Fall Leaf Decorations: Easy DIYs with Video
Do you want to make DIY fall leaf crafts on a budget? I found 2 packages of large autumn leaves at Walmart for $1 each. You can also find something similar at the craft store or send the kids out to collect real leaves. Here’s how to make 2 DIY fall leaf decorations to bring some fall color into your decor.
This post may contain affiliate links, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Click here for my disclosure policy
How do you make leaf crafts?
Materials List:
2 DIY Fall Leaf Decorations Video
I found these large leaves at Walmart for $1 each. Each package had 6 leaves and they were different styles of leaves.
I bought one package of maple leaves and one of oak leaves to use in this fall craft.
Using the maple leaves first, I placed a stencil letter “F” onto the leaf.
You can use stencil tape to hold your stencil in place if you like.
I used my Plaid Stencil Brush and Folk Art Home Decor Chalk Paint in the color Sheepskin.
I added the paint to my brush, then off loaded as much as I could onto a paper plate to prevent bleeding under my stencil.
I then bounced my paint brush up and down onto the stencil adding the paint to the leaf. You can see this action better in my DIY Fall Leaf Decoration Video below.
I continued doing this to 3 more leaves using the letters A & L creating the word Fall.
I let the paint dry completely.
I set leaves in the order I wanted them to be in and hot glued them into place. You can add some pinecones to the string as well to amplify this fall foliage decor.
I cut a piece of twine and hot glued that into place so that I could hang my fall leaf decoration on my door.
You could hang this fall decoration in several different places.
For my second project I hot glued the fall oak leaves together to make a leaf garland.
For this one I used my Sharpie Paint Pen in gold to write on the letters for the word Autumn.
You could stencil these as well or use another color of your choice.
I hung this garland or banner onto my mantel.
I love how both projects turned out. Since I had most of the materials on hand these 2 DIY fall leaf decorations only cost me $2.
2 DIY Fall Leaf Decorations Video
Shop any of these stores and I receive a small commission at no cost to you.
More Fall Leaf Decorations
How do you preserve leaves for decorations? How do you preserve real leaves?
Do you love the colors of fall leaves? Do you wish you could capture those colors? Here’s how to preserve fall leaves and I’ll be creating a fun lantern with them in this tutorial How To Preserve Fall Leaves
What else can you make with leaves? Can you use real leaves for crafts?
I love the changing colors during the fall. I grew up in Minnesota and we had SO many beautiful colors. Now that I’m in Colorado we just don’t have nearly the colors other places have and I miss that. You can preserve the beauty from the outside and use it in a craft. This project will cost almost nothing to make because you are using items just outside your door. You can find the full tutorial at Natural Fall Wreath
How do you draw a beautiful autumn tree?
I love making things that bring my family together. I am always looking for ways to preserve our kid’s growing up and the family we have made. This is easy art the whole family can create, and have a fingerprint keepsake. You can find the full tutorial at Family Fingerprint Tree
More DIY Fall Leaf Decorations
Leaf Wreath: Make a wreath using dried leaves by attaching them to a circular frame or a foam wreath form.
Leaf Mason Jar Candle Holders: Mod Podge or decoupage dried leaves onto glass votive candle holders for a beautiful autumn glow.
Leaf Candle Centerpiece: Arrange pillar candles on a tray and surround them with dried leaves for an autumnal centerpiece, or adhere temporary decals.
Leaf Window Clings: Use transparent adhesive sheets or contact paper to create leaf-shaped window clings and decorate your window and glass candle holder.
Leaf Centerpiece: Create a centerpiece by arranging dried leaves, acorns, and pinecones in a decorative bowl or tray.
Leaf Mobile: Hang dried leaves from a branch or embroidery hoop to create a fall-themed mobile.
Leaf Coasters: Preserve and seal dried leaves onto cork or wooden coasters for a natural touch to protect your surfaces.
Leaf Suncatchers: Sandwich dried leaves between two sheets of clear contact paper and hang them in a window to catch the sunlight.
Leaf Place Mats: Laminate or cover dried leaves with clear contact paper to make seasonal place mats for your dining table.
Autumn Leaf Wall Art: I found this old wooden plaque at a thrift store for $1. I brought it home, gave it some TLC and love, and made myself a new autumn sign for the fall.
Leaf Wall Art: Frame pressed leaves or create leaf collages to hang on your walls as seasonal artwork.
Upcycle Wooden Leaves with Meaningful Words: Don’t you just love a deal when you find one? I found these wooden leaves at Target in the dollar section, and I added some meaningful words for them just in time for fall.
- Leaf Garland: String together dried leaves to create a decorative garland to hang across a fireplace mantel, staircase railing, or wall.
- Leaf Table Runner: Arrange dried leaves along the center of a table to create a natural and rustic table runner.
- Leaf Place Cards: Attach small dried leaves to place cards for an autumn-themed touch at your dinner table.
- Leaf Bouquet: Gather a bunch of dried leaves, tie them together with twine, and display them in a vase as a simple and elegant fall bouquet.
- Leaf Napkin Rings: Attach a small dried leaf to a ribbon or twine to create a festive napkin ring.
- Leaf Door Hanger: String together leaves and hang them on your front door with a decorative ribbon for a warm fall welcome.
- Leaf String Lights: Decorate a string of fairy lights by attaching small leaves to the wires or wrapping them around the bulbs.
- Leaf Wall Hanging: Create a wall hanging by attaching dried leaves to a piece of driftwood or a wooden dowel using twine or fishing line.
- Leaf Stamped Stationery: Use dried leaves as stamps by dipping them in paint and pressing them onto stationery or cards.
- Leaf Doormat: Paint or stencil leaf patterns onto a plain doormat to add a touch of fall to your entryway.
