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    Home » DIY & Crafts » DIY For the Home

    Fast and Frugal Fall Decor

    Published: Jan 29, 2021 by Heidi Fowler. This post may contain affiliate links 33 Comments

    Fast and Frugal Fall Decor from OneCreativeMommy.com {The best part?  It's free!} #falldecor #frugal #fallleaves

    Just in case you missed my guest post last Fall on Over the Big Moon, I'm sharing this easy Fall Decor idea here.  The best part?  It's absolutely free!

    Materials:

    • Clear glass jars and bowls of varying heights and sizes
    • Colored leaves (pinecones and acorns work well, too)
    • Optional--real branch with colored leaves still attached (we went hiking too late to find one this year, so I substituted a couple of Fall berry branches I purchased for half off after the holidays last year)
    • A large vase

    Directions:

    Take a nature hike with your family and collect leaves, acorns and pinecones.  Fill the jars and bowls with your finds, and arrange them however you like!  (I promised it would be simple!)  In years past, I've used them on the mantel, piano, and kitchen table.  If you need some height in your arrangement, small branches (make sure it's okay to trim them) with leaves still attached work perfectly.  Be creative!

    Fast and Frugal Fall Decor from OneCreativeMommy.com {The best part? It's free!} #falldecor #frugal #fallleaves

    Fast and Frugal Fall Decor from OneCreativeMommy.com {The best part? It's free!} #falldecor #frugal #fallleaves

    Fall hikes to collect leaves have become a fun family tradition at our house.  The kids love collecting the leaves and then helping me decorate.  From forgetting coats to potty breaks in the woods, we have some really funny memories from our hikes.  So, go ahead!  Start your own family tradition.  The decor may be free, but the memories created will be priceless!

    Family tradition--Hunting for leaves in the Fall!

    Fast and Frugal Fall Decor from OneCreativeMommy.com {The best part? It's free!} #falldecor #frugal #fallleaves

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    About Heidi

    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Jessi @ Practically Functional

      September 13, 2013 at 4:03 pm

      Super cute! I love leaves and berries for fall! Thanks so much for sharing this at my link party!

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        September 18, 2013 at 9:59 am

        Thanks, Jessi! Happy fall!

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    2. Corinna Ashley

      September 13, 2013 at 4:23 pm

      The trees in your neck of the woods produce beautiful leaves! I'll be lucky to find leaves in those colors, but I will try! I do love filling vases with them this time of year :)

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      • [email protected]

        September 18, 2013 at 10:00 am

        Thanks, Corinna. We live in the desert, so we have to take a considerable road trip to find these leaves, but it's a great tradition and well worth it!

        Reply
    3. Joyce

      September 13, 2013 at 8:16 pm

      I was going to say how pretty the vase is but then I saw those darling little girls! I guess EVERYTHING at your house is cute!

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      • [email protected]

        September 18, 2013 at 10:02 am

        You're sweet, Joyce. I think my kids are pretty cute, too! I hope to post a tutorial for the vase soon. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures of the process. I may have to recreate it.

        Reply
    4. Lindsey

      September 14, 2013 at 5:32 am

      What a simple, beautiful idea! It's always great to get the kids involved. I love your big jute wrapped container, too.

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      • [email protected]

        September 18, 2013 at 10:03 am

        Thanks, Lindsey. I hope to get the tutorial for the vase posted soon, too. Loved your tomatoes!

        Reply
    5. Cindy {crazloucreations}

      September 16, 2013 at 11:59 am

      Love seeing how much your family changed over the years!! And of course, love the simplicity of this!!
      Pinning and sharing!
      Cindy @ Crazylou

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      • [email protected]

        September 18, 2013 at 10:04 am

        Thanks, Cindy. I love taking pictures in the same place every year. It's so fun to see the subtle changes. I'm so jealous of your European vacation! Lucky you!

        Reply
    6. Summer

      September 17, 2013 at 1:29 pm

      This is so cute - love it!

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      • [email protected]

        October 01, 2013 at 9:45 pm

        Thanks, Summer! Love, love those witches feet!

        Reply
    7. PJ @ Planned in Pencil

      September 18, 2013 at 10:08 am

      I do love simple changes that bring such a great punch of fall, thanks for sharing it at the Pinworthy Project Linkup!

      Reply
    8. [email protected]

      September 18, 2013 at 10:09 am

      Thanks, Summer. I just checked out your fabric scrap witch feet, and it is adorable!!!

      Reply
    9. Lisa

      September 18, 2013 at 8:01 pm

      Heidi, I love how this turned out! Thank you so much for sharing at Wake Up Wednesdays! Pinning this!

      Reply
    10. Shana Norris

      September 19, 2013 at 5:33 am

      I love that candy corn bunting!!

      My best friends does a similar picture with her kids every fall at a nearby state park. Something about taking the photo in the same setting, at the same time of year really facilitates looking at how they've changed through the years. It's fun to see the progression.

      Reply
      • [email protected]

        October 01, 2013 at 9:46 pm

        I totally agree, Shana. It's so fun to see the kids change and grow!

        Reply
    11. Darcy

      September 19, 2013 at 7:42 am

      Great job! I love getting frugal inspirations!

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      • [email protected]

        October 01, 2013 at 9:47 pm

        Thanks, Darcy! You're so kind to take the time to comment. Have a great day!

        Reply
    12. Sarah

      September 20, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      Cute easy ideas. Love the wrapped vase. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    13. Danielle @ Poor and Gluten Free

      September 24, 2013 at 9:09 am

      These are such lovely ideas, Heidi! And so much fun for kids to go foraging for these crafts. Thank you so much for sharing this on WNWNW, I’ve pinned it : )

      Reply

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