4 DIY Fall Decorations Using Tree Branches
Taking a nice stroll through the woods while the air is crisp and the leaves are bright is the perfect fall activity. On top of being able to see all of the colorful leaves falling, gorgeous chestnuts, acorns, pine cones, and branches cover the forest floor. These important parts of fall also happen to make great materials for DIY projects and crafts, and you can easily transform them into beautiful decorations and accents for your home! These 4 ideas for fall decorations using tree branches and twigs will show you how to make the most out of your natural surroundings and bring the peaceful tranquility of the forest right into your home. Bundle up, pop on a podcast, and get yourself outside to collect some fun natural materials for your next project!
1. Decorative Squirrel Sanctuary
You'll Need:
- 1 wooden frame
- tree branches
- craft glue
- moss
- hot glue
- pine cones
- 2 sheets of plywood
- saw
Here's How:
1.1 Gather some branches, moss, and pine cones outside, then glue the branches inside a wooden frame.
1.2 Use a hot glue gun to glue the moss and pine cones onto the branches.
1.3 Draw 2 silhouettes of squirrels on sheets of plywood and cut them out using a saw.
1.4 Use a hot glue gun to glue the squirrels onto the branches in the frame, and your decorative squirrel sanctuary is ready to brighten up your wall!
2. Fun Forest Candle Holder
You'll Need:
- 1 glass
- sticks or thin tree branches
- pruning shears
- hot glue gun
Here's How:
2.1 Collect some sticks or thin tree branches, then use pruning shears to cut them down to the same length.
2.2 Use a hot glue gun to glue the branches or twigs around the entire glass.
2.3 Place a tea light in the glass, light it, and your adorable fall candle holder is complete!
3. Towering Tree Branch Candle Holder
You'll Need:
- 1 thick tree branch
- 1 small wooden board
- screws
- cordless screwdriver
- jar lid
- gold spray paint
- 2 nails
- hammer
- hot glue gun
- moss
- pine cones
- 1 pillar candle
Here's How:
3.1 Screw the wooden board onto one end of the thick branch using a cordless screwdriver.
3.2 Paint the jar lid gold with spray paint.
3.3 Use a hammer & nail to attach the lid to the opposite end of the branch. Glue a second nail, head facing down, in the middle of the jar to keep the candle in place.
3.4 Decorate the wooden board at the base of the candle holder with moss and pine cones, then stick the pillar candle into the nail at the top.
4. Framed Forest Wall Art
You'll Need:
- 12 square wooden dowels (or 3 rectangular wooden frames)
- wood glue
- craft glue
- tree branches
- hot glue gun
Here's How:
4.1 Build 3 equally sized wooden frames using square wooden dowels and wood glue, or start with 3 pre-made rectangular wooden frames.
4.2 Place the wooden frames next to one another and position several tree branches in the frames so that each branch extends over all 3 frames. Cut the branches so that they fit into the frames, making sure the 3 frames form a complete picture when they're hung side by side.
4.3 Hang the wooden frames on the wall, either one on top of another or side by side.
These great ideas for DIY fall decorations will make your home even more peaceful and cozy than it was before. Bring the spirit of fall and all of its natural beauty closer to you so that you can truly enjoy this season to the fullest!
Get the instructions for the DIY Projects Featuring Birch Logs & Branches, DIY Projects Using Light Bulbs, Arts & Crafts With Plants, and Amazing DIY Projects For Fall featured in the bonus video.