Quick, name the best thing about fall: that's right, the colorful changing leaves. Yes, autumn is the only time of the year when you can see the trees turn into amazing masterpieces of red, yellow and orange. For those that love this time of season, here are 13 easy and decorative DIY projects to bring those amazing colors into your home!
1. Framed Leaves
This DIY project is ridiculously easy, and is the perfect way to show off the beautiful leaf colors that autumn brings us.
2. Mosaic Leaves
This beautiful project allows you to show off all of the season's different colors in a single piece. Not only does it pack a powerful visual punch, but it's also extremely easy; simply cut up leaves, color them, and put them back together like puzzle pieces!
3. Giving Thanks Hanging Leaves
For those that also want to get into the Thanksgiving spirit and show off what they're thankful for, these hanging leaves are a great way to decorate.
4. Golden Leaf Mobile / Chandelier
There's nothing more beautiful than watching leaves drift slowly to the ground. Now, with this DIY project, you can see them gorgeously suspended in the air. Used as either a mobile or as a chandelier, paint leaves any color you please to create a stunningly simple piece of decor.
5. Leaf Creatures
This DIY project is perfect for children. Let their imaginations run wild, and be amazed at the kind of animals and creatures they can create!
6. Leaf Wreath
Not only can you decorate the leaves individually by painting patterns or colors, but you can weave them all together to create a simple yet beautiful wreath.
7. Autumn Leaves Vase
It's as simple as taking some branches from outside and placing them inside the vase. It's easy and simple and brings brilliant fall colors into your home.
8. Linen Prints
This project requires a bit more work, but it's well worth the effort. Making this print gives you a great, almost-ghostly pattern that's subtle but cool.
9. Leaf Place Cards
These table place cards are simple and will signify the start of the season.
10. Autumn Lanterns
For a beautiful autumn glow, paste leaves on the outside of the jar, and place a small candle or light inside to see the colorful lights fill the room at night.
11. Leaf Candles
For a great decorative piece, tie some autumn leaves around your candles, using yarn for a great rustic look!
12. Garland of Leaves
This versatile and simple decoration can be hung anywhere from your room to outside.
13. Leaf Bowl
One of the more complicated of DIY projects, this bowl is great for coffee tables or right by the front door. They can hold treats, keys, or anything you can think of!
