40 Must-See Dollar Store DIY Fall Décor Ideas
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Decorate your home on a dime this autumn with these 40 Best Dollar Store DIY Fall Décor Ideas anyone can make – even if you are not crafty!
I love fall! If it were up to me, I’d have fall all year, though I suppose that might make the season feel a lot less special.
The idea that the gorgeous fall colors and perfect temperatures can only last a few weeks make me long for it all through the rest of the year.
The cool, refreshing autumn days, hot, comforting drinks by the fire, hiking through the woods on crisp fall days, the beautiful changing leaves, spooky Halloween celebrations – it just doesn’t get any better than this!
If you love fall as much as I do, you will want to make sure to make the most of this magical time of year.
These Easy and Affordable DIY Fall Décor Ideas are all made with items you can find at the dollar store, discount box stores, online, or even during a hike in the woods (free finds!) to help you deck out your home in lovely fall colors and designs without breaking the bank.
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Supplies You May Need
Basic Crafting Supplies
Before we get started, here are some basic crafting supplies you may want to get before tackling any of these projects.
If you’re just getting started with crafting, these supplies will come in handy for just about any project.
Most of these supplies are available at your local dollar store, but they’re also available at box stores, craft stores, and online through the links below.
1. Hot Glue Gun
2. Double Sided Tape
3. Craft Pliers
4. Scissors
5. Crafting Glue
6. Craft Knife
7. Mod Podge
8. Self-Healing Cutting Mat
Seasonal Materials
Check out these seasonal items for more crafting and design inspiration.
9. Pumpkins, gourds, etc. (foam, plastic, and ceramic)
10. Acorns
11. Fall Leaves
12. Garlands
13. Fall Florals
14. Burlap
15. Fall Ribbons
16. Twine
17. Candles (pillar, tea lights, votive, and LED battery operated candles)
18. Glass Candleholders
19. Glass Vases
20. Mason Jars
21. Wreath Bases (pine, foam, straw, and grapevine)
Best Dollar Store DIY Fall Décor Ideas: DIY Wreaths
Greet your guests with a beautiful pop of color with one of these DIY fall wreaths.
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1. Fall Leaves
This tutorial gives classic fall leaf décor an upgrade with dollar store faux maple bushes, berries, and branches.
2. Grapevine Wreath
Remove the golden pumpkins, and this simple grapevine wreath will take you from fall through winter.
3. Foraged Fall Wreath
This wreath is surprisingly affordable made with foraged branches and greenery you can find in your own backyard or on a quick walk in the woods.
4. Simple Cotton Wreath
This cotton wreath will give your home a softer farmhouse feel.
5. Colorful Dried Flowers
The dried flowers in this DIY wreath offer a chic fall look without the traditional autumn red and orange colors.
Best Dollar Store DIY Fall Décor Ideas: Fall Centerpieces
Wow your guests with these beautiful table designs perfect for fall entertaining and Thanksgiving!
For more tablescape ideas, check out 10 Gorgeous Fall Centerpieces That Will Wow Your Guests.
6. Apple Tea Lights
Celebrate the fruit of the season with these colorful apple tea lights.
7. Pumpkins and Pinecones
Grab a couple bags of vase filler at the dollar store or online to make this super easy centerpiece in minutes!
8. Tin Punched Votive Candles
Repurpose tin cans for this Crate and Barrel copycat design perfect for hosting Thanksgiving dinner.
9. Color Wrapped Wheat
Add a splash of color to your fall table with dried wheat stalks and embroidery floss.
10. Pumpkins and Eucalyptus
This tutorial uses faux eucalyptus, but you can also pop into your local flower shop to add some wonderful natural fragrance to your home this fall.
11. Cinnamon Stick Candles
Raid the pantry to give candles a fragrant upgrade.
12. Wheat Bundle
Celebrate harvest with this simple, elegant wheat bundle centerpiece. Gather materials at your local craft store or on Amazon.
