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    Home ยป DIY ยป 100 Cheap and Easy Fall Decor DIY Ideas

    100 Cheap and Easy Fall Decor DIY Ideas

    July 14, 2020 by prudentpennypincher.com 14 Comments

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    100 Cheap and Easy Fall Decor Ideas

    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

    maple mason jar Autumn Leaf Mason Jar from Spark and Chemistry

    cinnamon stick candle holderCinnamon 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

    maple candle centerpieceFall 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 candleholderCranberry 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)

    pumpkin gourd tea candlesGourd Candles from Revel

    Branch Candle (source unknown)
    Branch + Drill with Large Drill Bit + Tea Light Candles

    mason candle acorn jarAcorn 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

    kernel-candlePopcorn Kernel Filled Candleholder from Passionate Penny Pincher

    maple wreath candleFall 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 candleCandy 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 candleCandy Corn Spray Painted Jar Candle from Wine & Glue

    maple leaf burlap candle holderBurlap 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 candleMaple 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 fruit basketPumpkin Basket (source unknown)
    Black Fruit Basket (Thrift Store – Goodwill – $3) + Polyfoam Pumpkin and Gourds (Dollar Tree or Walmart)

    burlap pumpkinEasy No Sew Burlap Pumpkins from Confessions of a Plate Addict

    rope pumpkinTwine 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

    ducting pumpkinDuct Hose Pumpkin from A Diamond in the Stuff

    mini glitter pumpkinGlittery 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

    dolly pumpkinDoily 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 clothBurlap 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

    leaf garlandFall 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

    maple leaf bucketTwigs & 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

    fall printableFramed 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/ 

    leaf bowlFall Leaf Bowl from Hello Lucky

    metallic maple leavesMetallic 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

    Screen Shot 2016-08-30 at 9.40.06 AMFall 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

    hydrangea-wreath

    Fall Hydrangea Wreath from It All Started with Paint

    Apple Wreath from The Wood Grain Cottage

    deco mesh pumpkinMesh Pumpkin Wreath from Miss Kopy Kat

    leafy letter

    Monogramed Fall Letter from The Thrifty Abode

    Twig Letter from The Happy Housie

    acorn wreathAcorn 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 wreathCandy 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

    burlap fall mason jarFall 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

    fall centerpiecePumpkin 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

    pumpkin vaseMini Pumpkins Vase from Ten June

    Copper Pumpkins Fall Centerpiece from Up to Date Interiors

    candy corn mason jarsCandy 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 from The Shady Porch

    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 and Easy Fall Wreaths50 Cheap & Easy DIY Fall Wreaths

    50 Cheap and Easy Outdoor Fall Decorations50 Cheap & Easy Outdoor Fall Decorations

    50 Dollar Store Fall Decor Ideas50 Dollar Store Fall Decor DIY Ideas




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    Comments

    1. 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 2, 2016 at 12:38 pm

        Thank you! Glad you like them ๐Ÿ™‚ Have fun decorating!

        Reply
    2. Kayce says

      October 2, 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 3, 2016 at 8:33 am

        Great question! You should absolutely use the real thing if you can! ๐Ÿ™‚
        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 ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
        • amy says

          October 2, 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

          Reply
          • prudentpennypincher.com says

            October 3, 2018 at 7:40 am

            Glad you liked the post ๐Ÿ™‚ At least all these ideas are affordable and easy so you can make a lot of them without going too broke!

            Reply
    3. 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
    4. Sarah Esposito says

      October 27, 2016 at 10:55 pm

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

      Reply
    5. 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
    6. DHawks says

      September 16, 2018 at 8:16 pm

      I love these fall ideas. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    7. 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.
      Iโ€™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 ๐Ÿ™‚ Glad to hear you like the ideas!

        Reply
    8. 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

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