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Brighten Up Your Home with These 15 Fall Craft Ideas

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Tomorrow is the first day of fall, and crafters everywhere are kicking off the season with new projects. The editors of AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com want you to get excited about fall crafting too, so we created 15 Fall Craft Ideas: Free Fall Craft Projects and Tutorials, a list of  free, festive fall crafts that are easy and fun for crafters of all sorts.

Some of my absolute favorite crafts this season showed me that even traditional fall decorations can be taken to the next level. Our collection includes festive fall decorations that use inexpensive materials in order to create both simple and artistic designs. With both indoor and outdoor projects, everything from your doorstep to your dining room table will show off your fall crafting skills.

Paper is a versatile craft material, so we had to make sure our fall craft projects list included some of our top paper crafts. No matter what skill level you’re at, you’ll be able to create a paper craft with creative results. We’ve compiled projects that show you how to craft using your own recyclables or leaves in your backyard, and for those looking to bring more intricate details to their crafts, our list also includes intricate quilling projects. These paper crafts show the endless possibilities this accessible material has.

We’d never forget the kids at AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com, so if you’re hoping to get your children involved in some fun fall craft projects, be sure to check out our list’s easy fall crafts for kids. Our collection provides crafts of all kinds to ensure that children of all ages can express their creativity safely. These adorable crafts are a great way to spend an afternoon and encourage your children to try new activities with results they’re sure to be proud of.

If you’re a fan of DIY clothing crafts, then definitely check out our list of 15 fall craft ideas for some creative wearable crafts. Whether you can sew or not, you’ll find clothing and jewelry crafts that are a much cheaper alternative to buying clothes from a store. These projects give you a way to show your own sense of style to upgrade plain clothes and everyday household objects.

For new crafts that aren’t just for the holidays, take a look at our collection of 15 Fall Craft Ideas: Free Fall Craft Projects and Tutorials, which has projects inspired by the entire fall season and its many beautiful elements. We’ve compiled ideas for crafters of all skill levels and ages, so get the family ready to bring the spirit of fall into your home this upcoming season.

What part of the fall season do you look forward to the most? We’d love to read your thoughts, so be sure to comment below.

Cinema Saturdays: How to Create a Pumpkin With Paper Strips

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The pumpkin is an iconic image associated with the fall season, and AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com has found many crafters who have been inspired to create their own interpretations of this festive gourd. You too can learn to bring a modernized look to the pumpkins used in your fall decor with this tutorial. Using only brightly colored paper pieces and your own creative design ideas, you’ll construct a cute little craft that will cost you next to nothing. This tutorial shows you that you don’t need to buy expensive materials or products that you can only use once to create something that’s sure to catch everyone’s attention no matter where you put it.

How to Create a Pumpkin With Paper Strips:

What’s your favorite pumpkin craft? We’d love to hear your ideas, so be sure to comment below.

Link Love: Fall Leaf Crafts

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It’s mid-September and all signs are pointing to fall. I have mixed feelings about this seasonal change, mostly because I cherish those long, lazy summer evenings. It’s okay though, because I can now look forward to all of  the pretty colors in nature. During the summer, the trees are a bright green but come autumn, the leaves begin to fall and the ground is blanketed with beautiful, colorful leaves that crunch under your feet. It’s time to embrace this new season and make crafts that emphasize the beauty of autumn. This fall, wear leaves on your clothes, hang them in your home or incorporate them in your gifts.

You can gather leaves for a variety of projects or simply use materials such as felt, paper or leather to create your own. Be sure to include muted red, burnt oranges and soft yellows in your projects!

What’s great about fall crafts that incorporate leaves is that they can be tailored to fit all skill levels. If you have kids, use fun products like shaving cream to make your own leaves. Better yet, add some sparkle to your space with some Prized Pumpkins. This is a great opportunity to bond as a family and teach them about the changing seasons. Plus, you can display the finished project all season long.

