15 Easy Fall Crafts for Adults to Celebrate the Harvest Season
Wreaths, centerpieces, and plenty of pumpkins!
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While crafting is fun all year round, there's something about the fall that makes a DIYer want to go into full gear. Between the DIY fall décor ideas and fall decorations for the inside of your house and the fall door decorations and outdoor decorations for outside, there are so many festive items to create and display during the harvest season. In fact, it might seem a bit overwhelming if you're not quite sure where to start this year. So, if you're browsing fall crafts for adults, you've come to the right place!
Now, that's not to say that these DIY fall craft ideas can't be fall crafts for kids if there's an extra little set of hands or two. It simply means there's a little bit more sophistication in the end result that an adult might appreciate a bit more. And that also doesn't mean that these crafts are particularly difficult or time consuming. On the contrary, many of these projects take less than an hour and even beginner crafters won't find too challenging. Try your hand at some white pumpkin décor that can double as Halloween decorations or corn stalk décor to celebrate the season. There are fall wreaths and fall centerpieces to decorate your home, but there are also fun little ideas like a pumpkin "pi" shirt for a laugh and handmade soap that looks like a slice of pie. So get ready to get crafty, because you'll be busy all season long with these fun ideas.
Herringbone Mini Pumpkins
No carve, no problem: All you need to create these adorable mini pumpkins is a copper or gold paint pen. You can use real or faux pumpkins and have them ready in less than ten minutes.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
Foraged Fall Wreath
Head out into nature to forage for balls from sweetgum trees to create this rustic yet elegant wreath. And if you don't live in an area that has sweetgums available? Don't worry, you can simply order them online.
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
Pumpkin Pi Shirt
Your inner math nerd needs you to make this shirt. Pumpkin pi, get it? Simply download the template, cut out some transfer vinyl, and attach to a tee.
Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger.
Fresh Cornstalk Fall Wreath
Use fresh cornstalks to decorate your door. It only takes about six attached to a grapevine wreath to create this stunner. Hang as is or get more stalks to frame the door to match.
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
Pumpkin Pie Soap
Did this fool your eyes for a second? That's the point! This soap is meaNt to look and smell just like pumpkin pie. It even has a sprinkle of cinnamon like the real thing!
Get the tutorial at Club Crafted.
Blue and White Chinoiserie Pumpkins
These stunning blue and white designs are easier than they look! Skip the painting and let your Cricut cutter do the work. Add a pop of rose gold foil for added style.
Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair.
Drop Cloth Sunflowers
Hello, rustic charm! Drop cloth is stained with coffee to create dimension in the petals, and the plaid centers stays perfectly round thanks to mason jar lids. The result are beautiful sunflowers you'll want to display all season.
Get the tutorial at DIY Beautify.
Leaf-Stamped Tea Towels
Add a little touch of the season to your kitchen with these stamped tea towels. The best thing about them? You use actual leaves from outside to create the shapes, so you don't have to buy separate stamps.
Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.
3-D Wood Pumpkins and Gourds
Talk about a gourd-geous idea! Made from stained or painted plywood, these 3-D stunners will look great as is or lit with LED candles, both inside and outside your house.
Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.
Yarn Wrapped Candles
Isn't this an elegant way to dress up some simple candles? All you do is wrap the yarn of your choice around and glue it down. Make them last longer by using LED candles instead of wax.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
Simple Painted Acorn Garland
Another fun thing to forage for are acorns! Make sure you look for ones with pretty tops to make it easier to thread them, then just paint the bottom whatever color you desire. They make an excellent vertical display or draped delicately over a mantel.
Get the tutorial at The Merry Thought.
Pumpkin Vase
It's just not a list of fall crafts without at least one pumpkin vase. This one uses a faux pumpkin so you can reuse it year after year. The only thing you need to do to make it look different is switch up the floral arrangement inside!
Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and a Princess.
Fall Pumpkin Patch Sign
You don't have to actually go pumpkin picking to evoke that fall harvest feel. Make and hang this little sign instead! Create your own stencil first and then paint inside for cleaner lines.
Get the tutorial at Little Red Window.
Framed Wood Flowers
Shades of creams, tans, and burgundies make a stunning autumnal display. Made with affordable sola wood flowers, you simply glue them on a wood frame and embellish with whatever you want.
Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.
Sponge Stamped Fall Table Runner
A simple way to create a fall tablescape is with a runner. This geometric option is painted with a template that you cut out yourself using scissors and a pop-up kitchen sponge. We love the neutral colors used here, but you can do any color you want!
Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.
AnnMarie Mattila is the Senior Editor for The Pioneer Woman, covering a wide range of topics from food and cooking to home, beauty, style, and more.
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