27 Easy Dollar Tree Fall DIYs

I absolutely love Dollar Tree crafting, especially for fall! You can create the most amazing seasonal decorations for just a few dollars, and honestly, some of these projects look like they came from expensive boutiques.

The best part is that you don’t need any fancy supplies or skills – just a little creativity and some basic crafting materials. These DIYs are perfect for anyone who wants beautiful fall decor without breaking the bank, and most of them can be done in under an hour!

1. Pumpkin Centerpiece

Grab some foam pumpkins from Dollar Tree and transform them into an elegant centerpiece! You can paint them in metallic colors like gold or copper, or wrap them in burlap for a rustic look. Add some battery-operated fairy lights around the base and scatter in some artificial fall leaves.

The foam pumpkins are so lightweight and durable, plus you can reuse them year after year. Group different sizes together on a wooden tray or in a decorative bowl for a stunning table display that looks way more expensive than it actually was.

2. Leaf Garland

Those artificial fall leaves at Dollar Tree are perfect for making gorgeous garlands! Just string them together with fishing line or thin wire, mixing different colors and shapes for variety. You can drape the garland along mantels, doorways, or stair railings for instant autumn charm.

To make it even more special, add some battery-operated string lights woven through the leaves. The best part is you can make these garlands as long or short as you need, and they’ll last for years stored properly.

3. Witch Hat Wreath

This is such a fun and spooky project! Buy a plain wreath form and a witch hat from Dollar Tree, then attach the hat to the top of the wreath. Decorate around it with artificial fall flowers, ribbon, and maybe some small pumpkins or bats.

You can make it elegant with rich purples and oranges, or go full spooky with blacks and silvers. It’s perfect for your front door and adds such personality to your Halloween decorating. Plus, it’s so easy that even beginners can make it look professional.

4. Wooden Shelf Décor

Use those small wooden shelves or shadow boxes from Dollar Tree to create adorable fall displays! Paint them in autumn colors and fill them with mini pumpkins, pinecones, or small battery-operated candles. You can distress the paint for a vintage look or keep it clean and modern.

These make perfect additions to your mantel, coffee table, or any space that needs a little seasonal touch. The wooden texture adds such warmth, and you can change out what’s inside them throughout the season.

5. Autumn Tiered Tray

Transform a plain Dollar Tree tiered tray into a stunning fall centerpiece! Paint it if you want, or leave it natural, then fill each tier with seasonal goodies like mini pumpkins, pinecones, candles, and small fall signs.

The height variation creates such visual interest, and you can easily swap things out as your mood changes. It’s perfect for dining room tables, kitchen islands, or anywhere you want a complete fall display. The best part is everything can come from Dollar Tree!

6. Buffalo Check Pumpkin Makeover

Give those plain foam pumpkins a trendy buffalo check pattern! Use a stencil or painter’s tape to create the plaid design, then paint with acrylic paints in classic red and black or any color combo you love.

The buffalo check pattern is so popular right now and gives your pumpkins that cozy, farmhouse feel. You can make a whole collection in different sizes, and they look amazing grouped together or scattered around your house for consistent fall styling.

7. Mason Jar Leaf Lanterns

Create magical lanterns using Dollar Tree mason jars and artificial fall leaves! Glue the leaves around the outside of the jars, then add battery-operated tea lights inside for a warm glow. The light shining through the colorful leaves creates such a beautiful effect.

You can use Mod Podge to seal the leaves and give them a glossy finish. These lanterns are perfect for both indoor and outdoor decorating, and you can make several for just a few dollars.

8. Dollar Tree Pumpkin Topiary

Stack foam pumpkins in graduating sizes to create an elegant topiary! Use a wooden dowel or sturdy stick to hold them together, and place the whole thing in a decorative pot filled with foam or stones.

You can paint the pumpkins to match your décor, or leave them natural orange. Add some artificial fall leaves or berries around the base for extra color. This creates such a sophisticated look for your entryway or dining room, and it’s surprisingly sturdy once assembled.

