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September 8, 2014 by Bre

Twigs and Berries Fall Door Decor

Like it or not, fall is in the air.

I like it.  A lot.

So it’s no surprise that I am thrilled to be getting my home ready for the new season.  Last year I barely plunked a pumpkin on my porch because all of my fall decor was in storage during our basement remodeling project.  This year will be totally different!  My home will look like a scarecrow vomited copious amounts of harvest-themed decor all over it.

One item that I already added to my backdoor was this cute little guy I made with some twigs I lifted from my neighbor’s yard.

Fall door decor made with branches and berries. Average But Inspired
OK, they weren’t actually twigs – it was actually more like a tree limb that I took from my neighbor’s yard.  (Trust me – I waited until I was sure nobody was around to see me dragging this thing into my house.  I looked like a lunatic.  Even my daughter asked what was wrong with me.  Look at her face – you can tell she thinks I’m crazy.)
Once I sawed my tree limb into twigs of appropriate sizes, I got to work making my door decor.
I used the following supplies (please note that some of these are affiliate links.  You can read my full disclosure policy here.)
  • 9×12 flat burlap canvas
  • Gold acrylic paint
  • Foam brush
  • Hot glue gun & hot glue
  • Twigs/branches
  • Twine
  • Artificial berry stem
  • Fabric or ribbon

First I hot glued my twigs together to form the letter I wanted.  Then I wrapped the joints with twine to give some extra hold.

Next, I drew lines on my canvas so that I could paint stripes on it with my gold acrylic paint.  You could obviously paint your canvas however you like.
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When I filled in those lines, I loved how it looked!  The gold was subtle but added a little interest to the plain canvas.  Perfect.
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Next, I hot glued a small artificial berry sprig to my letter, and tied some twine around the base.  Then I hot glued the entire thing to the front of my canvas.
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Finally, I cut two strips of fabric and hot glued them to the back of my canvas so that I would have a way to hang my letter decor.
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So simple and so fun.  I made this entire thing in just about an hour.
It is a perfect touch of fall for my back door.
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If you have an unfortunate last name that begins with a curvy letter, you may not be able to do this project, or you may have to get super lucky and find some bendy twigs in the yard.  I’ll cross my fingers for you.
– Bre
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Comments

  1. Breanna Bertolini says

    September 8, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    This is so adorable! I love it 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      September 9, 2014 at 1:04 am

      Thanks, Bre!

  2. Katie Alberter says

    September 8, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    This is so cute, Bre! Thanks so much for sharing at YDTT! Have a great week!

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      September 9, 2014 at 1:04 am

      Hi, Katie – thanks! Hope you have a great week, too!

  3. Maria says

    September 8, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    How pretty! I’m so happy fall is in the air too… finally! 🙂 Love your door decor!

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      September 9, 2014 at 1:04 am

      Hi, Maria – thank you! Have a great night!

  4. Amanda Fettig says

    September 8, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    This is so adorable! I love how it’s different than tradition wreath decor! Visiting from Your design this time. 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      September 9, 2014 at 1:05 am

      Hi, Amanda! Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m glad you like it. 🙂

  5. Nicole Brzuchalski says

    September 9, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    This is so so so cute! I love that you used twigs! Adorable!

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      September 10, 2014 at 8:03 pm

      Thanks, Nicole!!

  6. Cassie says

    September 10, 2014 at 5:19 am

    So is just so sweet and adorable….oh and simple! gosh I love it! Would love for you to bring your creativity to Motivational Monday link-up! http://www.kentheartstrings.com/2014/09/motivational-monday-party-link-up_8.html

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      September 10, 2014 at 8:03 pm

      Hi, Cassie! Thanks for your note! I will definitely check out your link party. Have a great day!

  7. Beth Mcgwire says

    September 10, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    Very fun! It was great to read a post by someone looking forward to Fall. Thanks so much for sharing this great project. I don’t think you’re crazy, but I sure did like the photo of your daughter’s expression.
    thanks so much for sharing today.

