Round Up Ideas: Our Favorite Fall Crafts to Try

3 Easy DIY Jar Projects

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Our post named Fall Crafts: 3 Easy DIY Jar Projects gives ideas on how to make the most of empty jars. If you have mason jars lying around, this is a great project to try. You can turn the jars into candleholders, decorate them with fall elements, or paint them bright colors. Mason jars are versatile and can be used in a host of projects.

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DIY Leaf Bowl

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One of the best things about fall is the leaves. They are not only beautiful to look at, they make stylish décor. If you love fall leaves, make a bowl using the instructions in this post: Fall Decor: DIY Leaf Bowl. You can make large bowls, small ones, and even plates. Look for leaves with the same color to create monochromatic bowls. If you want something more unique, choose those with different colors.

Fall Gourd Planter

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Whoever knew that gourds could make the most beautiful of planters? Well, they do and the best part is that the planters are simple to make. They will add pizzazz to your home and blend in with the environment. In this post – Fall DIY Planter: Using Gourds as Gorgeous Flower Displays – we talk about how you can easily turn your gourds into planters.

Sugar and Spice Garland Craft

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There is no denying it, sugar and spice make a powerful combination. If new inventions are your cup of tea, you’ll want to try this craft. The garland offers two great things: beauty and a lovely aroma. It can be used both indoors and out and infuses interiors with pungent fall flavors. Display it on your front door, on the mantel, or on a plain wall. Get the instructions in this post: Fall DIY Project: Sugar and Spice Garland Craft.

Fall, the season of falling leaves and refreshing colors, is a joy to behold. It offers many free elements you can use inside and outside your home. Try one of these crafts this season and enliven your dwelling. If you are a DIY aficionado, tackle all of them. You can tweak the crafts to create your own unique ones. Don’t let fall pass by without tackling a craft.

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Easy DIY Craft: Stenciled Jar Vases

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You’ll love the vases so much you won’t know where to place them. To make these DIY jars, follow these simple steps.

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Watch a Video – DIY Stenciled Jar Vases

Link to Video: How to make stenciled jar vases

Things You’ll Need

• Chalk paint
• Craft paint
• Sandpaper
• Mason jars
• Sponge brush
• Stencils
• Flowers (natural or artificial)

Procedure

1. Use the sponge brush to apply the chalk paint on all the jars. Leave the jars to dry for about 2-3 hours or overnight.
2. If you want the jars to have a distressed/antique look, sand them after they dry.
3. Tape the stencils to the jars and paint them with acrylic paint in a different color from the chalk paint. You can use your favorite color.
4. Add fresh flowers and you are good to go.

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You can use real flowers and put water in the vases or use artificial ones. The great thing about this DIY craft is that you don’t have to have a green thumb for a wonderful outcome. The vases are a perfect update for spring. Needless to say, you will love how they will turn out. They will look stunning in your home and add fresh appeal. All your guests will love them and ask you for the DIY tips. If you are in a rush, you can use spray paint because it dries quickly. It also has a lovely sheen that is hard to achieve with other types of paint.

Where would you place your stenciled jar vases?

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How to Create an Autumn Mantel this Season

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Add Pieces of Art

Place your art at the center of the mantel so you can decorate around it and create a unique look. Find art that reflects the warm outdoors or create DIY art if you can. Making your own art is an inexpensive way of creating spring decorations. Arrange vases with winter flowers and other decorations on both sides of the art. Focus on striking a balance so that the arrangement looks symmetrical. You don’t have to use similar items on each side, just those of the same size.

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Embrace White Decor

Decorating with white is timeless and can be dressed up or down instantly. Place white pitchers and dishes on the mantel and mix them with birds’ eggs and light-green foliage to create an autumn-inspired arrangement. For a natural element, add rattan chargers and birds’ nests. Natural elements will give your display textural contrast. To complete the look, add a piece de resistance. It can be a clock, mirror, or artwork.

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Create a Symmetrical Arrangement

Symmetrical compositions show order and harmony. They are loved by many homeowners because they help a fireplace maintain an orderly look. You can use the popular principal of “three plus one” if you want to create balance without too much symmetry. Place a large item on one side of the mantel and 3 related items on the other side.

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Since fireplaces attract the most attention in the colder months, it is only fair that you decorate your mantel to reflect the season. There are no set rules for decorating fireplace mantels so you can create your own look. Draw inspiration from the above tips and show off your personal taste and style. Avoid cluttering the area and choose the right items to ensure you don’t divert attention from the fireplace. Try this autumn craft this year and make your mantel the focal point of your living room.

How do you decorate your mantel in autumn?