Autumn decoration from natural materials – craft ideas with leaves and acorns

The simple beauty of acorns and autumn leaves can inspire many easy craft projects. Autumn decorations made from natural materials are inexpensive, warm, and full of seasonal character.

Photo Frame Decorated With Acorn Caps

Refresh an ordinary picture frame with acorn caps and hot glue. An oak leaf and a small branch glued to a piece of burlap complete the natural look.

Autumn Table Decoration From Natural Materials

For an autumn table setting, limit the palette to three colors. This fall table balances red accents with natural brown shades and bright turquoise details.

Wall decoration with an oak leaf

A large oak leaf on the wall becomes the highlight of this autumn scene.

Bouquet made with acorn caps

For a colorful bouquet, craft small acorn flowers and arrange them in a vase with red leaves. To make each flower, pass wire through one acorn and twist the ends into a stem. Then use hot glue to attach five acorn caps around the center like petals.

Table decoration with branches and acorns

A silver tray filled with long acorns creates a beautiful focal point in the middle of the autumn table, especially when paired with a simple vase of twigs.

Acorn ornaments

Decorate branches with small acorn ornaments. Hanging from the branches, they add playful touches of color.

Acorn napkin ring

To make this natural napkin ring, drill small holes in nine or ten acorns. Thread them onto wire, alternating their direction. The bright red napkin stands out beautifully on a white plate.

Small bowls of spices on a bed of acorns

Printed cushion

Wreath of autumn leaves