Fall and Halloween

Paper Craft Projects for Fall

August 30, 2016 by Bre 6 Comments

These paper craft projects for fall will have you ready for cooler weather to roll in! They’re quick projects that are easy to make!

Because the kids are back in school and the calendar is about to turn to September, I’ve made a mental switch to all things fall. I’m sorry if you’re not ready for the change of season quite yet. But I am.

I’m excited for my favorite time of year to roll in – especially so my hair no longer looks like Hagrid’s from Harry Potter.

Because of that, I thought I’d share some early fall inspiration ideas today. So I scoured Blogland and Pinterest to find the best Paper Craft Projects for Fall to share with you!

These paper craft projects for fall are sure to inspire you to get out your scrapbook paper stash, scissors and glue! Check out the great ideas right here.

Paper crafts are among my favorites because they’re so inexpensive to make, and you rarely need more than a few simple supplies!

Check out these fabulous fall ideas, and click through to visit any of the sources for the full tutorial. Also, if you love any of these ideas, please pin from the original blog post that you click through to visit, or just pin the collage at the top of the page!

Alright, are you ready to see all of the awesome fall paper craft project ideas? (Nod your head yes.)

Paper Covered Pumpkins – First Day of Home

DIY Scrapbook Paper Fall Sign – Crafts by Courtney for Mod Podge Rocks

Watercolor Paper Leaf & Branch Mobile – Happiness is Homemade

Glitter Glaze “Paper Words” Jars – Average But Inspired

3D Paper Pumpkin – Crafts by Amanda

Scrapbook Paper Fall Banner – AKA Design

Scrapbook Paper Fall Wreath – A Cultivated Nest

Paper Leaf Wreath – Polka Dot Chair

Paper Strip Pumpkins – Meaningful Mama

Fall Banner with Book Page Leaves – Sondra Lyn at Home

3D Paper Pumpkins – DIY Inspired

Thankful Banner – Dwell Beautiful

OK so which of these fall paper craft projects are you going to make first? I think I need a paper wreath in my life!

Bre

Golden Acorn Craft Sign

October 18, 2015 by Bre 27 Comments

Last week my mom brought me a bag of acorns that she’d collected from her yard. They were beautiful and I knew I needed to use them in a project. I cleaned them up and dried them in my oven.

And then I glammed them up and created this golden acorn craft sign, which is perfect for my fall home decor!

That little squirrel in the word “GATHER” totally makes me smile.

To me, the word “GATHER” is synonymous with fall. It’s a time of harvest, where crops are collected, and it’s a time of family, where people come together. This sign, with its cheeky squirrel and his prized acorns, reminds me of that.

Supplies Used for this Acorn Craft

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Acorns
Gold Rub ‘N Buff
Plain wood plaque
Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint in Primitive and Vintage
Foam brushes
Americana Decor Creme Wax in Clear and Dark Brown
Letter stencils (or Silhouette machine and vinyl)
Squirrel silhouette
Leather cording

How to Make This Acorn Sign

First, if you haven’t already preserved the acorns, wash them off and bake them at 220 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 2 hours. This will prevent the acorns from getting moldy.

Once cool, apply a light coat of Rub ‘N Buff to the bottom portion of each acorn. If the caps have fallen off, reattach them with hot glue.

Hot glue the acorns to leather cording that has been cut to a length slightly longer than the wooden plaque you’ll be attaching it to.

Paint the wooden plaque. I used two coats of Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint in Primitive.

Once dry, affix a vinyl stencil made on an electronic cutting machine that reads “GATHER” (with a squirrel silhouette serving as the “A” in “GATHER”).

Alternatively, affix letter stickers to the plaque. If you want the “A” to be a squirrel and you don’t have a cutting machine, download an image of a squirrel silhouette and trace that onto the plaque.

Paint over the vinyl stencil or the stickers. If you’re using stickers and have drawn in the squirrel silhouette, be careful and paint around the squirrel.

Remove the stencil and/or stickers to reveal the contrasting paint beneath. Seal the paint with creme wax, and add some dark wax for a vintage look.

Staple the leather cording with attached acorns to the back of the wooden plaque.

Voila! Your acorn craft project is complete.

Isn’t this a great way to use some acorns from the yard?

Fake Pumpkin Witch Halloween Decor

September 29, 2015 by Bre 4 Comments

One of my most favorite holidays is Halloween, and it’s not because of the candy. (OK, it may actually be because of the candy. But let’s pretend it’s not.) The crisp air, kiddos’ excitement, and adorably tacky decor that accompanies the holiday all factor into my love of Halloween! So it’s no surprise that I like to start my decorating a tad bit early, like with this super cute fake pumpkin witch that I put together in under fifteen minutes!

Wood Trim Corner Block Pumpkins

September 14, 2015 by Bre 12 Comments

So the other day I was aimlessly wandering the aisles of Home Depot, looking for nothing in particular. (Do you ever do that? They have some cool stuff there!) I happened upon these little wood trim corner blocks that people typically use to fancy up their doorways. I snagged a few of them in various sizes and knew they’d make the perfect pumpkins! Have you ever seen wood trim corner block pumpkins before? [Read more…] about Wood Trim Corner Block Pumpkins

Early Fall Door Decor (That Easily Changes With the Seasons!)

August 27, 2015 by Bre 4 Comments

Ugh. I’m sort of hating myself right now. You see, I promised myself that I absolutely would not post anything fall-related until mid-September at the earliest.

But then I made this early fall door decor. And I caved and decided to post it now anyway. Because the truth is that I am so far behind schedule on all of my other projects that I really had nothing else to write about now.

I hope you’ll forgive me. And I hope you like it. (And I hope you “Pin It.” Ha!)
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Funky Pilgrim Silhouette Vases for Thanksgiving

November 7, 2014 by Bre 16 Comments

Okay, you might think this project is weird. And that’s OK, because yeah, it’s kind of weird.

See, I know that Pilgrims are such an important part of Thanksgiving, but I find them kind of stodgy and boring. That’s why I decided to make these funky Pilgrim silhouette vases for Thanksgiving! My Pilgrim friends are now fashionable with a diamond necklace and a feathered cap! They’re ready to P-A-R-T-A-Y!
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