

    Autumn Scrap Fabric Wreath from A Beautiful Mess

    deco mesh pumpkin wreath

    Deco Mesh Pumpkin Door Hanger from Miss Kopy Kat

    fall pom pom wreath

    Pom Pom Wreath from Hunt and Host

    Ribbon and Burlap Wreath from Kenarry

    If you tried one of these DIY projects or any other DIYs on my website, please leave a 📝 comment below and let me know how it went!

    DIY Fall Decor FAQs

    How can I decorate for fall with no money?

    Decorating for fall doesn’t have to cost a thing! Nature can provide many of the materials you need. Collect leaves, acorns, twigs, and pine cones from your yard or local park and preserve them to make them last longer. You can add them to your bowls and vases or use them to make a simple wreath using a cardboard wreath form.
    Don’t forget to repurpose and upcycle things you don’t use anymore. For example, old sweaters can be turned into pillow covers, DIY pumpkins, or even added around a candle holder for a cozy touch.
    By using your creativity, natural elements, and items you already have at home, you can create a warm and inviting autumn atmosphere without spending a dime!

    How do you simply decorate for fall?

    Simple autumn decorating is all about embracing the natural beauty of the season and using what you have. Use natural materials like leaves, acorns, pine cones, and twigs to create a few simple statement pieces like a wreath, garland, or centerpiece. You can paint pinecones or add glitter to them to match your home decor style!
    You can get creative by repurposing your everyday items, such as adding autumn florals to your old jars and vases or using old books to make book page garlands or book pumpkins. Also, you can add free fall printables to your picture frames to add festive fall ambiance to your home.

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    Comments

    1. Junior says

      September 13, 2022 at 9:38 am

      Thank you so much I got a lot of ideas. I have

      Reply
    2. Amy Lord says

      September 10, 2022 at 11:54 am

      Thank you so much I got a lot of ideas. I have 3 boys under age 10 so these will be fun!!

      Reply
      • prudentpennypincher.com says

        September 11, 2022 at 8:31 am

        You are very welcome! Have fun crafting 🙂

        Reply
    3. Alyssa Winters says

      October 30, 2018 at 4:42 am

      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.

      Reply
    4. Gisele says

      September 22, 2018 at 6:31 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • prudentpennypincher.com says

        September 23, 2018 at 8:55 am

        Sure, go ahead 🙂 Glad to hear you like the ideas!

        Reply
    5. DHawks says

      September 16, 2018 at 8:16 pm

      I love these fall ideas. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    6. Eleni says

      August 28, 2018 at 4:36 pm

      Where did you get the leaf garland?

      Reply
      • prudentpennypincher.com says

        August 29, 2018 at 8:08 am

        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.

        Reply
    7. Sarah Esposito says

      October 27, 2016 at 10:55 pm

      SoO cute and helpful! Thanks soO much for this!:)

      Reply
    8. Claudia says

      October 16, 2016 at 12:56 am

      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…

      Reply
    9. Kayce says

      October 02, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • prudentpennypincher.com says

        October 03, 2016 at 8:33 am

        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 🙂

        Reply
        • amy says

          October 02, 2018 at 2:23 pm

          i did a bad thing coming here. probably the best post i’ve ever seen for Halloween decor….

          #downtherabbithole
          #takemymoneyplease

        • prudentpennypincher.com says

          October 03, 2018 at 7:40 am

          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!

    10. Cherryl says

      September 30, 2016 at 11:40 am

      These are some great ideas. I can hardly wait to get started!

      Reply
      • prudentpennypincher.com says

        October 02, 2016 at 12:38 pm

        Thank you! Glad you like them 🙂 Have fun decorating!

        Reply

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