Fall/Autumn Decorations

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Fall Into Autumn
This pretty display sets the tone for a harvest-style holiday. Stenciled, halved Fun-Kins anchor a cascade of maple leaf garlands. Add potted mums in apple baskets and sugar pumpkins striped with dried corn husks for a front door that will last into Thanksgiving.

1. Use a utility knife to halve two Fun-Kins lengthwise.

2. Print and cut out stencils for the word BOO.

3. Trace each letter onto a halved Fun-Kin with a pencil.

4. Use small paintbrush to apply gold enamel paint inside lines; let dry.

5. Hang on door with Command wire hooks.

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Fall Jar Pumpkin
This pumpkin is the ultimate Mason jar craft! Start by removing the stem of a medium pumpkin—but don't throw it away. Next, use wired twine to spell out “fall” and hot-glue to the pumpkin. Paint the pumpkin and twine with light blue craft paint. Make sure it dries completely. Lastly, place a nine-to 10-inch tart pan upside down on the pumpkin. Hot-glue the reserved stem to the center of the pan.

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Hot-Air Balloon Squash
The star of this craft is a red Hubbard squash, which naturally resembles the shape of a hot-air ballon. Begin by using varying colors of electrical tape, overlapping as necessary to create the width you want. Then, thread string through a mini basket and attach to the pointy end of the squash with a nail or thumbtack. Fill the basket about three-fourths full with plastic packing material, as this will keep it from getting too heavy. Top with mini pumpkins. Finally, insert a hook into the stem end of the squash and tie rope around the hook to hang. Up, up, and away!

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Caramel Apple Pumpkins
Although these painted pumpkins look just like real candied apples, they unfortunately don't have the delicious taste. To make this sweet craft, first remove the stem of a medium pumpkin. Use craft paint to paint the top part green, so it resembles a Granny Smith apple. Once dry, use craft paint to paint the bottom 2/3 a golden caramel color. (Are you drooling yet?) Then, hot-glue a 3/4- by 12-inch dowel where the stem was. Display in a large, industrial-size coffee filter.

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Corn Husk Pumpkins
Tamale wrappers or corn husks can transform any average pumpkin into a farmhouse-chic display. To start, tear the wrappers or corn husks into strips, about a quarter to a half-inch wide. Cover a white or orange pumpkin (whichever you'd like!) with strips, hot-gluing in place on the top and bottom. Hot-glue smaller strips around the stems of pumpkins. You'll need about 25 strips for a small pumpkin and 75 for a large pumpkin.

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Ticketed Pumpkins
Grab a roll of raffle tickets and get to work! First, separate the roll into individual tickets. Then, working with one ticket at a time, brush glossy Mod Podge on fronts and backs of tickets with a paint brush. Attach to pumpkin, and add more Mod Podge on top. Repeat until pumpkin is covered.

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DIY Pumpkin Mason Jars
These pretty painted containers can work as a centerpiece, as candy jars, or both!

Get the tutorial at The 36th Avenue.
http://www.the36thavenue.com/diy-pumpkin-mason-jars/

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DIY Falling Leaves Garland
Drape this glitzy garland along the fireplace, across the table, or over a doorway for a subtle dose of sparkle.

Get the tutorial at House of Jade.
http://www.houseofjadeinteriorsblog.com/

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Halloween Candy Jar
A terra-cotta pot, a saucer, and a wooden knob cleverly come together to form an adorable display for your classic Halloween candy.

Get the recipe at A Pumpkin and a Princess.
https://apumpkinandaprincess.com/diy-ha ... candy-jar/

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DIY Yarn Pumpkins
String these no-sew yarn pumpkins together for a festive fall garland.

Get the tutorial at Not Quite Susie.
https://www.notquitesusie.com/2016/09/e ... rland.html