If you need a little time to yourself, make a more complicated project such as the Apple and Pineapple Wreath. This elegant and simple home decor craft looks great on your door or hung over your mantel. Because this project utilizes spray paint and pins, it’s better if older crafters give it a whirl. If you love to hang wreath in the fall, consider any of these 19 Decorative Front Door Wreaths – it’s a great way to greet guests.

Sure, it’s sad that summer is over. The upside is that you can now change the way you look at crafts and celebrate all the great aspects of fall. Embrace the wonderful aspects of the season and add a few leaves to your next craft project.

 

  1. Maple Leaf Brooch from TonyaUtkina
  2. Wax Paper and Crayon Fall Leaves from V and Co.
  3. Leafy Zipper Pull from Eleen
  4. Paper Leaf Garlands from On My Honor…
  5. Fall Leaf Candle from Gingerbread Snowflakes
  6. DIY Leather Leaf Hair Pin from Homemade Heart Craft
  7. Salt Dough Leaf Prints from That Artist Woman
  8. Shaving Cream Painted Fall Leaves from Little Wonders Days
  9. DIY Leaf Wreath from Twig & Thistle

 

What do you love about fall?

Link Love: Wreaths You’ll Fall in Love With!

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Even though there are still a few days of summer left, there’s no denying that autumn is approaching.  There’s a chill in the air, the rainy days have returned, and most importantly, the stores are stocking up on Halloween candy!

One of my favorite things about fall is decorating for the season.  I love the warm colors and the smell of fresh cinnamon, clove, pine, and fire.  When it comes to fall decorations, a great place to start is creating a seasonal wreath.  Since visitors are in abundance during the fall, having a beautiful wreath on your door is a great way to greet family and friends for Halloween and Thanksgiving.

I love this Circle of Autumn Wreath.  This is a project that truly sparkles and it looks easy and fun to make.  I love how the leaves look with that fun and snazzy glitter coat.

I’m also a big fan of using recycled materials, so I was sure to bookmark this Pretty Paper Wreath when I saw it.  What this wreath lacks in color, it makes up for in design.  You could also use newspaper to achieve a similar look, or cut up an old paper bag if you want it to look like burlap.

Finally, this Colorful Fall Wreath is perfect for the thrifty crafter.  You could easily make this wreath out of items you’d find at the dollar store, so you can get the look you love for pennies on the dollar.  That’s my kind of crafting!

Want more fall wreath ideas?  Check out our collection of 19 Decorative Front Door Wreaths for Fall!

We’re not the only ones who are ready to start decorating with leaves and pumpkins.  Here are a few other fall wreaths from bloggers all over the Web.

  1. Fall Wreath with Burlap from Sweet Passions on a Thrifty Dime
  2. Fall Pom Pom Wreath from Nature’s Heirloom
  3. Fall Rag Wreath from Cassie & Co.
  4. Free Spirit Fall Wreath from Positively Spendid
  5. Welcome Fall Wreath from Miss Lovie Creations
  6. Fall Wreath from Every Creative Endeavor
  7. Yarn Wreath from Home Stories A to Z
  8. Rolled Burlap and Rosette Fall Wreath from Just Sew Sassy
  9. Fall Wreath with Felt Rosette Flowers from Crafting Mom

Cinema Saturdays: How to Make a Fall Wreath

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If you’re looking for an elegant addition to your fall decor for the upcoming holiday season, watch this tutorial to learn to make your very own fall wreath. Rather than spending your money on a store-bought wreath, try your hand at a project that uses cheap and accessible items that you may already have in your home. Decorative wreaths are a huge hit this holiday season, so join in the crafting fun with this intricate design that’s much less difficult to make than it looks (your guests will never know!). The editors here at AllFreeHolidayCrafts want to help make your fall decorations stand out, and this wreath is the perfect touch.

 How to Make a Fall Wreath:

What do you think is the most popular fall craft this year? Whether it’s a wreath or uses a leaf, we’d love to know, so comment below.

The Secret to Easy Holiday Crafting: Watch and Learn!

