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Fall DIY Projects for adults
10 things to make for Fall, most searched first. Every one shows the level, the time and the cost before you start.
2x4 wood pumpkins
Chunky little pumpkins cut from a single 2x4, painted in fall colors and topped with real twig stems.
Dried flower fall wreath
A grapevine wreath tucked with dried wheat, eucalyptus and strawflowers that looks good from September through Thanksgiving.
Velvet fabric pumpkins
Plush velvet pumpkins with real dried stems, the high-end fall decor look for a few dollars each.
Envelope pillow covers
Zipper-free throw pillow covers with an overlapping back, so you can swap your couch look every season for a few dollars.
Leaf-printed cloth napkins
Plain cotton napkins printed with real fall leaves for a Thanksgiving table that looks pulled together.
Scented cinnamon pinecones
Foraged pinecones baked clean and scented with cinnamon, for bowls and baskets that smell like the holidays.
4x4 tealight candle holders
A trio of chunky wood blocks drilled to hold tea lights, a quick rustic centerpiece that sells well at fairs.
Rustic blanket ladder
A 6 ft leaning ladder with dowel rungs for throws and quilts, with real drilled joints that stay tight.
Soy wax melts
Scented wax melts in snap-apart clamshells, one of the fastest candle-adjacent products to make and sell.
Plywood Halloween yard silhouettes
Big black cats, bats and witches cut from plywood that stand in the yard and look eerie with a light behind them.
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