9. Rustic Fall Sign

Make a charming fall sign using wooden pieces from Dollar Tree! Paint or stain the wood, then stencil on fall sayings like “Give Thanks,” “Harvest Blessings,” or “Hello Fall.” Distress the edges for that vintage, weathered look that’s so popular.

You can lean these signs on shelves, hang them on walls, or prop them up in your seasonal displays. They add such a personal touch to your fall decorating, and you can make several with different messages.

10. Rustic Farmhouse DIY Dollar Tree Centerpiece

Combine several Dollar Tree items to create a stunning farmhouse centerpiece! Use a wooden tray as your base and paint it as you wish. Fill the tray with glass vessels containing artificial flowers and leaves.

Surround the tray with mini pumpkins and candle to elevate the look. The mix of textures creates such visual interest, and the neutral colors work with any decorating style. This centerpiece looks like it could cost $50 at a boutique, but you can make it for under $15!

11. Cinnamon Stick Battery Candle Wraps

Take those battery-operated pillar candles and wrap them with real cinnamon sticks for a fragrant and beautiful display! Just hot glue the cinnamon sticks around the candle, securing them with twine or ribbon.

The warm brown color and wonderful scent are perfect for fall, and the texture adds so much interest. When you turn on the candle, the light glows between the cinnamon sticks beautifully. These look amazing grouped together or scattered around your home.

12. Scarecrow Mason Jars

Turn regular mason jars into adorable scarecrows! Paint the jars with faces, add burlap or fabric scraps for clothing, and top with small straw hats from Dollar Tree. These make the cutest decorations for your mantel, shelves, or as part of a larger fall display.

You can even fill them with candy for a fun treat container. Kids love helping with this project, and each jar ends up with its own personality. They’re perfect for both indoor decorating and covered outdoor spaces.

13. Fall Gnome Decoration

Create trendy fall gnomes using Dollar Tree socks, rice, and small decorations! Fill tube socks with rice for the body, add a smaller sock for the hat, and create a beard from faux fur or cotton. Decorate them with mini fall leaves, acorns, or tiny pumpkins.

These gnomes are so popular right now, and you can make a whole family of them in different colors and styles. They add such whimsical charm to your fall decorating and make great gifts too.

14. DIY Dollar Tree Lantern

Transform plain Dollar Tree items into beautiful lanterns! You can use picture frames to create a lantern box, or modify existing containers. Paint them in fall colors, add battery-operated candles or fairy lights inside, and maybe some artificial fall leaves around the base.

These homemade lanterns have so much character and charm, and you can customize them to match your exact decorating style. They’re perfect for both indoor and outdoor fall decorating.

15. Fall Leaf Bowl

Create a stunning decorative bowl using artificial fall leaves and Mod Podge! Layer the leaves in a glass bowl, brushing Mod Podge between each layer to hold them in place. Once dry, you’ll have a beautiful, translucent bowl perfect for holding potpourri, small pumpkins, or just as a decorative piece.

The colors and textures of the leaves create such an artistic effect, and light shining through it is absolutely gorgeous. It’s like having a piece of fall art in your home.

16. DIY Pumpkin Jar Soap Dispenser

Turn a pumpkin jar from dollar tree into a cute pumpkin soap dispenser for your kitchen or bathroom! The jar is already orange in color, so if you want more details, you can add vertical lines with a darker color for the pumpkin ridges , and attach a soap pump.

It’s such a fun way to bring fall into your everyday spaces, and it’s completely functional. Guests always get such a kick out of these seasonal touches in unexpected places.

17. Pool Noodle Centerpiece With Fall Accents

This is such a clever idea! Simply wrap a green leaf garland around the entire pool noodle to give it a more natural look. Attach foam pumpkins of different sizes by inserting wooden sticks through them and securing them into the noodle.

Add some fall-themed flowers, ribbons, and colorful fabrics to complete the look. These make a beautiful centerpiece when laid across the length of a table and they’re also great for outdoor decorating since they won’t rot or attract bugs like real pumpkins might.

18. DIY Ghost Lanterns

Perfect for Halloween! Take Dollar Tree lanterns and drape them with cheesecloth or white fabric to create spooky ghosts. Add battery-operated lights inside so they glow eerily. You can position them around your yard or porch for Halloween night, or use them as indoor decorations.