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For me, crafting is sort of like shopping.  The idea of going to the mall and taking my clothes on and off and trying to figure out what looks good and what doesn’t is just so… exhausting.  But I also love clothes and want to keep my closet stocked with cute shirts and nice jeans.  So shopping is something that I look forward to and dread at the same time.  That’s why I always go shopping with a friend.  Not only is it great to have company and someone to commiserate with when pair after pair of jeans just won’t fit, it’s also a great motivation to actually GO shopping.  My friend Alyssa calls me and says “we’re going shopping” and, as much as I don’t want to, I go.  And guess what?  I end up having a good time.

I’m the same way with crafting.  It’s something I want to do and I always love the finished product, but the actual process, especially the whole “getting started” thing is a little bit intimidating for me.  I never quite know if I have the right materials, if I’m doing the steps right, if my project is looking how it’s supposed to at each stage of the process and a whole host of other concerns.

That’s why it was such a huge moment for me when I first discovered craft tutorials on YouTube.  I guess I had never thought about it before, but once I found one, I was hooked.  Click after click after click, I just kept finding more awesome videos that actually SHOWED you how to make things.  And the people giving the instructions were so nice and friendly.  It was sort of like I had a whole new bunch of crafting buddies, except I had never met any of them before!  Since I live by myself and usually am a solitary crafter, it was really nice to have some company while I made my projects!

With the holidays just around the corner, you’re probably planning a bunch of DIY projects.  If you’re like me and would rather follow along with someone as they make something instead of just reading a list of steps, you’ll appreciate the collection of videos on the AllFreeHolidayCrafts YouTube channel.  There are tons of great ideas for the upcoming holiday season, including a Christmas Card Gift Set and instructions to make Easy Poinsettia Flowers to decorate for Christmas.  There are also some fun seasonal projects on the channel.  My favorites are the Fall Blocks Tutorial and the Winter Wreath Tutorial.

Check out a couple of the videos below and then be sure to subscribe to the channel (it’s the little yellow “Subscribe” button on the left of the screen).  That way you’ll know whenever a new craft video is posted!

Happy Crafting!

Tell us:  What kinds of videos would you like to see on the AllFreeHolidayCrafts YouTube channel?  We’re taking suggestions!

This Week on Cool2Craft TV – Back to School

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Join host Tiffany Windsor and her special guests for this week’s episode of Cool2Craft TV. This new episode features fun back to school ideas. EcoHeidi is decorating a wooden pencil box with the vintage Aleene’s Look of Copper Enamel with glue and acrylic paint, Candace Jedrowicz creates a quick and easy upcycled fabric book cover and Tiffany creates a graffiti t-shirt. Monday August 15, 2011 at 9 am Pacific/ 10 am Mountain/ 11 am Central/ noon Eastern. Watch craft demos and join in the live chat at showtime at Cool2Craft.com.

8-15-11 Cool2Craft TV - Back to School

It’s easy to watch Cool2Craft TV right from your computer. This episode airs Monday August 15, 2011 9am Pacific/10am Mountain/11 am Central/noon Eastern. Go to http://cool2craft.com and find the Livestream player and chat box. See you Monday!

Watch live streaming video from cool2craft at livestream.com

This Week on Cool2Craft TV – Fabulous Fall

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Join host Linda Peterson for this week’s episode of Livin’ the Creative Life TV on the Cool2Craft TV Channel. This new episode features fabulous Fall projects. Linda is showing how to create a Fall shadow box, a mixed media sunflower canvas, and a wrap and wear acorn pendant. Monday August 8, 2011 at 9 am Pacific/ 10 am Mountain/ 11 am Central/ noon Eastern. Watch craft demos and join in the live chat at showtime at Cool2Craft.com.

8-8-11 Livin' the Creative Life with Linda Peterson - Fabulous Fall

It’s easy to watch Cool2Craft TV right from your computer. This episode airs Monday August 8, 2011 9am Pacific/10am Mountain, 11 am Central, noon Eastern. Go to http://cool2craft.com and find the Livestream player and chat box. See you Monday!

Watch live streaming video from cool2craft at livestream.com

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