Discover in this post the best fall garland ideas.
Do you want to infuse the fall spirit in your home? Garlands are an easy way to decorate your small house, no matter the season or celebration.
From pumpkins and pom poms to maple leaves and wooden beads, there are many fall garland DIY that you will be able to easily recreate.
With DIY, your house will feel more personal and soulful. By taking the time to create your own decorations, you will build a home that feels more like you.
And you will also be deeply proud of the decorations you made.
So if you want a cozy and warm home for fall, discover these 18 stunning fall garland ideas to help you decorate your small house.
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Fall garland ideas
Get inspired by these 18 lovely fall garland ideas to create a cozy home.
1 – Pumpkin garland
Materials:
- Pumpkin ornaments;
- and a cotton string.
Select brown, orange, yellow and white pumpkin ornaments. Next, place each ornament on a beige cotton string. You now have a simple yet beautiful garland for fall!
2 – Wooden bead garland
Materials:
- Wooden beads;
- a cotton string;
- and tassels.
Now, follow these two easy steps:
Step 1: Pick your wooden beads
You can pick beige wooden beads. Or you can select earthy wooden beads such as orange, brown, dark green and beige.
Step 2: Make your garland
Take a cotton string. Next, tie three knots to keep your garland secure and thread each wooden beads through the string. Place a tassel every few wooden beads. Once you’re done, tie three knots at the end.
3 – “Happy Fall” garland
Materials:
- Paper, fabric or wooden triangle;
- a cotton string;
- and a pumpkin.
Now, follow these two easy steps:
Step 1: Select the right material
You can pick paper, fabric or wood. Paper is perfect if you want an easy material to work with. Fabric is also good, but it can be more complicated.
And if you choose wood, buy wooden triangles to make it easier.
Step 2: Paint “Happy Fall”
On each triangle piece, you are going to write or paint (depending on the material you selected) a letter. I suggest you paint it in black or orange on a beige or white background.
Step 3: Make your garland
Take a cotton string. Next, tie three knots to keep your garland secure and thread each triangle through the string. Place a pumpkin between “happy” and “fall”. Once you’re done, tie three knots at the end.
4 – Pumpkin and wooden bead garland
Materials:
- Wooden beads;
- a cotton string;
- and orange pumpkins.
Now, follow these two easy steps:
Step 1: Pick your wooden beads
You can pick beige wooden beads. Or you can select earthy wooden beads such as orange, brown, dark green and beige.
Step 2: Make your garland
Take a cotton string. Next, tie three knots to keep your garland secure and thread each wooden beads through the string. Place an orange pumpkin every few wooden beads. Once you’re done, tie three knots at the end.
5 – Pom pom garland
Discover more fall garland ideas with pom poms!
Materials:
- Pom poms;
- and a cotton string.
Select brown, orange, yellow and white pom poms. Next, place each pom pom on a beige cotton string. Don’t forget to tie three knots at the beginning and at the end of your string!
6 – Paper pumpkin garland
Materials:
- Construction paper;
- and a cotton string.
Now, follow these two easy steps:
Step 1: Cut pumpkin shapes
You can either use:
- Black, orange, yellow and red construction paper;
- fall patterned paper;
- or white paper so you can paint your own fall patterns on it.
Cut out pumpkin shapes from the paper. Then, poke a small hole in each pumpkin.
Step 2: Put everything together
Take a cotton string. Next, tie three knots to keep your string secure and thread each pumpkin through the string. Once you’re done, tie three knots at the end of your string.
7 – Eucalyptus garland
Materials:
- Eucalyptus stems;
- berries or fall leaves;
- a cotton string;
- and floral wire.
Attach the eucalyptus stems to the string with floral wire. You can also add berries, fall leaves or even pine cones to bring more depth and texture.
8 – Cardboard pumpkin garland
Materials:
- Cardboard;
- acrylic paint;
- acrylic sealer;
- and a cotton string.
Now, follow these two easy steps:
Step 1: Cut pumpkin shapes
Cut out pumpkin shapes from the cardboard. Lay down newspapers to protect your surface. Then, paint your pumpkins.
