Turn a Pile of Leaves Into 12 Fabulous Fall Crafts
By: Johanna Li
Oversize Leaf Artwork
A simply gorgeous way to show off colorful leaves, this project is a stunning centerpiece for your fall mantel.
Get the tutorial at Just A Girl.
Photo Credit: Just a Girl
Related: 22 Cozy Ways to Decorate Your Home This Season
Instant Wall Art
Instead of framing pressed foliage, simply adhere it to card stock with spray mount. Then, tack the naturally good-looking pinups into place.
Photo Credit: Alec Hemer
Autumn Leaf Candle Holder
Allow the warm colors of autumn leaves to shine throughout your home with these easy DIY candle holders.
Get this tutorial at Spark and Chemistry.
Photo Credit: Spark and chemistry
Leaf-Printed Linens
Warning: You might love this easy-to-make leaf-printed tablecloth enough to use it long past the end of fall.
Get the tutorial at Funtober.
Photo Credit: Funtober
Book + Leaf Garland
Adhere pressed leaves to pennant-shaped pages of an old book to create this gorgeous display.
Get the tutorial at Simple as That.
Photo Credit: Simple as That
Glittery Garland
Add a shimmer to fall foliage by applying Elmer’s glue and sprinkling glitter over your leaves.
Get the tutorial at 6th Street Design School.
Photo Credit:6th Street Design School
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Colorful Fall Bowl
Though the bloggers at Hello! Lucky used a faux leaf garland to craft this bowl, you can also try it out with backyard foliage, too.
Photo Credit:Hello Lucky
Fall Roses
Paper artist Kate Hurst put an autumnal spin on romantic roses by crafting them out of colorful maple leaves from her backyard.
Get the tutorial at Design*Sponge.
Photo Credit: Design Sponge
Leaf-Printed Paper
A perfect craft to make with your kids, these handmade leaf prints will look adorable hung on a refrigerator or play room wall.
Get the tutorial at Remodelista.
Photo Credit: Justine Hand, via Remodelista
Rustic Garland
Combine leaves, berries, pinecones, and pieces of quilt to turn a basic garland into a cute display.
Get the tutorial at Another Bright Idea.
Photo Credit: Another Bright Idea
Related: 11 Ways to Cozy Up Your Home for the Holidays
Framed Fall Leaf Art
Mount spray-painted leaves onto butcher paper to add a fall touch to basic picture frames.
Get the tutorial at 52 Mantels.
Photo Credit: 52 Mantels
Clay Leaf Bowls
Use air-dry clay and fallen leaves to make mini bowls that are perfect for jewelry, keys, and other knick-knacks.
Get the tutorial at Urban Comfort.
Photo Credit: Urban Comfort
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