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10 Fabulous Fall Porch Decor Ideas

by Ellice Vargas August 7, 2018

Fall is quickly approaching and although Summer has still got a few more weeks, it won’t stop me daydreaming about crunchy leaves and hot apple cider. The general rule of thumb I live by when preparing to start the holiday decorating is to wait until September 1st, but with the stores busting out all the holiday decor already I figured the planning (and buying) could start now. I’m so excited that for the first time ever I have a porch that can be decorated, and I love that it’s such a fun way to welcome visitors to your home. I spent some time on good ole Pinterest to get some inspiration for some porch decorating ideas and I’ve rounded up some of my favorites below.

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1. Keep The Theme

Just because it’s Fall, it doesn’t mean you have to stick with the traditional color scheme. Embrace the colors of your home just like this lovely pale blue and white theme. The elegant colors really stands out from the crowd!

Head over to www.homestoriesatoz.com for decorating tips, home projects and beautiful home inspiration.

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2. Chalkboards

Pull out that chalkboard for your porch decorating this year. Pick up a few pumpkins and a new wreath and you will be all set with a quick and easy Fall set up.

Check out www.cottageintheoaks.com for home improvements and DIY projects.

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3. Rustic

Is there anything more Fall then rustic hay bales, corn stalks and pumpkins? You can spray paint a few of your pumpkins gold to add a fun flair to your rustic theme.

Make sure to head over to Our Vintage Home Love for vintage home inspiration.

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10 Fall Banners That Are Perfect For Your Mantle

by Karly Wood August 29, 2017

written by Karly Wood

Decorating for Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, behind Christmas of course! It’s really the first time my home is transformed from every day function into seasonal bliss as the end of the year starts to take off into the holidays. I.LOVE.It. While I don’t have a proper mantle (thank you, 1990’s California architecture), I do like to decorate as much as I possibly can and that usually includes some fall banners. They can really tie in a mantlescape or simple add a little something extra to simple fireplace. I’ve found 10 fall banners for this year, and now I just have to decide which one to make!

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1. Book Page Banner

This book page banner is perfect for any level of crafter, especially the beginner! All you need are fake leaves, some pages from an old book cut into leaf shapes, clothespins and twine. You can use any color leaves that will tie into your personal mantle decor, and you instantly have a Fall-worthy fireplace.

We found this adorable banner at SondraLynAtHome.com. Head over for more craft inspiration.

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2. Candy Corn Paint Chip Banner

Candy Corn and Fall are often synonymous and that’s why this easy banner is perfect for September through October! All you need to do is snag some free paint chip samples at your local home improvement or paint store, and then cut into rounded triangles. Glue to some twine and hang! It couldn’t be simpler (or cuter).

There are more fun Fall inspired crafts over at CraftedInCarhartt.wordpress.com!

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3. Pine Cone & Wooden Bead Banner

Oh, this banner is totally going in my home this year! I love the earthy feel that comes with the pinecones and natural wood elements of the beads. The beads have holes already in them, so it’s only a matter of tying knots to keep them in place, and hot gluing pinecones. This is a beautiful, easy and inexpensive craft.

More gorgeous crafts away at ABeautifulMess.com.

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12 Simple Banners To Make With Your Silhouette Or Cricut

by Karly Wood January 6, 2017

written by Karly Wood

Santa was good to me this year (and by Santa, I mean my husband), and I finally found a Silhouette Cameo under the Christmas tree with my name on it! Once the excitement wore off, the anxiety rolled in. Because have you ever tried to work a craft machine? Not easy, my friends! So I decided to take the maiden voyage of crafting with a simple project- a banner. Using card stock, your craft machine can whip up some pretty amazing shapes for the ultimate in adorable and unique banners to adorn your mantle or wall. I’ve collected a handful to keep me busy for the next few months, and while all of these designs are not free, they are definitely worth their money in cuteness!

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1. Winter Snowflake Banner

In that small period in between Christmas and Valentine’s, you can embrace your inner Winter with a fun snowflake banner. Cut out snowflakes in white and then back with fun winter themed card stock for a dimensional look that will look great anywhere!

Get all the tips you need to make both this banner and garland over at TheHappyScraps.com!

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2. Love Banner

Looking like it’s cut from lace, this Love banner is the ultimate in romantic banners. Only a craft machine can make such delicate cuts and still come out looking so beautiful. Hang from a silky, satin ribbon and you’re ready for Valentine’s Day!

You can join the LiaGriffith.com membership for only $5 a month and snag your own files to make this craft, and much more.

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3. Shamrock Banner

Not everyone celebrates St. Patrick’s Day, but you can give it the good ole college try with this super simple Shamrock banner. Made by just cutting out tons of shamrocks and then gluing together, you can make it as long or short as possible, and with minimal effort. This is the perfect beginner project!

