5 Easy DIY Fall Crafts

1.    Candle Holder-

This is a craft that can dress up any place. It is super easy, and it is appropriate for every day decoration and fancy events as well. This craft is a great for fall, and is a great decoration to get you in the fall spirit. Here’s how to do it!

Materials Needed:

Glass/vase

Small twigs

Tea light candle

Lighter/match

Step 1:

Fill the vase with water

Step 2:

Arrange the twigs in the desired form

Step 3:

Add the candle to the glass

Step 4:

Light the candle and you’re done

2.    Melted Crayons-

This is a fun craft, and it looks awesome. It is great for fall, but it can be done in any season. This craft is great for younger kids, but it can also be fun for all other ages. The colors of crayons can be changed according to seasons, so for fall I would recommend oranges, reds, browns, and reds. Here's what to do!

Materials Needed:

Crayons

Glue

Melting surface

Hair dryer

(Optional: design cutout)

Step 1: Gather the desired amount of crayons and arrange them in a rainbow format

Step 2: Glue the crayons to the melting surface

Step 3: Prop the board (melting surface) up in a slant

Step 4: Glue down design

Step 5: Tape a plastic cup over the design

Step 6: Blow dry the crayons and switch from cool to hot temperature and from high to low pressure

Step 7: Take off the cup and your project is done

3.    Paper Tree-

This is an awesome thing to make for a permanent decoration. Not only can it be used for fall, but it can be used for winter, spring, summer, and anything else in between else that needs decoration. The words on the cards can be changed to fit the occasion, so the tree works for anything. Here’s the steps to take to make your decoration!

Materials Needed:

Newspaper

Sharpies

Glue

Ribbon

Tape

“Tree topper”

Thin plywood

Paint of desired color

Step 1: Paint the plywood

Step 2: cut newspaper in gradually smaller sizes

Step 3: Roll the newspaper to desired thickness

Step 4: Cut out a small rectangle for the trunk of the tree

Step 5: Write desired words or sayings on small rectangles of any type of paper

Step 6: Check if the paint is dry on the plywood in order to begin gluing

Step 7: Glue down the trunk, then the longest roll of newspaper, and continue until they make the shape of a tree (leaving space for the rectangles)

Step 8: Tape the rectangles down (in order to change them according to the season)

Step 9: Tie a bow with the ribbon and place at the top of the tree, along with the desired “tree topper”

4.    Melted Candles-

Candles are always fun when put into a craft. These specific candles have a dual purpose; use them as decoration, and then burn them to make a room smell nice. When doing this craft, be sure to use caution, as there will be hot wax. Here’s how to make it!

 Materials Needed:

White candles

Other candles of desired colors

Dish to hold white candles

Step 1: Place white candles on dish

Step 2: Start burning colored candles

Step 3: As the wax melts, pour over the top of white candles

Step 4: Continue pouring until desired affect is reached

Step 5: Let all candles cool and burn white ones

5.    Chalkboard Mug-

This is a fun craft, and can be worked on over and over again. This is super easy, and it can be really fun. It is a creative way to make your cup fun. It also makes a great and simple gift. Here’s how to do it!

Materials Needed:

Chalkboard paint

Solid color mug

Piece of chalk

Paintbrush

Tape

Step 1: Tape off the mug

Step 2: Dip or paint the mug in or with the chalkboard paint

Step 3: Let paint dry

Step 4: Take tape off

Step 5: Draw on the mug

Ashlee Holtzclaw

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Alexx Frampton

@AlycatAlways