Learn how to make these EASY fall crafts for adults you’ll love! Featuring pumpkins, acorns, leaves, owls, and more. Get great – and inexpensive – ideas for gifts or decor.
As summer comes to a close, and the temperatures lower . . . I start to feel the happy feelings. I think my fellow autumn lovers know what I mean.
The weather gets crisp, and the pumpkin recipes and lattes start a flowin’. I want to get creative with oranges and mustards and browns. And I might even use some glitter – you just never know.
But here’s the thing – while fall crafting might seem like kid stuff with its jack-o’-lanterns and scarecrow art, we adults deserve our own crafting fun, too. In fact, there’s a whole world of sophisticated, autumn-inspired crafts that are perfect for grown-ups like us.
From gorgeous DIY home decor to creative projects that help us celebrate the season in style, there’s no reason the kids should have all the autumn crafting fun!
That’s why today, I’m thrilled to share some of my favorite fall crafts for adults.
Whether you’re looking to add a touch of fall magic to your home, create handmade gifts for friends, or just enjoy some ‘me time’ with your glue gun and paintbrush, these projects will give you the perfect excuse to embrace your inner artist.
So, grab your supplies, light that pumpkin-scented candle, and let’s dive into the cozy world of autumn crafting.
After all, the season isn’t just about pumpkin patches and hayrides – it’s about getting creative, making something beautiful, and enjoying every single moment of it.
Are you ready to check out these unique autumn projects? Take a peek at the list below and let me know which ones are your favorites in the comments!
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Easy DIY Leaf Bowl
Learn how to make a DIY bowl using dollar store supplies and fabric stiffener. This is so easy, even a kid can do it. Perfect autumn craft.
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Paper Mache Pumpkins
Learn how to make a paper mache pumpkin using inexpensive supplies! This is a fun family activity for your fall decorating.
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Pretty Painted Acorns
Learn how to paint acorns – they make the perfect budget fall craft! Pick your favorite colors for your painted acorns, then display.
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Steve Carrell
Wine Cork Pumpkins
Learn how to make the cutest wine cork pumpkins for fall decorating! This cork pumpkin craft is easy enough for beginning crafters. The whole family will enjoy this autumn decor project, and it’s done in three easy steps
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Desiree Campbell
DIY Pumpkin Mason Jars
These pumpkin jars will make the cutest gifts and they are also perfect for centerpieces for Halloween AND Thanksgiving. They are so fun and easy to make!
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Easy Fall Season Sign
This pretty fall season sign was made with a piece of scrapbook paper (under $1!), scrap wood, and Mod Podge. It's the perfect decor piece!
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ribbonsandglue.com
Fall Button Letters
These fall button letters are made with simple craft store supplies! You can put buttons on one or all of the letters, depending on the look you like.
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Steve Carrell
Fall Gnomes
Learn how to make the cutest DIY fall gnomes to accent your seasonal decor! These are such an easy autumn project – great for kids or adults.
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How to Preserve Leaves with Mod Podge
Learn how to preserve leaves with Mod Podge! This is the perfect way to keep the color in leaves of all kinds. Get the how-to here.
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Steve Carrell
How to Make Cork Trivets in Four Easy Steps
It’s so EASY to make DIY trivets with cork! This tutorial shows you how to make cork trivets in four easy steps – adapt it to any design you like.
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Pretty Life Girls
This Fall Garland is Cute and Budget Friendly!
With a few basic supplies, you can easily whip up a fall garland. It’s simple to make, and this pretty seasonal decor that won’t break the bank! This would look great on the mantel.
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Cheryl Sorce
DIY Mini Fall Banners Made from Felt
Fall banners are easy to make out of felt, and perfect for celebrating the season! Learn how to make this mini version, easy for all ages.
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www.320sycamoreblog.com
Acorn Frame
Take a dollar store frame and make it perfect for fall with real acorns. This is one of the easiest acorn crafts you’ll ever do.
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www.thecountrycook.net
Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins
Mason jar lid pumpkins with a cinnamon stick stem makes the cutest fall centerpiece. It is easy to make and you only need lid rings and spray paint!
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How to Make a Fall Sign
You can make your own fall sign in three easy steps! You're going to use wood, scrapbook paper, and letters. Easy to customize!
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Pretty Chalk Painted Pumpkin Decor
Create simple pumpkin decorations with chalk finish, diamond dust, and Mod Podge! This craft idea is so easy and perfect for fall.
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Leaf Gift Tags
Use Mod Podge on clay in this gift tag project, that works well for place settings as well. Perfect for fall and SO easy to make.
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Steve Carrell
A Book Page Pumpkin is Perfect Fall Decor
Book pages are used in so many decorations and work with a variety of decor. In this tutorial, make a fun fall book page pumpkin!
