I did not have an arsenal of fall decorations. But, after seeing all the incredible decorations on Pinterest and other blogs I was totally inspired to work on my collection.
These are some of the fall views from my house:
This wooden tool box was a Restore find for only $2.40 and the contents were various thrift and Restore treasures costing under $3. I love it as the centerpiece on my island. I can’t wait to change it up when the seasons change.
I picked up this crate at a flea market in WV for only $3. The basket and flower arrangement on top was 75% off at my local American Cancer Thrift Store making them $1.25.
I came across the dryer vent pumpkin tutorial at A Diamond in the Stuff and knew I had to duplicate them.
I had found some dryer vent at ReStore for $4 and was able to make 3 pumpkins out of the vent with a little left over for a different project.
These little pumpkins on my piano were also found at A Diamond in the Stuff and were super easy to make. I used leftover wood scraps and paint from other projects so they didn’t cost me a penny…LOVE IT!
The wreath hanging above the piano is a simple, repurposed supply project. Here’s what I did:
I cut a circle out of cardboard and then cut a ton of circles out of material from a stained shirt and an old skirt. (my material circles were not all the same size and were more of ovals than circles…I was just randomly cutting, didn’t use a pattern and it came out fine)
Next I just squeezed the center of the circles together and glued them on the cardboard.
I just kept filling it in and decided as I went along how full I wanted it to be. ( I really based this on how much material I had)
It was time consuming but really easy and basically free. Can’t beat free!
I’m beginning to like fall, although I’m desperately going to miss summer. With all the beautiful decorations and gorgeousness of the outdoors, I think I’ll give fall a chance.
Blessings,
Very cool idea with the wreath. I love the fact that it was free!
Oh my goodness Carrie, so GORGEOUS! Your photography is awesome too!
love your decor
I love your dryer vent pumpkin, you did a wonderful job. Very creative with the wreath, using cardboard and old shirt!
What a lot of fun DIY ideas! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you have a wonderful fall!
If you are planning on making things for Christmas too I would love to have you come link up your ideas at my Handmade Christmas Carnival. I will be hosting it every week on Tuesday from now until Christmas. @ http://www.proverbs31living.blogspot.com
Good ideas and cleverly done! Everything looks so good and you can’t beat that free wreath. Makes me think I should stop planning to buy a wreath form and just make my own. Thanks!
Your decorations are lovely! I especially like the wreaths lined up along the fence.
You have some great idea! The dryer vent pumpkins is too cute! Your fall wreath turned out perfect, I can see that idea done in my other versions, Christmas etc. The wreaths on the fence look great and your box on the porch with the mums is cute!
I LOve all of these! I would love it if you would show off all of these at my linky party that starts Tuesday..www/mushkiloves.blogspot.com
Have a great day!
Kirsten
Great fall decor ideas! The square wood pumpkins are my favorite!
Nothing better than an old toolbox! I have one and it gets changed out with the seasons, as well. I think it’s just a box thing w/me! I have trugs, tool boxes, crates…. LOL Your decor looks great and frugal, too! The wreath idea is simple as can be, but looks really fun. Visiting from Susan’s party. 🙂 Sue
What fun ideas! Thanks for sharing!
I love the wreath idea!! I have a way too white wall and not a lot of extra money, but that would be perfect to add some color. Thanks for sharing.