The 10 best autumn craft projects to test out this season
Here are the 10 best autumn craft projects to test out this autumn. Decorate your house with leaves, twigs and pine cones to make the most of the colours and forms of this beautiful season.
1. Autumn leaf bunting
This autumn leaf bunting from Simple as that is minimalist yet really beautiful. Simply collect a range of autumn leaves and use recycled books to create this gorgeous autumnal decoration.
2. Clay Leaf bowls
These clay leaf bowls from Urban comfort are stunning. Press an autumn leaf into air dry clay to create a beautifully textured bowl.
3. Leaf prints
Try using leaves to print beautiful patterns onto paper, gift tags or fabric like in this great tutorial on Skip to my lou. Use different autumnal colours to make beautiful works of art.
4. Twig candle holder
Use twigs collected from the garden to decorate candles and bring the outdoors in. Follow this tutorial from Town n country living to make these candles.
5. Painted pine cones
I love the simplicity of this idea from Whimzeecal. Simply paint an array of colours onto pine cones to create a bright, seasonal decoration.
6. Autum leaf lanterns
These cosy autumn lanterns are made by gluing leaves to jam jars. Take a look at the No wooden spoons blog to find out how to make them.
7. Painted leaves
For a more artistic project, try using leaves as a mini canvas to make beautiful works of art, like this artist Joanna Wirazka.
8.Walnut candles
I love these mini candles made inside walnut shells. Check out the blog Moody’s Home for how to make these little sparks of autumny goodness.
9. Autumn soaps]
Ever tried making your own soaps? These autumn themed soaps from Say Yes will add a touch of autumn to your bathroom, and are great fun to make.
10. Leaf roses
Use fallen autumn leaves to make these beautiful leaf roses. Find out how to do it by following this tutorial on icreativeideas.com. Use your leaf roses to make a vase of flowers or a decorative wreath.
I hope you enjoy my selection of the 10 best autumn craft projects! Do you know any other autumn crafts that you love? I would love to hear about them in the comments section below.