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10 DIYs to Decorate Your Home this Fall

It’s fall! Time for changing of the leaves and routines. Are you looking for different DIYs to bring some of that autumn spirit into your home, but don’t have the time to look for any inspirational ideas? We have got you covered! 

There’s no doubt you are focusing on getting reacclimated to schedules filled with school schedules, homework, and after-school games. It’s completely understandable if the time left to think about bringing warm colors of fall into your home has been given to coordinating time slots between soccer and football practices.

There are so many different ways to incorporate the season changes into your home, we thought it might be nice to give you some festive DIY ideas to help you create a cozy, organized decor for fall.

Which idea are you most excited to try? Each one is so much fun. Please post pictures of your projects below. We’re dying to see how your’s turn out.

1. Chalk painted Wooden Cutout Jar To Do List

Painting with a Twist's Chalkboard Wooden Cutout
Painting with a Twist’s Chalkboard Wooden Cutout

Turn list-keeping into a fun family activity! This charming wooden cutout adds a touch of cute to your kitchen and a fun place for everyone for notes and reminders to each other.

Join a Painting with a Twist class to make this!

2. Pumpkin Yarn Balls

Yarn Pumpkins Balls via Only Little Project
Yarn Pumpkins Balls via Only Little Project

These little pumpkin yarn balls are so simple and easy to create. They make a great weekend decoration DIY project for you and the kids!

Click here to watch Debbie Chapman break down the process of making these precious pumpkins step-by-step: http://onelittleproject.com/yarn-pumpkins/

3. Gourd Birdhouse

Gourd Birdhouse via Martha Stewart
Gourd Birdhouse via Martha Stewart

Did you know Fall is also prime time for Purple Martin Bird to make their annual visit? Since these birdhouses are man-made structures, not only do these DIY gourd birdhouses look neat, they also attract these birds.

Let Martha Stewart herself bring you through the process of creating your own: http://www.marthastewart.com/264245/gourd-birdhouse

4. Terracotta Pumpkin Candy Jars

Terracotta Pumpkin Pots via Real Housemoms
Terracotta Pumpkin Pots via Real Housemoms

This DIY project instantaneously made us fall back in love with candy jars. Take your Halloween Candy game up a notch this year with these incredibly adorable pumpkin pots!

Real Housemoms walk you through how to create your own in their clever post: http://realhousemoms.com/diy-pumpkin-terracotta-pots

5. Autumn Threshold Decor

Painting with a Twist's Family Monogram Wooden Cutout
Painting with a Twist’s Family Monogram Wooden Cutout

Your threshold gets an enormous amount of much this time of year. Why not make sure it represents your family in the best way possible? This family monogram is just one option to make over your door this season.

Create your own at Painting with a Twist today!

6. Painted Acorns

Painted Acorns via Home Stories A to Z
Painted Acorns via Home Stories A to Z

Sometimes the tiniest accents make all the difference in a room’s feel – wouldn’t you agree? These adorable colorful acorns are the perfect addition to any room this season and they’ll last!

Click here to learn how to make this simple addition: https://www.homestoriesatoz.com/fall-2/how-to-paint-acorns.html

7. Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Pine Cones Bird Feeders via Freebie Finding Mom
Pine Cones Bird Feeders via Freebie Finding Mom

Pine cones. They one of the most fun parts of Fall. This little DIY project is a perfect weekend activity for you and the kids. Spend some time looking for the pine cones, decorate them and then watch the fruits of your labor.

Here’s the link to learn how to make these step-by-step: https://www.freebiefindingmom.com/easy-fall-crafts-using-pine-cones/

Our favorite animal to watch dig the seed out of the peanut butter are the squirrels! Their little feet get all peanut buttery – it’s hilarious. What’s your favorite animal to spot?

8. Seasonal Pot Trivet

Festive Foliage Trivets by Martha Stewart
Festive Foliage Trivets by Martha Stewart

Doesn’t Thanksgiving feel forever away? With all those Fall schedules, we found it’s better to start planning the holiday season now – even your decorations.

Here are easy, step-by-step directions on how to make your holiday spread even more festive: http://www.marthastewart.com/273201/festive-foliage

9. Pumpkin Mason Jars

Pumpkin Mason Jars via The 36th Avenue
Pumpkin Mason Jars via The 36th Avenue

Quickly transform your guest bathroom into a place where your Q-Tips and cotton balls get a festive home as well! These cute little Halloween jars are the perfect touch to add a quick Fall splash.

Thanks to the ladies at The 36th Avenue, they are super easy to make as well: http://www.the36thavenue.com/diy-pumpkin-mason-jars/

10. Hand Made Seasonal Artwork

Painting with a Twist's "Winterberries & Copper"
Painting with a Twist’s “Winterberries & Copper”

A super quick way to spruce up your decor for Fall is to paint something yourself! Not only will you be proud of how glam the feeling in your house has become when your friends and family you can also be proud that you made it yourself.

Create this addition to your seasonal interior at Painting with a Twist.

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