Fun to Make! A Collection of Easy DIY Ideas for Stylish Autumn Decorations
With the arrival of autumn, wouldn’t you like to bring a touch of the season into your home as well? From Japanese-style maple leaf wall hangings and pampas grass ornaments made with macramé, to stylish Halloween decorations… Why not add color to your life with the gentle warmth of handmade items and autumnal decorations that make the most of natural materials? In this article, we introduce easy, accessible ideas for handmade autumn decorations.
Enjoy your time at home while creating an autumn space that’s uniquely yours!
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Fun to Make! Simple Ideas for Stylish Handmade Autumn Decorations (21–30)
Quickly create autumn leaves!
The way a big maple leaf and a small maple leaf are connected looks so cute! Here’s an idea for making autumn leaves in a snap.
What comes to mind when you think of autumn traditions? You might imagine insect chirps, moon viewing, and colorful fall foliage.
This time, why not make maple leaves using scissors and origami? You’ll need red or orange origami paper, scissors, and a pen.
Fold the origami in advance with the colored side facing inward.
Then sketch your outline with a pen and cut it out with scissors, and you’ll have a connected maple leaf motif ready to go!
Moon-viewing hanging ornaments
Speaking of autumn in Japan, moon viewing (Otsukimi) is also important—an event where we express gratitude for a bountiful harvest against a backdrop of beautiful scenery.
Let’s recreate that calm, serene image using a hanging decoration made of felt.
First, we’ll make the main moon; since a simple circle can be hard to identify, it’s recommended to layer elements like clouds drifting across the moon.
Next, craft autumn motifs such as seasonal flowers and red dragonflies, attach them to strings so they encircle the moon, and hang them up to finish.
You can showcase your originality by choosing which motifs to make and where to place them.
Fun to Make! Easy Ideas for Stylish Handmade Autumn Decorations (31–40)
Moon-Viewing Tapestry
Here’s how to make a tapestry perfect for the moon-viewing season.
First, cut chirimen fabric to the size of the moon, then sew 1 cm in from the edge all the way around.
Once you’ve sewn the full circle, without cutting the thread, place stuffing on top and then put a piece of thick paperboard over it.
Sew around to wrap the paperboard, and the moon is complete.
Next, make bellflowers out of felt.
Cut triangles with curved sides to suggest petals, then sew along the flat edge and shape them into a flower.
Make a sanpō (offering stand) from felt, and finally use chirimen fabric to make a rabbit.
Attach a wood binder to the top of the felt that will serve as the backing.
Glue all the parts in place with wood glue, and you’re done!
Hanging maple-leaf ornaments
One thing that really evokes autumn is the way the mountains become dyed in vivid colors, with the gradation conveying a sense of depth.
In this project, we’ll recreate that gradient of leaf colors using origami and finish it as a hanging decoration.
Fold a strip of origami paper into a long, narrow shape, then cut a curved edge at the end.
Combine pieces of different lengths, unfold them, and shape them into a maple leaf.
Finally, attach a string and it’s done.
Make them in a variety of colors for an even more vibrant look.
Autumn decorations made with craft bands
Using combinations of craft bands, let’s recreate a small, autumnal Japanese garden.
We’ll depict a vivid scene of a pond framed by brilliant autumn leaves, with a bridge arching over it and koi swimming below—both key points that highlight the beauty.
Layer a water-blue color onto a round base to form the pond, build walls with craft bands, and then attach fine details like the bridge and maple leaves.
Rather than confining everything strictly within the base, let some elements intentionally extend slightly beyond it to enhance the visual appeal.
Pay close attention to the sizes and balance of the pieces you place, aiming for an even more beautiful garden.
Halloween wreath made with artificial flowers
Here’s how to make a flower wreath that will look great in any room.
Prepare your materials, such as the flowers and the wreath base.
First, trim the flowers to the desired finished length, then loosely arrange them to visualize the final look.
Next, wire each part and wrap it with floral tape.
Once the parts are ready, start assembling the wreath.
It helps to secure the binding points.
Twist the wire to fasten everything together.
Wrap the bound sections with floral tape as well.
Finally, attach the parts to the wreath and add a jute string for hanging, and your basic wreath is complete! You can switch out decorations for Halloween or by season, so it’s perfect for display all year round.
Paper Flower ‘Spider Lily’
Cluster amaryllis, which can be seen everywhere around the autumn equinox, are stunningly beautiful when you find them blooming in great masses, and just as lovely when a single flower quietly blossoms in a corner of a park.
Why not try making these flowers with origami? If you want to focus and immerse yourself in a detailed task, a craft that involves making and assembling small parts is perfect.
Make lots of them and display them in a prominent spot on the wall for a wonderful effect.
It’s also a wall decoration idea that seniors are sure to enjoy.
