21 Simple and Cute DIY Fall Decor Ideas

Looking to decorate you fall this year on a budget? We’ve come up with a list of 20 DIY fall decor ideas that won’t break the bank but will still have your family and friends asking where you bought that beautiful fall decoration. We have some great indoor and outdoor ideas for you that we’ve divided up for you below. 

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Super Cute Indoor Fall Decor Ideas

First up we have a list of indoor decor ideas for you. These are perfect for your fall table, mantle, or shelving. Most of these projects require very little if any crafting skills. 

Pumpkin Mason Jar

Make these adorable pumpkin mason jars in no time. No crafting skills required and minimal supplies are needed. Choose the colors you’d like to match your existing fall decor. You can also choose any style or size mason jar to create your own little mason jar pumpkin patch. 

Wooden Bead Pumpkin

This trendy wooden bead pumpkin craft is great for your table or mantel this fall. If desired, you can paint or stain the beads for more color. Such a unique, quick, and easy craft to make this fall.

DIY Dollar Store Pumpkin Topiary Craft

These cute DIY pumpkin topiaries are so simple to make and would look great inside or outside this fall!

Standing Scarecrow Gnome 

Jump on the gnome bandwagon with this super cute standing scarecrow gnome. Believe it or not, no sewing is required to assemble this gnome, just hot glue! This one is great even for a beginner. 

Autumn Wood Block Home Decor

I just love this autumn wood block decor. Stack them tall or stand them next to each other whatever your space allows for. Perfect addition to a mantle.  

Fall Pillar Candles 

Bring in a warm and cozy feel this fall with these fall pillar candles. Follow the step by step tutorial to create these colorful pillar candles. Free SVG files are included! This is a great budget friendly project. 

Bandana Pumpkins

I’m loving these bandana pumpkins. Coming together in minutes and costing only $5 for two pumpkins you’ll find yourself wanting to make more! Add a beautiful country feel to your fall decor this year. 

Tin Punched Votive Candles

Classy and festive these tin punches votives will surly class up your Thanksgiving dinner table. They are easier to make than you think. Paint your cans any color you’d like to match your holiday table colors. 

Metallic Wooden Pumpkin Blocks

If you’ve got some wooden blocks laying around you can create this beautiful metallic wooden pumpkin blocks in no time. Create simple sayings for the front of your blocks on your cricut machine. These blocks are so simple and great for a shelf or mantle. 

Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece 

If you’re in need for a beautiful centerpiece for fall, you’re in luck. This succulent pumpkin centerpiece is elegant and beautiful. Add pinecones or moss to your succulent or really anything you can find, get creative. 

Cinnamon Stick Candles 

The smell of cinnamon just gives me all of the fall vibes. This is a simple craft you can finish in less than 20 minutes with zero crafting skills required. Very cheap to make and perfect for a centerpiece this season. 

Pumpkin Vase

Make your own pumpkin vase from a faux white pumpkin and some floral decor. Choose neutral or more vibrant colors to match your other fall scapes. The possibilities are endless. 

Fall Thankful Sign

Check out this fall thankful sign. So simple and so elegant perfect for your fall buffet. Just two supplies are needed, a frame of any size and shape and vinyl to cut your words on. Use the saying there or create one that works for your space. You could also practice your handlettering and paint it instead.

Outdoor Fall Decor Ideas

If that wasn’t enough DIY fall crafting for you, below we have a list of outdoor fall decorations. Most require very minimal crafting skills and can be made on a budget! 



Fall Front Porch Decor

Look at this gorgeous porch decor. The DIY gold pumpkins and pinecones really make that front porch pop. They also blend nicely with the fall foliage they have placed in the tall vases. 

Fall Fabric Wreath

Some fall fabric and a wreath frame, that’s all you’ll need for this shaggy wreath. If you’ve got some fabric in your stash it’s a great way to use up extra, and that makes it super budget friendly.

Fall Door Hanger

Add some festive charm to your front door this fall with this sweet fall door hanger. Best yet you can find ALL of the supplies at your local dollar store! 

Thanksgiving Pie Banner 

I cannot get enough of this Thanksgiving Pie banner. So festive and great for your front porch fall decor. A free pattern is included and you can make this fabric banner in about an hour! 

Fall Football Decor

Fall and football go together hand in hand. So why not mesh your fall and football love together with this simple yet cute football outdoor mat. 

Tipsy Pumpkin Planter

Tipsy pumpkin planter is one of my favorites. Cute and whimsical your neighbors will be asking where you bought it…and then be asking you to make one for them! What an out of the box way to display your brightly colored mums this fall. 

Wooden Yard Pumpkins

If you’ve got a large front yard these wooden yard pumpkins are a great option to fill a large space. Don’t let the need for a saw turn you away from this one, it’s actually easier than you’d think! The project plans are included in PDF format. I promise you’ll love your yard pumpkins! 

If you were looking for something indoor or outdoor, we hope that you’ve found something you love and can’t wait to make in our list of 20 DIY fall decor ideas.

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