31 Autumn Crafts for Adults
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Autumn is my favorite season – I love the vibrant colors and the sense of warmth and togetherness.
Bring out your artistic side and add a cozy touch to your home this autumn with my collection of 31 autumn crafts for adults.
From pumpkins to earrings, fall flowers to vases, there is something to inspire and delight crafters of every style and taste.
1. DIY Leaf Candle Holder
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For me, candlelight and vibrant autumn leaves are the essence of this season!
To make these beautiful DIY leaf candle holders, you need a glass jar, a set of faux leaves like these, and decorative accents like ribbons, beads, flowers, or glitter.
Stand them on your dinner table to instantly create the perfect fall mood.
2. Fall Mason Jar Centerpiece
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Here’s a fun technique – distressed chalk-painting transforms ordinary Mason jars like these into charming rustic pieces that add a unique touch to your craft projects.
Decorate the jars with burlap rosettes and raffia, stand them in a chalk-painted crate, and you have a fantastic table centerpiece.
Find more fall mason jar crafts here.
3. Striped Pumpkins
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Grinning pumpkins are a staple for fall, but how about mixing it up and making stunning striped pumpkins?
This fun project takes inspiration from Hudson Bay blankets to decorate faux pumpkins like these. I am obsessed with the vibrant, colorful stripes that create such a bold, eye-catching effect!
4. DIY Leaf Decor For Front Door
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If you think making fall decor will cost a fortune, this dollar store project gets you crafting on a budget.
Follow the steps to create a gorgeous fall-colored leaf display for your front door that will delight your guests when they arrive for the celebrations.
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5. DIY Bottle Vase Craft
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Upcycle glass bottles, learn to work with clay, and create unique vases to brighten up your home! This exciting craft project gives you bragging rights to show off your DIY home decor.
This project is perfect for adults and teens who want to learn to work with clay. Follow the steps in my blog post and send along some pictures of your creations.
6. Cute Sweater Vase
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If pricey decorative pieces at the department store have you walking away frustrated, this DIY project is here to save the day.
Who would have thought an old sweater could become a focal point on a dinner table?
You’ll need a large open-top vase, an old sweater, a piece of burlap like this, and lace ribbon. Follow the tutorial and create a unique vase that will become a conversation piece.
7. Upcycled Glitter Autumn Leaf Craft
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Turn old book pages into awesome fall leaves and decorate your home for autumn. I can’t stop making these glittery leaves and sticking them all over my walls!
This project is really easy, so why not involve the kids in a cozy fire-side crafting session?
If you want to expand your glitter stash, check out this budget-friendly set of 18 different colored glitters from Amazon.
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8. DIY Pumpkin Bushel Basket
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Get creative and transform a chipboard bushel basket like this into a fun pumpkin basket, perfect for your autumn decor.
It is a unique way to upcycle an inexpensive basket into a sensational table centerpiece or a special gift.
9. DIY Farmhouse Wood Beaded Pumpkin
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For me, this innovative craft project stands out with its unique combination of farmhouse and Scandinavian decorating styles.
You only need 3 supplies to make this stunning wood-beaded pumpkin: natural wooden beads, jute-covered wire, and some lamb ears.
This beautiful, soft-toned, and elegant design creates a stunning contrast against your bright orange pumpkins.
10. DIY Macrame Leaf Earrings
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I LUV Boho and I LUV macrame, so here is my take on Boho macrame earrings! If I can’t find them in the store, or I’m not prepared to pay a gazillion dollars for a pair, I make my own.
Follow my blog post and make your own macrame earrings. It’s an easy project, ideal for adults and teens.
You need 4mm single-strand cotton rope like this, jump rings, earring hooks, and 4 decorative beads of your choice.
11. Easy Dollar Store DIY Bandana Pumpkins
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My family loves pumpkin decor in the house during the autumn season, but using real pumpkins is not always an option.
These cool pumpkins are made using dollar store bandanas and look just as awesome as the real ones. You can finish them with or without the spines, depending on how much time you have.
12. DIY Book Pumpkin
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Let’s move from bandana pumpkins to paperback book pumpkins (I told you I love pumpkin decor!)
This budget-friendly craft uses a dollar store paperback book, ribbons, twigs, glue, paint, a craft knife, and everyday craft supplies.
Download the pumpkin pattern and start cutting your pages to create an eye-catching fall table centerpiece.
Find more fall crafts for seniors here.
13. DIY Beaded Indian Corn Craft
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Thanksgiving is so special – it’s a time to bond with family and friends, share a meal, and give thanks for all we have.
This Indian corn craft is a fun project that uses pony beads and tan colored pipe cleaners like these to create beautiful ears of corn. Add some flair to your fall decor and decorate your front door, porch, and dinner table.
14. Pumpkin Door Knob Hanger
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How cute are these pumpkin door knob hangers? This is an easy project that brings the essence of autumn into your home using materials you already have on hand.
You need fabric, cotton batting, felt, thread, and ribbons to make cute bows. String as many pumpkins as you want together to form a fun door hanger for a bedroom or study.
15. Pipe Cleaner Flowers
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These brightly colored flowers won’t droop or fade, and they are so easy to make.
To make one flower, you need 3 pipe cleaners for the petals and 2 pipe cleaners for the stem and leaf. Choose different colors to create cheery flowers that you can use to fill a vase or turn into fridge magnets.
I discovered this awesome set of pipe cleaners with 20 different colors, perfect for crafting a whole garden of whimsical flowers!
