Subscribe to Our Upcycled Life on YouTube
Check Out Craft Supplies On Amazon
Fall is the perfect time for crafting and upcycling, and one creator has taken this season to a whole new level. Known for her love of everything pumpkin, orange, green, and autumn, she’s been busy making DIY projects to resell, all while sharing her process to inspire others. Here’s a glimpse into her fall crafting frenzy and some ideas you can try yourself.
1. Wooden Signs with Mod Podge Transfers
One of the creator’s go-to projects is making wooden signs using the Mod Podge reverse graphic transfer method. She upcycles scrap wood, paints it with black and white homemade chalk paint, and adds fall-themed graphics like “Wicked Without Coffee” and “Happy Harvest.” These signs make perfect additions to tiered trays or shelves, and they’re simple to recreate. Her graphics are available in her Etsy store, where she offers a 50% discount with the code SAVE50.
2. Upcycled Frames and Wooden Bowls
In her thrifting adventures, the creator found a plain wooden frame, which she transformed with a coat of chalk paint and a fall quote. It’s a charming piece for fall decor. She also never passes up wooden bowls from thrift stores, which she fills with gourds, pumpkins, or faux flowers for an easy and festive fall centerpiece.
3. Mason Jar Ring Pumpkins
For a creative and budget-friendly pumpkin project, the creator uses spare Mason jar rings. She ties them together with jute to form a pumpkin shape, adds a cinnamon stick for the stem, and finishes the piece with fall accents like leaves and tassels. This simple project is an adorable way to upcycle common household items.
4. Thrift Store Finds: Vintage Apple Bowl & Metal Turkey Platter
The creator shared some of her recent thrift store finds, including a wooden apple-shaped bowl and a vintage metal turkey platter. Both items bring a rustic, vintage feel to fall decor. She plans to leave the apple bowl as is and display it filled with fall fillers like miniature pumpkins.
5. Upcycled Glass Jars
Never one to waste a good glass jar, the creator repurposes them into decorative vases. She uses homemade chalk paint and Mod Podge transfers to add fall-themed graphics to the jars, which are then filled with faux flowers. This project is a great way to make use of materials you already have on hand and create seasonal decor on a budget.
6. Textured Paint Pumpkins
In a creative twist, the creator upcycled textured paint boards from a previous project into rustic pumpkins. She used a jigsaw to cut out pumpkin shapes, added chalk paint, and finished them off with twine. These small pumpkins are an excellent example of turning scrap materials into something beautiful.
7. Wine Bottle Decor
Instead of discarding empty wine bottles, the creator turns them into charming fall decor. She paints the bottles with textured sand paint, then layers on orange acrylic paint, adding fall-themed yarn and ribbon for a festive touch. This upcycle project is both free and fun, and it makes a lovely addition to any fall display.
8. Upcycled Tin Can Vases
In another project, the creator repurposed a tin can using textured paint and acrylics. She’s still deciding on the finishing touches but is considering adding wooden beads to the bottom and filling the can with dried flowers. This project shows the versatility of everyday items when given a creative twist.
9. DIY Cutting Boards
Inspired by another DIYer, Julie’s Design and Signs, the creator has been making wooden cutting boards from scrap wood. These cutting boards have become her best sellers and are incredibly easy to create. She adds twine and greenery to turn them into stylish, functional decor pieces that can be customized for any season.
10. Dresser Drawer to Fall Sign
In her commitment to upcycling, the creator used pieces from an old, broken dresser to craft a “Farm Fresh Pumpkins” sign. Using a layered chippy paint technique, she gave the piece a rustic, farmhouse look that fits perfectly with the fall season.
11. Deck Post Pumpkins
One of the creator’s most popular fall DIYs is making pumpkins out of an old deck post. She cuts the post into various sizes, paints them black and orange, and uses twigs as stems. Adding some ribbon and twine, these pumpkins have become a best seller for Halloween decor.
Fall DIYs to Come!
As fall continues, the creator is excited to share even more seasonal DIYs, including Halloween-themed projects. Her love for this season shines through in everything she creates, and her blog and YouTube channel are filled with inspiration for those who love crafting.
Whether you’re looking for easy upcycling ideas or ways to decorate your home for fall, these projects offer plenty of inspiration. Stay tuned to her channel for more fall-themed DIYs, and don’t forget to check out her Etsy store for graphics and materials to get started on your own projects.