The flowing fabric moves in the breeze, making them look even more ghostly. They’re much safer than real candles but still create that spooky atmosphere you want for Halloween.

19. Pumpkin Patch Wreath

Create a full pumpkin patch on your front door! Use a large wreath form and attach mini foam pumpkins in various colors and sizes. Add some artificial fall leaves, berries, and maybe a burlap bow for texture. You can arrange the pumpkins to look like they’re growing naturally, or create a more organized pattern.

This wreath celebrates the harvest season beautifully and welcomes guests with warm fall colors. It’s sturdy enough to last the entire season outdoors.

20. 2D Wooden Mason Jar Sign

Cut mason jar shapes from Dollar Tree wood pieces and paint them to look like real jars! Add fall elements like painted flowers, leaves, or even small three-dimensional accents. These flat signs are perfect for wall hanging and take up much less space than real mason jars.

You can create a whole collection with different fall themes, and they add such rustic charm to any room. The wood texture gives them an authentic, handmade look.

21. Dollar Tree Pizza Pan DIY Distressed Pumpkin Decor

Transform metal pizza pans into gorgeous rustic pumpkin decor! Take wooden pallet pumpkin from dollar tree and paint it orange, then distress with sandpaper for that vintage, weathered look.

Stick the pumpkin to the pan and decorate with burlap bow, wooden beads and jute rope. These flat pumpkins are perfect for wall hanging where regular pumpkins won’t fit. The metal material, beads and the rope gives them interesting texture and shine.

22. Mini Crate Wagon

Combine small wooden crate and other items to create an adorable wagon display! Attach wheels (you can use wooden stems from Dollar Tree) and add a handle. Add brown crinkled paper shreds to resemble hay then fill the wagon with mini pumpkins and fall leaves.

This makes such a charming centerpiece or porch decoration, and you can easily change what’s inside it throughout the season. The rustic wood and wagon shape give it that perfect farmhouse appeal that’s so popular right now.

23. Spiderweb Doormat DIY

Create a spooky Halloween doormat using a plain mat from Dollar Tree! Use glow-in-the-dark paint or regular white paint to create a spider web design. Cut the curved edges and add plastic spiders for extra effect.

This is perfect for Halloween night and adds such a fun touch to your front porch. The glow-in-the-dark version is especially cool because it charges up during the day and glows when trick-or-treaters arrive in the evening.

24. Mini Hay Bale Display

Create a mini hay bale display for a charming rustic touch! Start with a wooden frame, paint the background and arrange mini hay bales along with tiny pumpkins. Add a pumpkin patch sign and finish it off with extra autumn accents of your choice like leaves, ribbons, or small scarecrows for a festive and personalized look.

These tiny hay bales are perfect for tabletop displays where real ones would be too big. They add that authentic farm feel without taking up much space.

25. Dollar Tree Rustic Mini Apple Basket

Create adorable mini apple baskets using small container, wooden shims and jute rope! Glue the shims around the outside of the container and wrap it with layers of jute rope. Use brown and black paint to give it a weathered, rustic finish.

Top it off by adding jute fabric pieces and mini foam apples. You can also use them as functional containers for small items while still maintaining that seasonal decorative appeal.

26. Pumpkin Patch Sign with Foam Pumpkins

Make a charming pumpkin patch sign using wood pieces and foam pumpkins! Paint the wood to look weathered and rustic, then attach half split foam pumpkins to create a three-dimensional effect. Add lettering that says “Pumpkin Patch,” “Pick Your Own,” or another fall message.

This creates such a cute focal point for your seasonal decorating and brings that farm stand feel right into your home. It’s perfect for mantels, shelves, or anywhere you want fall personality.

27. Dollar Tree Fall Napkin Ring Craft

Transform plain napkin rings or make your own using cardboard tubes! Wrap them with burlap, add small artificial leaves, mini pumpkins, or fall berries with hot glue. These custom napkin rings add such a special touch to your fall table settings and make every meal feel more festive.

You can coordinate them with your other fall decorations, and they’re so affordable you can make enough for large gatherings. Guests always notice these thoughtful details!