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Oct 30, 2023

Get Your Fireplace Ready for Fall with These DIY Mantel Decorations

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Never underestimate the power of a fireplace. Not only is it a sweet gathering place for friends and family, but it's also the perfect space to showcase all of your winter, spring, summer, and fall decorations as the seasons change. And with autumn right around the corner, it's never too early to start planning your what you'll put on your mantel come fall.

Even though there's plenty of pleasing fireplace décor ideas that can live on your mantel all year long, you can certainly make the space look extra special for autumn. With the help of brilliant bloggers and their tutorials, you can make so many DIY fall decorations for your mantel, whether you have an electric fireplace, a wood-burning stove, or simply a decorative accent for your home. Think dried wreaths, leafy garlands, sweet banners, seasonal artwork, fall candles, neutral flower arrangements, painted pumpkins, and more. After you put together your DIY fall mantel decorations, we recommend cozying in with a savory pumpkin snack or a slice of apple pie and admiring all that handiwork lit by a crackling fire. And if you're ready for a challenge, there are plenty of fall porch decorations to bring the coziness outside!

We love a good DIY fall wreath and this rustic one is no exception! It's easy to make using store-bought dried grass, but you can also head out into nature and hand-pick bunny tails, stardust gypsum, wheat, and more.

Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.

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String together origami leaves in pretty pastels for a unique and unexpected fall garland. You can hang it across your mantel and scatter some pine cones on top for cheery fall vibes.

Get the tutorial at Gathering Beauty.

Minimalists will love this modern cut-out leaf banner. Your Cricut Maker is basically all you need to bring this pretty fall project to life.

Get the tutorial at The Honeycomb Home.

Pumpkins for fall mantel décor isn't exactly a groundbreaking idea...but these colorful pom-pom pumpkins are a totally different story!

Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.

Invite your friends and family to cozy up by the fireplace with this pretty "gather" sign. It's hand-painted in gold and rose gold for a glamorous touch.

Get the tutorial at The Kingston Home.

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Candy corn is a divisive fall treat, but this festive candy corn-inspired garland definitely deserves everyone's admiration!

Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.

Do you have a neutral home? These white and gold-painted pumpkins will fit right in while still making a chic seasonal statement.

Get the tutorial at Jessica Welling Interiors.

Pay homage to the harvest season by tying together a simple bundle of wheat with a pretty ribbon. This piece makes a gorgeous centerpiece amidst white pumpkins and candlesticks.

Get the tutorial at Modern Glam.

Glam up your mantel with a garland of gold pumpkins hanging from bakers twine.

Get the tutorial at Design Fixation.

To bring fall leaves indoors without actually bringing fall leaves indoors, turn to the faux versions to create this garland for your fireplace.

Get the tutorial at A Box of Twine.

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You can make this banner in less than five minutes! It uses burlap pennants to bring it all together.

Get the tutorial at The Savvy Sparrow.

Layer dark florals, small pumpkins, and pampas grass to create the look. Don't forget the fairy lights!

Get the tutorial at Melanie Lissack Interiors.

Scrap wood from your garage can be put to good use in this DIY project. Who knew that leftover wood could make for such cute pumpkins?

Get the tutorial at The Crazy Craft Lady.

To bring some visual interest to a set of standard orange pumpkins, get out a white paint marker and apply your artistic handiwork to the gourds.

Get the tutorial at StoneGable.

Perhaps you'd prefer a crisp, coastal take on your fall mantel décor. Here, you'll make a grouping of pumpkins in shades of blue for a sea-inspired look.

Get the tutorial at Making Home Base.

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For a neutral color palette for your mantel décor, look no further than these painted pumpkins in soft hues.

Get the tutorial at Love & Renovations.

The kiddos will love making this card stock leaf garland with you. Use any fall pattern you please and cut them out using real leaves as templates.

Get the tutorial at Lehman Lane.

Can't pass up a PSL this time of year? Then you'll need to make this super-sweet "You're the Pumpkin to My Spice" chalkboard sign for your mantel.

Get the tutorial at Tatertots and Jello.

This tutorial will show you how to take a free image from an art collection and turn it into a fall-ready masterpiece made for your mantel.

Get the tutorial at Life Is a Party.

With a fall quote that's sure to warm hearts, you can make this autumnal sign to grace your fireplace. It looks even better alongside mini bundles of wheat.

Get the tutorial at Clean & Scentsible.

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For an easy piece of fall mantel décor, drop some fairy lights into a smokey gray vase and finish the look with a bouquet of cotton buds.

Get the tutorial at This Is Our Bliss.

To make a fall-ish floral arrangement for your mantel, start with a silver wine bucket and layer it with faux florals, branches, and a pumpkin.

Get the tutorial at Rambling Renovators.

In a gold hue, this spray-painted mirror will certainly bring some warmth and glam to your fall decorations. Make it look extra-fancy with wood appliqués at the corners.

Get the tutorial at Judy Dill.

This tutorial will show you how to create a beautiful layered garland for your mantel.

Get the tutorial at Bless This Nest.

Pink for fall? We say yes! Use chalky pink spray paint to make your autumn pumpkins look pretty and feminine on your mantel.

Get the tutorial at Lolly Jane.

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This sweet lil’ garland uses mini everything: mini leaves, mini pumpkins, and mini acorns. Adorable!

Get the tutorial at Our Tiny Nest.

Using a glass pumpkin, you can make it look as if it's a mercury glass version you picked up at a flea market. It might look so authentic, no one will know the difference.

Get the tutorial at Thistlewood Farms.

This polished mantel décor is easier to create than you'd think. You just need some moss, a few vintage-looking planters, and white pumpkins to weave it all together.

Get the tutorial at Liz Marie.

You know those heirloom pumpkins at the patch that always stand out in the sea of orange? You can make your own that’ll last from year to year, looking flawless above the fireplace.

Get the tutorial at So Much Better with Age.

Include a smattering of fabric pumpkins amidst the rest of your fall mantel décor. And the best part? You can make each one in less than 10 minutes.

Get the tutorial at Twelve on Main.

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