13. Simple Pinecones
Take a walk in the forest on one of those delightfully crisp autumn days to gather free pinecones for this fabulously frugal arrangement.
Just remember to bake the pinecones in a 250 degree oven for 30 minutes to ensure you don’t bring any bugs in the house!
Best Dollar Store DIY Fall Décor Ideas: Indoor Fall Décor
Deck out your entire home with these simple, creative designs that’ll last right through Thanksgiving.
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14. Hanging Mason Jars
Save loads of money with this Pottery Barn copycat using mason jars, acorn vase filler (or the real thing), corn kernels, and natural dried putka pod mini pumpkins you can get for cheap on Amazon.
Check out the savings on this DIY Pottery Barn knockoff:
15. DIY Fall Napkins
These easy DIY fall napkins will take center stage at your next dinner party!
16. Natural Leaf Stamped Tea Towels
Perhaps your home’s décor is a little more understated. These simple napkins will fit right in!
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17. Felt Acorns
Put those fallen acorns to good use with this super cute DIY made with acorns and brightly colored wool felt.
18. Rustic Wood Sign
Transform an old board into a rustic statement piece with some black and orange paint and stencils.
19. Ombré Pinecones
Make a bold statement with these beautiful, multi-colored pinecones.
20. White Pumpkin Vase
Create a more formal look with this DIY arrangement.
21. Copper Pumpkins
A little copper spray paint turns these cheap plastic pumpkins into an elegant design.
22. Hand Painted Sign
Recreate this chalkboard sign with calligraphy stencils.
23. Farmhouse Pumpkins
Give a simple galvanized steel bucket the rustic, distressed treatment with this easy tutorial.
24. Real Leaves Art Project
Make this striking focal point out of leaves and an old, rustic piece of wood for a simple and easy project with big impact.
25. Candy Corn Candles
Repurpose colorful candy corn as a cheerful and inexpensive fall decoration.
Found on Pinterest
26. Leaf Garland
Add a pop of color to your home with faux fall leaves and a little sewing know-how.
27. Gold Leaf Pinecone Garland
Jazz up simple pinecones with gold leaf for a fancy decoration you can keep out through winter.
28. Gourd Soy Candle
These DIY natural soy candles will help you add a splash of fun and creative fall design to any room in your home!
Best Dollar Store DIY Fall Décor Ideas: Outdoor Fall Décor
Outfit your porch and gardens with these rustic designs.
29. Harvest Barnwood Sign
Rustic barnwood looks great any time, but is especially fitting in the fall!
30. Rustic Sign
Bring some country fun to your front porch design with this surprisingly easy DIY sign.
31. Marquee Light Letter Pumpkin
Vintage inspired marquee lights make these pumpkins stand out.
32. Monogrammed Pumpkin
Add some glamour to your home with this personalized glitter pumpkin. Make it with a faux craft pumpkin for a design piece you can enjoy for years to come!
33. Ornamental Chili Pepper Plant
Add a unique pop of color to your front porch with an ornamental pepper plant in fall colors.
34. Ornamental Fall Veggies
Display gorgeous fall veggies for an easy and inexpensive seasonal front porch design.
35. Boo!
Add understated Halloween elements to your front porch design with this rustic DIY.
36. DIY Scarecrow
This easy scarecrow makes a fun project to do with the kiddos and pulls double duty to keep crows out of the garden.
37. MUMS THE WORD
Nothing says fall quite like a porch full of big, healthy mums!
38. FALL FESTIVAL SIGN
The best part of fall is the fun activities offered at fall festivals across the country!
39. GATHER TOGETHER
Show how much you love spending time with friends and family with this easy sign tutorial and free printable!
40. Plaid and Bright Colors
Bright turquoise adds a cheery pop of color to this fall design that you don’t often see this time of year. I love it!
These Easy Dollar Store DIY Fall Décor Ideas are so elegant and sophisticated, you’d never believe that you can make them with items from the Dollar Store!
What do you think of these Easy and Affordable Fall Décor Ideas? Do you think you’ll make any of these projects for your home? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!
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