DIY Ways to Use Fall Leaves

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower –Albert Camus

Fall is a season of beautiful colors, cooler weather, pumpkin spice, and falling leaves. Bring the warm colors of fall into your home with these beautiful and simple DIY ways to use fall leaves. When the leaves start falling, don’t rush to rake them up or jump in a pile over and over and over – as tempting as it may be! Reserve a handful or two (look for leaves that aren’t too dry and brittle, so your arrangement will last longer) for some fall-inspired DIYing.

Get inspired from the DIY ways use fall leaves below and use your imagination and create some fascinating fall leaf decorations:

Leaf Pillow Cases: Turn leaves into the ultimate fall stamp with just a bit of black fabric paint. This bold leaf graphic transforms these plain, decorative pillows into a stand-out piece of living room decor.

Gold Lead Mobile: As you know by now, mobiles aren’t just for nurseries anymore, so do trick out your ceiling with this dashing gold leaf mobile.

Leaf Place Cards: Save that gold spray paint for this easy DIY that turns fallen leaves into personalized place cards. Another great idea for Thanksgiving.

Painted Leaf Banner: Take the bold approach when it comes to natural leaf garland. These color block leaves look so clean and modern, they could for sure decorate your room all year long.

Stamped Metallic Leaf Plates: This might be the perfect way to deck out that set of white thrift store plates in time for Thanksgiving. Food-safe metallic paint gives a handsome shine to the stunning natural graphics.

Glitter Leaves Garland: Embrace the dark browns and rich golds of autumn with a glittery twist. Hang this garland anywhere in your pad that could use some extra sparkle. This is a great DIY for the kiddos.

Pennant Leaf Garland: We love the idea that a leaf-collecting outing with the fam can turn into a day of making together. Be sure to get the kids involved in this easy DIY, which uses dried leaves to embellish a pennant banner made from old books.

Fall Leaf Christmas Light Garland: If you’re looking for a really easy, fun and inexpensive way to bring some autumn decor into your home, this is for you! All it takes is a string of fairy lights a collection of beautiful fall leaves, waxed paper and some Uhu glue…

Painted Leaf Tree: With a few leaves and some finger paints, your child can create a beautiful tree for fall. Just let them paint a large leaf with a multitude of different colors and before the paint dries, press it against clean paper. This creates a beautiful tree because the leaf veins work like branches. This is a great project for toddlers and younger children.

Bring nature’s magic indoors with these DIY ways to use fall leaves.

Have you used leaves in a fall-inspired project? Tell us in the comments below!

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