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Fall Leaves Frame
If you love autumn crafts, this falling leaves frame will put you in the mood! It's so easy to do. Just grab your Mod Podge and some gems.
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thecardswedrew.com
Fall Pumpkin Wall Decor
You're going to cut rulers for this project and turn them into – pumpkins! It's kind of like Cinderella on the night of the ball, except this time the result is a cute fall craft that you can display.
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Glitter Acorn Decor to Make Your Fall Sparkle
Make your fall sparkle with this DIY acorn decor! These glitter acorns are easy enough for a kid to make, and are so pretty.
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diycandy.com
Pool Noodle Wreath That Wows
This pool noodle wreath is easy to create on a budget – and looks great! You’d never guess that it’s made from a foam noodle.
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frugalfun4boys.com
Wood Slice Owl Ornaments
Have you seen those wood slices in the craft store? Of course you have. You can turn them into the cutest hootie-hoots! Hang these wood slice owls everywhere in your home for autumn. Kids love them!
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heyletsmakestuff.com
Easy Halloween Pumpkin Hoops
Decorate for the fall in a flash — these easy pumpkin embroidery hoops take less than 15 minutes to make!
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designertrapped.com
How to Make Apple Candles
This is the perfect centerpiece for your fall table! These festive apple candles are one of my favorite projects. Quick and easy, it takes about 10 minutes and 10 dollars to create this beautiful seasonal tablescape!
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Jessica Anderson
Unique Fall Canvas Stenciled with Real Leaves
I love unique autumn crafts, and this fall canvas project definitely qualifies! Use spray paint and leaves to make fun, seasonal wall art.
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DIY Nautical Pumpkin
This DIY nautical pumpkin uses Mod Podge and fabric to turn a gourd into fantastic fall decor! Learn how easy it is to make here
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Amy Buchanan
Fall Tealight Candle Holders
Dress up your home for fall with luminaries! Gather natural materials to create seasonal candle holders using recycled Oui yogurt jars.
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Easy Leaf Rocks You’ll Have to Paint
These leaf rocks are really cute! They compliment the rest of your Halloween rocks quite nicely, and they aren't hard to paint at all.
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Make a Fall Canvas with Pumpkin Seeds
Learn how to make a fall canvas with an unusual material – pumpkin seeds! This project is easy and makes great art for the autumn season.
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Aki Altuna
Jack O’ Lantern Mason Jar
If you love pumpkins as much as I do, this pumpkin mason jar is a perfect fall idea. These jack o’ lanterns are really easy to make!
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lessthanperfectlifeofbliss.com
Pumpkin Pie Garland
I just about squealed when I saw this garland! All things pumpkin are all right by me during the holidays. You're going to use felt to make this delicious garland, and of course there is whipped cream on top.
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Make Mod Podge Pumpkins with Maps!
Try a seasonal craft that is a bit different with these unique Mod Podge pumpkins! These DIY pumpkins are SO easy to make.
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Amy Bell
Felt Leaf Embroidery Hoop Art
This super easy project requires just a few basic supplies and only a half hour or so to make. Even if the leaves haven’t started falling in your neck of the woods, this felt leaf embroidery hoop art will tide you over until they do!
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www.houseofhawthornes.com
DIY Wood Slice Owl
What a hoot! This adorable owl is a super QUICK and EASY DIY wood slice project for fall home decor or any time of the year.
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Jessica Anderson
Pretty Scrapbook Paper Leaf Decor for Autumn
If you love easy fall crafts that make a huge impact – try this scrapbook paper leaf decor in a frame. Free template and SVG files are available.
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Steve Carrell
Clay Leaves
Learn to make unique polymer clay leaves with this easy guide. You can make dishes perfect for gifts or autumn home decor!
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www.cleverlysimple.com
Easy Fall Luminary
This fall craft is so easy to make and costs less than $5! Using a tin can to make a luminary in a leaf pattern is a great DIY idea for kids for autumn.
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www.sadieseasongoods.com
Fabric Bandana Pumpkins
Use an orange or black Halloween bandana to create some fabric pumpkins or bandana pumpkins for fall and Halloween decor on a budget!
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DIY Napkin Rings
Make DIY napkin rings for fall using an unlikely supply! These are so easy to make, budget friendly and look great on your autumn table.
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Coastal Sand Pumpkins
These sand pumpkins are EASY to make and perfect for adding to a coastal fall decor display! So simple that even kids can help.
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If you enjoyed these easy craft ideas, let me know in the comments! You should also check out our other adult craft posts. Bookmark them for later:
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Susan
Saturday 3rd of August 2024
These are very cute
Karen
Thursday 21st of September 2023
Love all your cute and mostly easy! projects. Several that I want to try.
Amy
Tuesday 3rd of October 2023
Thank you!