Head over to ASparkleOfGenius.com to get the easy steps on making your own shamrock banner!

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9 Decorative DIY Halloween Garlands

by Leena Kollar September 29, 2016

written by Leena Kollar

You can decorate your front porch with spooky Halloween stuff. You can create an elaborate Halloween centerpiece for your dining room table. You can make delicious Halloween treats to bring to your child’s party at school. Or, you can make some Halloween garland to hang up and really give your home some character. Whether you hang it across your fireplace mantle, above your living room couch, or string it across the top of your kitchen cabinets, a DIY Halloween garland is a fun way to decorate in a less traditional way.

Garland is also a fabulous idea for party decor, so if you’re planning a Halloween celebration, these DIY garlands can help you make the party a little more fun!

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1. Fabric Scrap Garland

Two of my favorite words when it comes to fabric DIY projects are “no sew.” And this project is sew easy! (Like how I did that?) If you have some scraps of fabric lying around that you aren’t sure what to do with, just get yourself a thin cord from your local craft store and tie the scraps onto it. That’s pretty much it!

If you want the full tutorial, head over to Vicky Barone, where you’ll find DIY garland ideas for other holidays too!

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2. Yarn Pumpkin Garland

Got 5 minutes? Then you have time to make a yarn pumpkin garland. And, you only need a handful of supplies to do it! Just wrap the yarn around your fingers, wrap pipe cleaner around the yarn and then wrap the pumpkins around some twine. Your pumpkins might be a little “sloppy” looking, so this is not a good project for perfectionists. However, it’s a great one to do with your kids!

Learn how the idea for this garland came about over at Honest to Nod, where there are other craft projects, recipes and decorating ideas.

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3. Yarn Ghost Garland

You know what’s cuter than little yarn ghosts? Yarn ghosts with speech bubbles! I love the idea of using this garland to hang up in an office. If your company has a Halloween decorating contest, you should totally add this to your decor. You could also hang it in a home office.

You can find the printables for speech bubbles, as well as the full supply list and instructions for this project over at Eighteen25.

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Completely FREE DIY Easter Garland

by Mary Mulroney March 15, 2016

written by Mary Mulroney

Theres nothing better than free, am I right? You say the word free and people immediately get excited, no matter what it is. Well, what if I told you that you can make an Easter garland for completely free? Okay, well let me preface the “free” part by saying that it’s free if you already have twine, which most everybody does, especially if you do any kind of crafts. You don’t really even need to use twine, you can use any kind of string, but I love twine, so that’s what I decided to use.

So, here’s what you’ll need in order to make this cute garland:

-paint chip samples

-scissors

-twine

-pen

-egg template

-hot glue gun (not pictured)

So, first thing’s first – you’ll need to find an egg template online. I simply searched for “egg template” on Google images and found one that I liked. Then, print it out at a size that will fit onto your paint chip samples. Once that’s done, cut out your template, put it on every paint chip sample and trace it.

Once all your eggs are traced, cut them out.

Now you can put them in the color order that you want. Once that’s done you’re ready to glue the eggs onto your string.

Turn each egg over, then place a little glue on the top part of the egg. Place the string onto the glue and hold it there until it’s dry. Once all the eggs are glued onto the string, you’re all done with your darling garland!

So simple, but so cute, right?

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8 Perfect Pinecone Decorations

by Karly Wood October 22, 2015

written by Karly Wood

Can you feel the change in the air? The heat has broken, we have crisp evenings and every store is pulling out their Christmas decorations already (which, is a bit of a crime in my opinions since it gets earlier every year!). Since we have at least a month before Christmas is officially here, it’s time to start thinking about decorating your home to get in the festive spirit! I love decorations as much as the next person, but ornate and gorgeous decor can be expensive. Frankly, I love natural elements as much as a fancy wreath to show off my holiday spirit and that’s why I love the idea of decoration with pinecones! Nothing says winter like a pinecone and you can find them free everywhere! Check out this awesome list of perfect pinecone decorations, at your service!

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1. Glittered Pinecones

Glitter can make anything better, and pinecones are no exception! These gorgeous, glittered pinecones can be created in the color palette of your choice and will bring nothing but holiday cheer to your home. They work great in a bowl, covered vase or as your centerpiece. A perfect and inexpensive craft!

Head over to TheHomesIHaveMades.com for a full tutorial on making your own glittered pinecones!

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2. Pinecone Wreath

If you know me, you know I love me a good wreath and this pinecone wreath is AMAZING. The texture alone is to die for. You don’t need much to make this for yourself, just a foam wreath, pinecones and lots of glue. Your wreath will be the envy of the entire neighborhood!

Head over to UpToDateInteriors.com for the complete tutorials, along with free printables and tons of other great design ideas for your home.

