18 fall decor DIYs that are both fun and easy

Head outside and collect some pretty fall foliage in red, orange, and yellow hues to make the perfect wreath for the season. This tutorial will help you dry and arrange the leaves so that your creation lasts all fall long. 

Pumpkins are affordable and abundant this time of year and make the perfect fall decor. Stack a few on the patio for a fun outdoor display, or fill a bowl with mini-pumpkins to set on the coffee table. 

Pumpkins are great, but gourds are a fun way to add lots of color to your fall display. Best of all, these decorative items are totally biodegradable and can be composted when it's time to change up the decor. 

Head to the craft store and pick out some fun fall fabrics, perhaps a plaid or burnt orange velvet, to spruce up your throw pillows this season. There is a slew of no-sew DIY techniques, or you can break out the sewing machine and make covers that you can use for years to come. 

Acorns, rocks, twigs, and other natural elements are perfect for fall decor, especially when stored inside chic apothecary jars or other pretty glass vessels. 

Keeping up with fresh flowers can be challenging, but dried florals last forever without needing water. Dry your own, or purchase dried lavender, wildflowers, and grasses from sellers on Etsy or at your local craft store. 

Want to spruce up your outdoor space? Break out the gardening gloves and plant some chrysanthemums or dahlias in pretty terra cotta pots for a colorful fall patio. 

Carving pumpkins and making them look great is challenging, but painting your pumpkins is an easy way to create a fall look without breaking out sharp knives. Use a stencil to paint a spooky ghost for Halloween, go monochromatic with an all-black pumpkin display, or stick with a classic monogram. 

With just a few yards of burlap, you can make a DIY table runner that only costs a couple of bucks and still looks totally farmhouse chic. Use paint to add a pop of color, or embellish with a fun patterned ribbon. 

Fall leaves boast beautiful colors that look even better when reflected through the warm glow of candlelight. Using decoupage glue and clear votive cups. You can make candleholders that will give your space a warm and cozy vibe all season long. 

Found a cool piece of scrap wood? With a little paint and other accouterments, it's easy to transform that raw material into a gorgeous fall sign. Score a stencil and paint your favorite fall quotes, or stick with your initials for a farmhouse-style monogram. 

Blending together dried apples, citruses, cinnamon sticks, and essential oils, it's easy to make a DIY potpourri that smells amazing — and looks great on any table this time of year. 

After you've made potpourri, use your leftover dried apple and citrus slices to string a fall garland that looks great hanging over an entryway or adorning a wall. 

If you don't want to have a house full of real pumpkins, it's easy enough to make your own decorative options that won't rot after a few weeks. Use mason jar lids, fabric, or even wine corks to create a cute pumpkin that will last forever. 

Even though they're not only used in the fall, mason jars just have a homey, autumnal vibe. Transform a few mason jars into candleholders, use them to hold a bouquet of fall mums, or fill them with acorns for a cute fall accent piece. 

Gather up the prettiest fall leaves in your yard, and use those to make a stunning collage that's fun to make with the kids and makes for a perfect wall hanging. 

Dried corn is abundant this time of year, available in stunning hues of yellow and burgundy. Arrange cobs of dried heirloom corn into a Thanksgiving centerpiece, or make your own door wreath.

If all else fails, add candles. They're available in tons of colors, and nothing makes a space look cozier than tons of candlelight.