16. Pumpkins on Burlap with 4 Kinds of HTV
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If you want to experiment with HTV (Heat Transfer Vinyl), this is the perfect autumn project to get you started.
Create a stunning rustic fall sign, adorned with charming pumpkins, and framed in a black frame. The craft uses 4 vinyl designs – Patterned white buffalo check, Smooth (regular) orange, Glitter white, and Strip Flock black.
17. Polymer Clay Pumpkin Stack Earrings
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Working with Polymer clay is my latest obsession and what could be more fun than making a pair of pumpkin earrings to add a touch of whimsy to my fall outfits?
This Sculpey III Clay Sampler is ideal for beginners. It offers 30 vibrant colors to spark your creativity and bring your first clay projects to life.
Lindsay from Artsy-Fartsy Mama provides a step-by-step tutorial on how to create these amazing earrings.
18. DIY fall leaf bowl/basket
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This DIY leaf bowl will bring seasonal joy and the vibrant colors of autumn into your home.
Use clingfilm to cover your bowl or experiment with a balloon to learn a new crafting technique. Follow the steps in the tutorial and create a stunning table centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dinner.
19. Crochet Fall Earrings
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Calling crochet fans!
Embrace the spirit of the autumn season and make these awesome flower earrings embellished with black seed beads.
Choose vibrant fall colors like red, orange, yellow, and brown to enhance your fall OOTD. They also make heartfelt handmade gifts for fashion lovers.
20. Yarn-Wrapped DIY Glass Vase
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As crafters, we don’t spend a fortune in fancy stores on decor pieces, we make our own beautiful pieces that are one-of-a-kind!
This blog post teaches you how to turn an everyday glass vase into a stunning rustic ornament for your desk or dinner table.
Use a dollar store tall glass vase and gather white jute twine like this, natural jute twine, a hot glue gun, and scissors. You are ready to craft!
21. DIY Thanksgiving Pie Banner with Kunin Felt
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Thanksgiving means pies – apple pies, pumpkin pies, and blueberry pies!
This delightful craft guides you through creating a Thanksgiving pie banner filled with delicious Kunin Classic Felt pie slices and forks.
It’s perfect for hanging in your family room and enjoying throughout the autumn season. Download the pattern and start baking – sorry – crafting!
22. Granny Square Pumpkins
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Autumn decor is not complete without some form of crochet work, and these granny square pumpkins are cozy, charming, and full of fall vibes.
The blog post gives a choice of 3 granny square patterns and you can make up your own size and colors.
The chunky designs look fabulous in a bowl on a mantel, a shelf, or as a table centerpiece.
23. Shabby Chic Dollar Tree Pumpkin Wreath
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The great thing about this Dollar Tree wreath DIY tutorial is that it’s easy, budget-friendly, and perfect for beginners!
Head to your dollar store to find the supplies you need, and follow the steps in the blog post. Hang this lovely wreath on your front door as a warm and inviting welcome sign for your guests.
24. DIY Fall Wreath
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Here’s a fantastic autumn craft for a cozy night in with the girls. To make the wreath, you need a 14-inch foam wreath form like this, fall flowers, glittered leaf and berry picks, mini glittered pumpkins, and hemp cord.
The vibrant fall colors make me want to brave the chilly weather and stand outside my front door for hours admiring
this magnificent wreath!
25. DIY Phone Case
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Why not give your phone some TLC and wrap it up in a bright and beautiful fabric case? And, using autumn colors will make it the perfect accessory for your fall celebrations.
This phone cover also makes a fabulous personalized gift, especially when you select the fabric that matches the recipient’s taste and style.
26. DIY Wood Block Pumpkins
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If you are new to crafting and unsure where to start, this is the perfect project for a beginner.
To make this pumpkin, you will learn basic skills like painting wood blocks, distressing them with candle wax, cutting felt, and Mod Podging.
You can proudly display your wooden pumpkin and add a rustic autumn charm to your home decor.
27. Lace Pumpkins Hoop Craft
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Here’s a brilliant idea that’s easy to do and looks like you’re a crochet pro! In reality, you’re cleverly using cotton lace doilies – just the crafty hack we love!
Apart from everyday craft supplies, you’ll need 4-inch and 6-inch wooden embroidery hoops like these, as well as recycled wine corks (a great reason to open that vintage bottle you’ve been saving).
These eye-catching hoops will look stunning on your Thanksgiving table.
28. DIY Velvet Pumpkins
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Velvet always brings a touch of opulence, luxury, and elegance to your home. Make these sensational velvet pumpkins and incorporate them into a table centerpiece.
You will need crushed Panne fabric like this and some twigs from the garden. Fancy and fabulous!
29. DIY Fall Themed Balancing Wine Holder
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Try out your woodworking skills and make an awesome fall themed balancing wine holder for your celebrations or to offer as a gift.
The project calls for acorns, so this is the perfect time to get the kids warmly wrapped up and head out to your local park on a nature hunt.
30. Easy Decoupage Pumpkin With Napkins
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For this project, you can choose real or faux pumpkins – it’s up to you! The decoupage technique works perfectly on both.
Ina from Easy Crafting Pattern shows us how to master this exquisite craft and create beautiful autumn pumpkin decor pieces. I’m going to use these stunning fall themed paper napkins to embrace the colors of autumn.
31. Stylish No Sew Velvet Pumpkin for Fall
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My last craft is another … pumpkin! This lovely design features a foam pumpkin covered in plush velvet fabric.
It requires no sewing and is so easy to make. The stick in the middle adds a rustic touch – collect some on a relaxing autumn afternoon walk around the neighborhood.