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3. Pinecone Garland

A Pinecone garland is perfect for Fall and Christmas decor, because you can easily switch out the colored ribbons if you’d like. This is a simple craft that just involved tying and glueing your pinecones, along with adding the ribbon of your choice before adorning your mantle. Gorgeous!

EllaClaireInspired.com has a very simple tutorial on making your own pinecone garland, along with other beautiful home decor designs.

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4. Pinecone Ornaments

Many people have themed Christmas trees that demonstrate a color or other design, like Snowmen. I’m not one of those people, because I have too many hodge podge ornaments I’m attached to! But if you love the idea of a themed, tree, you can make a pinecone-themed tree very simply! These ornaments are simple pinecones with a bead glued on the top to provide a means to thread ribbon through, then hang!

Check out Shanty-2-Chic.com‘s pinecone themed tree, and get the simple steps for making your own pinecone ornaments!

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5. Pinecone Clusters

Maybe wreaths aren’t your thing, and you like something a little unique hanging on your door. If so, these pinecone clusters are amazing. All you are pinecones, some hot glue and ribbon. Glue the ribbon to the pinecone and hang them in various lengths. Simple and festive!

BrownSugarToast.com has this super easy craft for you in addition to great recipes and amazing tutorials!

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6. Pinecone Embellished Mason Jars

In this day and age, who doesn’t love mason jars? You can make them even better by adding a simple wrap with a slice of pinecone. This is a great craft for fall or winter and adds some great texture to your decor.
Visit UncommonDesignsOnline.com for this craft and tons more!

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7. Mini Pinecone Trees

I seriously love this festive tables cape! All you need are some different sized pinecones and a variety of small cups or candle holders. You can paint some pinecones gold or silver and place (carefully) next to candles for a wintery and warm look. You will have the best dressed table!

Check out GoodHousekeeping.com for this design and 5 more inspiring ways to decorate with pinecones.

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8. Pinecone Topiary

This topiary is perfect as a centerpiece, side table or kitchen counter decor. It’s elegant and looks very expensive! Would you believe you can make this yourself? Sure, it may take a night or two, but would you look at or gorgeous this is? I guarantee you it will save your pocketbook, but bring quite the festive look to your home. You can even add some cute synthetic pearls here and there for a fancy feel!

SomewhatSimple.com has this beautiful craft tutorial, as well as crafts for kids, adults, recipe and home decor ideas.

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I'm a born and bred Southern California native and currently the managing editor at Red Tri. I get to share my life with my husband of 13 years and our beautiful, 5-year old daughter. In my free time you'll catch me cheering for the Dodgers, cooking, baking, reading, crafting and probably watching a little HGTV!

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9 Acorn Crafts To Make For Your Fall Decor

by Mary Mulroney September 12, 2015

written by Mary Mulroney

One of the things I love about fall are all the acorns on the ground outside and used in decor inside. There’s something about their small, round, pointy shells that I find really adorable. I also love that there are so many ways to use them in crafts and in your fall decor. You can find them outside fallen from trees or, if you’re not lucky enough to find them, you can buy fake ones at many craft stores. I warn you, though, if you find them they will most likely inspire you to craft and decorate. If you do have that inspiration, here are 8 adorable acorn crafts you can make this fall.

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1. Felted Acorn Garland

I’ll admit I’m a sucker for garlands. I think they are just so adorable and I love that you can put them just about anywhere from a mantle, to a mirror, to a piece of furniture. This acorn garland would look so festive and cute no matter where it’s placed in the home. I love that it’s a combination of the real acorn top with some felted wool balls for the body of the acorn. It’s a nice soft touch to something that is usually so hard.

(Head over to Nalle’s House for other adorable craft projects as well as DIY projects to make your home more beautiful).

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2. Paper Acorn Garland

If you can’t find real acorns or felt balls to make the previous garland, why not go the easy way out and make this beautiful paper acorn garland? All you need to do is cut out some acorn shapes on some decorative scrapbook paper then glue some baker’s twine on the back. I love all the neutral colors and the glitter paper because it creates such a soft, beautiful, fall look. You could also use paper with patterns or other colored paper. Either way it will look beautiful hanging from a mantle this fall.

(Check out Oleander and Palm for some more craft projects, delicious recipes, and home decor ideas).

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3. Framed Paper Acorn

If you’re crazy enough not to like garlands and don’t want to make a whole paper acorn garland, simply print out an acorn shape on scrapbook paper, then display it in a frame. I love the unconventional blue color used here that’s not normally associated with fall. The pattern on the paper creates a lot of interest so that even though it’s only one acorn in a frame, it’s still unique and interesting enough to stand alone.

(For sewing tutorials, crafting projects, posts about motherhood and real life, check out Lemon Squeezy Home).