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There is something about the changing leaves of fall that is awe-inspiring. They are beautiful and can easily get our creative minds working. Whether you want to use actual leaves or just be inspired by their shapes and colors in your crafting projects, check out these fun and beautiful ideas to enjoy the autumn season.
Crafts with Natural Leaves
Use the actual fall leaves in these craft ideas as a perfect way to bring the natural world inside the home.
How to Make a Fall Leaf Garland
Preserve the color and beauty of the fall leaves by dipping them in beeswax and then stringing them for garland to adorn the mantle, shelves, doors, and more.
How to Decorate Candles with Pressed Leaves
Press leaves and then attach them to candles for a simple and decorative project that would also make for lovely gifts.
DIY Leafy Resin Paperweight
Preserve the different leaves of your neighborhood with resin and keep them on your desk all year round with a lovely paperweight.
Cloth Leaf Crafts
Use cotton, canvas, and other bits of cloth to create long-lasting leaf crafts for you home and gifts.
DIY Corduroy Fall Leaf Pillow
Upcycle a corduroy skirt into a pillow and decorate it with an applique leaf for a simple and functional leaf craft.
Autumn Leaves Pillow Tutorial (Free Pattern)
Use bright colored pieces of felt to surround an autumn-lettered pillow that is sure to enliven any space.
How To Make A Gorgeous DIY Fall Leaf Garland With Felt
Cut leaves from felt and string them up for a simple garland that is lovely for doors and windows.
Paper Leaf Crafts
Make fall leaves from paper as a basis for creative and easy crafts for decor, gifts, and more.
Easy DIY Autumn Coasters
Glue cut-out leaves to ceramic tiles and coat to sit your drink on seasonally festive coasters.
DIY ORIGAMI AUTUMN LEAF GARLAND.
Make origami leaves from pretty patterned paper and string them together for a gorgeous garland.
Swirling Fall Leaves Cupcake Toppers
Use a punch to make tiny leaves and string them together with wire for a lovely decorative touch to cupcakes, cakes, and more. Heck, this would be cute strung around candle holders for a table centerpiece, I think.
Autumn Paper Leaf Wreath and Printable Template
Make an entire wreath from layered paper leaves.
Knitted & Crocheted Leaves
Grab those needles, hooks, and yarn to create fall leaves to fashion into centerpieces, scarves, hats, and more.
Knitted Leaf Centerpiece
Tiny, knitted leaves attached to branches and stuck into a vase. Sounds so simple and yet is just the loveliest thing. I truly want to put them on every table and desk in my home.
Crochet Leaf Stitch Beanie
Crochet leaves directly onto a beanie and keep your head warm in style as the days chill.
Edible Leaves
Because the idea of leaf shaped cookies or decorated cakes surrounded by paper leaf decorations eaten on the porch surrounded by trees changing color feels completely over the top and entirely appropriate.
Painted Fall Leaves Sugar Cookie Tutorial
These are gorgeous and you can use your favorite sugar cookie recipe here so grab the edible paints and have some fun!
Fall Leaf Cut Out Cookies
These cookies are made with colored dough formed together and cut out to bake the fall leaf color right in so you can skip the frosting and decorating, if desired.
Maple Leaf Cream Cheese Mints
Sweet and easy candy formed in a mold make for delicious and beautiful treats to keep on hand.
Autumn Leaves in Chocolate~ Blog Tutorial
Decorate a cake beautifully with a tree covered in fall leaf color. The tutorial here will teach you how so you can give someone a truly lovely birthday cake this autumn season.