Fall is here, and you know what that means—it’s time to bring out the pumpkins, scarecrows, and cozy handmade décor! Each year, we love digging through our favorite DIYs to find projects that make your home feel warm, inviting, and full of autumn magic. For 2025, we’ve rounded up 10 of our very favorite fall DIYs that are fun, budget-friendly, and full of creativity. Whether you’re working with recycled cans, chunky yarn, or even medicine bottles, these crafts will inspire you to roll up your sleeves and get crafty.
1. DIY Pumpkin Using an Embroidery Hoop
This project is all about transforming a simple embroidery hoop into a glowing pumpkin. With coffee-dyed cheesecloth, nautical rope, burlap leaves, and twinkly lights, this pumpkin has a rustic charm that feels straight out of a cozy farmhouse. It’s perfect for adding a soft glow to your mantel or entryway.
Click here to see how to make it: https://theshabbytree.com/diy-pumpkin-using-an-embroidery-hoop/
2. DIY Wire Hanger Pumpkin
Yes, that old wire hanger in your closet can become a pumpkin! Wrapped in lace, sprayed a rustic orange, and topped with jute, moss, and pom-poms, this pumpkin mixes shabby chic with festive fun. It’s lightweight, whimsical, and a great upcycle project for fall.
Click here to check out how to make it: https://theshabbytree.com/diy-wire-hanger-pumpkin/
3. DIY Decorative Corn
This craft turns cardboard and dollhouse shingles into a beautiful ear of decorative corn. A little paint, some husks, and raffia tie everything together. It’s a wonderful piece to tuck into a fall centerpiece or lean against your hearth for that harvest-time vibe.
Click here for the step-by-step instructions: https://theshabbytree.com/diy-decorative-corn/
4. DIY Botanical Broom for Every Season
A true statement piece! This broom starts with a tree limb and gets dressed up with seasonal florals. For fall, think orange peonies, autumn leaves, and raffia bows. It’s a versatile DIY you can keep year-round, swapping out the florals to match the season.
Click here to see how we made it: https://theshabbytree.com/diy-botanical-broom-for-every-season/
5. How to Make Pumpkins Out of Chunky Yarn
If you love cozy textures, this one’s for you. Using chunky yarn wrapped around a recycled paper roll, you can create the cutest little pumpkins. Add a small tree branch stem and some moss, and you’ve got a soft, handmade accent perfect for coffee tables or shelves.
Click here for the instructions: https://theshabbytree.com/how-to-make-pumpkins-out-of-chunky-yarn/
6. How to Make a Pumpkin Wreath Using Two Dollar Tree Items
Who knew a plastic bowl and tray from Dollar Tree could turn into a gorgeous pumpkin wreath? With a little carving, some orange spray paint, and raffia, you’ll have a bold and festive front door piece. Add a candle ring or taper in the center for an extra pop.
Click here to check it out: https://theshabbytree.com/how-to-make-a-pumpkin-wreath-using-two-dollar-tree-items/
7. How to Make a Pumpkin Out of Medicine Bottles
Talk about creative recycling! Nineteen empty medicine bottles come together to form the base of this pumpkin. Once glued, painted, glittered, and topped with felt leaves, it becomes a sparkling autumn decoration. Pop a battery-operated light inside, and you’ll have a glowing pumpkin that’s totally unique.
Click here to make it: https://theshabbytree.com/how-to-make-a-pumpkin-out-of-medicine-bottles/
8. How to Make Pumpkins From a Roll of Jute
This DIY is as simple as it gets but oh-so cute. Just spray paint a roll of jute orange, add a stem and moss, and you’ve got yourself an instant pumpkin. It’s budget-friendly, quick, and a great filler for fall displays.
Click here to make yours: https://theshabbytree.com/how-to-make-pumpkins-from-a-roll-of-jute/
9. DIY Scarecrow Using Recycled Cans
Stack up three different-sized recycled cans, give them a coat of warm fall paint, and suddenly you’ve got a charming scarecrow! Add raffia for hair, rope for arms, and a painted wooden disk for details. It’s the perfect craft for anyone who loves turning “trash” into treasure.
Click here to get the instructions: https://theshabbytree.com/diy-scarecrow-using-recycled-cans/
10. DIY Cardboard Owl
This wise little owl is made completely out of rolled and cut cardboard strips. Add painted eyes, a triangle beak, and eyebrows for personality. It’s a quirky piece that looks adorable perched on a shelf or tucked into your fall display.
Click here to make yours: https://theshabbytree.com/diy-cardboard-owl/
There you have it—our 10 favorite fall DIYs for 2025! From yarn pumpkins to recycled can scarecrows, each of these projects is simple, creative, and guaranteed to bring autumn charm to your home. The best part? They’re all made with everyday items, proving you don’t need fancy supplies to create beautiful seasonal décor.
So grab your glue gun, light a fall candle, and let’s get crafting—because there’s nothing like a handmade touch to make fall feel extra special. Which one will you try first?