You can paint them in orange, yellow, red, brown or dark green. You can also paint patterns such as buffalo plaid. Next, poke a small hole in each pumpkin.
Step 2: Put everything together
Take a cotton string. Tie three knots to keep your string secure and thread each pumpkin through the string. Once you’re done, tie three knots at the end of your string.
9 – Bunting banner
Discover more fall garland ideas with this bunting banner!
Materials:
- Paper or fabric triangles;
- and a cotton string.
Now, follow these three easy steps:
Step 1: Select the right material
You can pick paper or fabric. Paper is perfect if you want an easy material to work with. Fabric is also good but it can be more complicated.
Step 2: Paint each triangle
Select 3 to 4 colors such as red, yellow, brown, dark green or beige. Paint each triangle a different color.
Step 3: Make your garland
Take a cotton string. Next, tie three knots to keep your garland secure and thread each triangle through the string. Alternate each color. Once you’re done, tie three knots at the end.
10 – Maple leaf garland
Materials:
- Maple leaves;
- floral wire;
- and a cotton string.
Attach the fall leaves to the string with floral wire. You can also add berries or pine cones to bring more depth and texture.
11 – Paper leaf garland
Materials:
- Construction paper;
- and a cotton string.
Now, follow these two easy steps:
Step 1: Cut leaf shapes
You can use orange, yellow, red, dark green or beige construction paper. Cut out fall leaf shapes from the paper. Then, poke a small hole in each leaf.
Step 2: Put everything together
Take a cotton string. Next, tie three knots to keep your string secure and thread each leaf through the string. Once you’re done, tie three knots at the end of your string.
12 – Fall leaf, dried orange and cinnamon stick garland
Materials:
- Fall leaves;
- dried oranges;
- cinnamon sticks;
- floral wire;
- and a cotton string.
Attach the fall leaves, dried oranges and cinnamon sticks to the string with floral wire.
13 – Acorn garland
Materials:
- Acorns;
- hot glue;
- and a cotton string.
Attach the acorns to the string with hot glue.
14 – Candy corn garland
Discover more fall garland ideas with this candy corn garland!
Materials:
- White, orange and yellow fabric;
- and a cotton string.
Now, follow these two easy steps:
Step 1: Cut candy corn shapes
Cut out candy corn shapes from the fabric. Then, poke a small hole in each candy corn.
Step 2: Put everything together
Take a cotton string. Next, tie three knots to keep your string secure and thread each candy corn through the string. Once you’re done, tie three knots at the end of your string.
15 – Fall stems garland
Materials:
- Fall stems;
- a cotton string;
- and floral wire.
Attach the fall stems to the string with floral wire. You can also add berries and pine cones to bring more depth and texture.
16 – Burlap garland
Materials:
- Burlap ribbon;
- fall leaves;
- pine cones;
- floral wire;
- and a cotton string.
Create burlap ribbon knots. Then, attach the ribbon knots, fall leaves and pine cones with floral wire to the string.
17 – Wooden bead and fall cutout garland
Materials:
- Wooden beads;
- a cotton string;
- and fall cutouts.
Now, follow these two easy steps:
Step 1: Pick your wooden beads
You can pick beige wooden beads. Or you can select earthy wooden beads such as orange, brown, dark green and beige.
Step 2: Make your garland
Take a cotton string. Next, tie three knots to keep your garland secure and thread each wooden beads through the string. Place a fall cutout every few wooden beads. Once you’re done, tie three knots at the end.
18 – How to display your fall garland
To create a cozy and welcoming home, you can place your fall garland:
- Above your front door. Pair it with a matching wreath to make your home feels more inviting.
- On your mantel.
- On your staircase’s banister.
- Above your window.
- To complete a table centerpiece.
- On top of a shelf or cabinet.
Conclusion
With these 18 fall garland ideas, you will now be able to easily decorate your home for fall. By infusing the spirit of this season in your house, you will create a warm and cozy atmosphere.
I strongly suggest you to create some fall DIY to make your home feel more personal and soulful. You can place these garlands anywhere in your home to give it an inviting touch!