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      September 10, 2014 at 8:04 pm

      Hahaha, hi Beth! Thank you – it is nice to hear something other than I’m crazy – ha! 🙂 Hope you have a great day!

  8. Cassandra May @ Little Red Window says

    September 10, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    Super cute! I agree, isn’t it nice having a non-curvy last name initial?!

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      September 10, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      Hi, Cassie! Thank you! Yes, I do feel so bad for people with curvy letter last names. They’re just so limited in what they can do with their lives, aren’t they? hahaha 🙂

  9. Amber Harrop says

    September 11, 2014 at 7:36 am

    Thank you for joining in Pin worthy Wednesday 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      September 12, 2014 at 1:06 am

      Thanks, Amber!

  10. The Seana Method says

    September 11, 2014 at 11:38 am

    I love it, Bre. And my last name starts with “T”… and I think I could make that letter. I love the look on your daughter’s face:) I ESPECIALLY love the shoe storage cubby at your door (ok, the silliest things make me happy!)

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      September 12, 2014 at 1:07 am

      Thanks, Seana! Yes, you are a lucky one with a straight letter! 🙂 And lol re: the shoe cubby. Can you tell I stuck cake pans in there to hold the shoes so that they wouldn’t destroy the paint inside the cubbies? I’m crazy.

  11. Virginia Megin Gallagher says

    September 11, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    Beautiful (quick and easy) Bri!

    Thank you for sharing your post this week at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206. I’m featuring you at Next Weeks Brag About It Link Party, Monday at midnight!
    ~ Megin of VMG206

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    • Bre Eggert says

      September 12, 2014 at 1:07 am

      WOO HOO!!! Awesome – thanks Megin! That is so fun! Have a great day!

  12. Erica Sooter says

    September 11, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    So fun! Love the spray of berries and the burlap 🙂 Too bad mine starts with ‘S’ – almost the most curvy letter ever haha

    Reply
    • Bre Eggert says

      September 12, 2014 at 1:08 am

      Oooooh, sorry, Erica! Maybe you could make a similar one in the springtime with a fresh and bendy branch! 🙂 Thanks for your note!

  13. Christie Selken says

    September 13, 2014 at 3:09 am

    This is such a cute project, and I’m so sorry my last name starts with an “S”! Love it!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 20, 2014 at 11:54 am

      Hi, Christie – thank you! I’m sorry your last name starts with an “S”, too! Maybe you will be lucky and find some bendy twigs, or perhaps you could make a very pointy “S”? 🙂 Anyway, have a wonderful weekend!

  14. Mabey She Made It says

    September 16, 2014 at 12:40 am

    I’ve been guilty of dragging limbs home too…ha! It paid off though. Thanks for linking to the Do Tell Tuesday party!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 20, 2014 at 11:55 am

      Hahahaha, I’m so glad I’m not the only one, Lisa! Thanks for your note! Have a great weekend.

  15. Amy W says

    September 17, 2014 at 3:39 am

    This is so lovely! Thank you for linking up to Link it or Lump it! I’ll be sharing this on my FB page tomorrow, too.

    Amy @ http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 20, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Hi, Amy – thank you! Love your party and thanks for your note! Have a great weekend. 🙂

  16. Michelle Beaton says

    September 17, 2014 at 11:19 am

    Bre this came out great! I’m off to go search for a branch or some twigs! I had to feature this on this weeks creative spark link party. How could I not those stripe, jute and burlap combination are perfect. Hope you will stop by check out your feature and link up again next week. http://bit.ly/1BLLyxp

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 20, 2014 at 11:56 am

      Hi, Michelle – thank you so much! I really appreciate the feature! Love your party and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

  17. [email protected] Interior Frugalista says

    September 18, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    Hi Bre, I love your adorable Fall Sign and will be featuring it this weekend at the DIY Sunday Showcase Party. Thanks for sharing it with us!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 20, 2014 at 11:50 am

      Hi, Marie -oh my goodness, thank you! That is so kind of you and great news! I truly appreciate it. Have a great weekend!

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