- Leaf String Art: Hammer small nails into a wooden board or canvas in the shape of a leaf and wrap string or yarn around the nails to create a leaf design.
- Leaf Embroidery Hoop Art: Stretch fabric across an embroidery hoop and glue or stitch dried leaves onto the fabric for a unique wall hanging.
- Leaf Shadow Box: Frame a collection of dried leaves in a shadow box for a three-dimensional autumn display.
- Leaf Bookmarks: Laminate pressed leaves and attach a ribbon or tassel to create beautiful fall-themed bookmarks.
- Leaf Luminaries: Place dried leaves inside glass jars and add LED tea lights to create leaf-adorned luminaries.
- Autumn Leaf Bunting: Cut leaf shapes out of colored paper or felt and string them together to make a festive leaf bunting.
- Leaf Table Scatter: Scatter a handful of dried leaves around your dining table or on side tables for an autumn touch.
These fall leaf decorations can bring warmth and natural beauty to your home during the autumn season. Feel free to customize them to suit your personal style and preferences. Enjoy decorating with the colors and textures of fall leaves!
Learn more about “Creating Seasonal Decor for Your Home” to create seasonal decor that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.
What a creative idea to stencil leaves, Chas! And a wonderful way to welcome Fall!
Thank you so much Gail! I”m thrilled you like it and wonderful hopping with you!
Wow Chas! Can’t believe this is so budget friendly; it looks awesome! Great idea to welcome the new season.
Thank you so much Sara! I”m thrilled you like it and wonderful hopping with you!
Those leaves are the perfect size for an autumn banner and they look cute stenciled for the front door!
Thank you so much Allyson, I’m thrilled you like it.
Great idea for either a banner or a door wreath, Chas. This looks like a fun, and budget friendly craft. Perfect for me!
Thank you so much Rachelle! I”m thrilled you like it and wonderful hopping with you!
This is so cute and seems easy enough for even me, LOL. Stopping in from the Creatively Crafty party to say HI.
Thank you so much Cindy, I am so happy you like it.
Such a cute idea Chas! I love the vertical garland on the door, it looks just like falling autumn leaves!! You are always up to something fun!!
Thank you so much Jenna! I’m thrilled you like it and wonderful hopping with you!
I like the maple leaf one best, Chas! I made a FALL door hanging last year– so much fun!
Liberty
Thank you so much Liberty! I’m thrilled you like it and wonderful hopping with you!
I love the idea of a fall leaf banner and your stenciling adds such a fun touch! Happy to be crafting with you today. ♥
Thank you so much Mary! I’m thrilled you like it and wonderful hopping with you!
Chas, I love your stenciled door hanger and leaf garland! These are great ideas for fall! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you so much Cecilia! I’m thrilled you like it and wonderful hopping with you!
Love your fall leaf garland. You always have so many ideas. How many projects to you make a day? It’s amazing. Thanks for being in the hop.
Thank you so much Andrea! Thanks for the giggle! I’m thrilled you like it and wonderful hopping with you!
What great ideas! I love the door hanging. Pinned.
Thank you so much Joanne and thanks for the Pin
I enjoyed your garlands; I have loved making all kinds of garlands this past year; I KNOW I have some leaves somewhere in my stash to try this one!
Thank you so much Kathy and I’m so excited you want to make these too.
Chas, this is adorable and simple with great impact!
Cindy
Thank you so much Cindy, wonderful crafting with you!
I really enjoyed both inexpensive, easy fall projects, but particularly liked the stenciled door decoration. So cute and clever1
Thank you so much Debbee, and it was wonderful crafting with you.
Cute idea, inexpensive, but ‘packs a punch’!! I am looking forward to fall decor!
Thank you so much Patti, and me too.
Chas, I love these quick, easy and inexpensive fall decorating crafts! I agree with Patti that the door hanger and garland really “pack a punch”. Even if you’re short on time and money, you can still make your home look festive! Thanks for sharing. It was fun crafting with you, my friend!
You’re so very sweet, thank you so much Rebecca. You made my day! Wonderful crafting with you.
Chas, I am finally taking a break from vacation and getting around to commenting! These leaves are fantastic! I want to run out and find those leaves!! Your projects are fantastic, two great quick and easy crafts perfect for fall!
I’m so glad you’re getting a vacation you deserve. Thank you so much and I’m so thrilled you like them. Wonderful crafting with you friend!
This is so cute and perfect for fall!
Thank you so much Michele, I’m so glad you like it.
Great idea, Chas. I’ll start looking for these large fall leaves. I would definitely use my stemcils and ChalkArt from A Makers’ Studio to decorate them. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you so much Carol, I love that you’re going to look for some too. Wonderful crafting with you.
Your door hanger turned out great! Love the low cost on this too!
Thank you so much Sarah, I’m so glad you like it
Chas, I never thought to stencil faux leaves, I love the idea and I also think these would make good place cards at a fall table! Love the garland too. Again, you are so creative ! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Mary, I’m so excited you like the idea. Love your idea of making place cards – thanks for sharing! Hugs to you friend
********************************************************
Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
********************************************************
Thank you Marilyn, I hope you’re having a great week
What pretty decorations, Chas, and I love how frugal they are too! Thank you for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Shared on the party FB page! Hope you are having a lovely weekend.
Thank you so much April for the kind words and shout out 🙂
Love these fall and autumn leaf crafts, Chas! So pretty!
Thank you so much Julie
I love this idea! It’s so pretty and can be done in an afternoon! Perfect for me! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you Kristin! You are so right – my kind of projects, inexpensive and easy 🙂
So glad you shared at Charming Homes & Gardens!
Thank you so much Kristin
Love this…I was just cringing today looking at the prices of fall wreaths for the front door. This is a great alternative for my front door. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you so much Jacki, I’m so glad you like it.