19 Incredible Things You Can Do With The Leaves You Rake This Fall

Raking up fallen leaves this autumn doesn’t have to be a boring chore you dread. Instead, it can be an opportunity to create something truly beautiful: custom decor for your home!

Leaves are a beautiful part of the season, so bringing them inside to decorate can tie your fall together perfectly.

Here are even more brilliant (and simple) ideas for autumnal decorations that’ll impress your friends and family.

1. These adorable place cards are perfect for any fall party!

These adorable place cards are perfect for any fall party!

Brit + Co

2. Or you could craft these cool plates.

Or you could craft these cool plates.

Wayfair

3. If you’d like to make a statement piece, this leaf lantern is for you.

If you'd like to make a statement piece, this leaf lantern is for you.

Make + Haus

4. These votives are the perfect way to use a spare mason jar.

These votives are the perfect way to use a spare mason jar.

Spark & Chemistry

5. Write what you’re thankful for this season on gold-tipped leaves, then hang them on a garland.

Write what you're thankful for this season on gold-tipped leaves, then hang them on a garland.

The Sweetest Occasion

6. Do something a little different and paint your leaves bright hues. Then, you can hang them in any room.

Do something a little different and paint your leaves bright hues. Then, you can hang them in any room.

I’m Drew Scott

7. Welcome guests into your home with a fresh spin on a wreath.

Welcome guests into your home with a fresh spin on a wreath.

The Thrift Abode

8. Another genius variation of the fall leaf garland…glitter leaves!

Another genius variation of the fall leaf garland...glitter leaves!

House of Jade

9. A bigger bowl like this one is a beautiful way to show fall’s true colors.

A bigger bowl like this one is a beautiful way to show fall's true colors.

Hello! Lucky

10. Make your kids a part of the fun with this cool paper leaf lantern project.

Make your kids a part of the fun with this cool paper leaf lantern project.

Red Ted Art

11. But these kid-friendly paintings are cute, too!

But these kid-friendly paintings are cute, too!

Minne Mama

12. This big leaf print is easy and beautiful to hang on your wall.

This big leaf print is easy and beautiful to hang on your wall.

Kleas

13. Send a heartwarming note to your loved ones using these custom leaf cards.

Send a heartwarming note to your loved ones using these custom leaf cards.

Chica Circle

14. Make adorable leaf stone art by painting over cheap paper napkins!

Make adorable leaf stone art by painting over cheap paper napkins!

Craft Ideas

15. Skeleton leaves are striking on their own…

Skeleton leaves are striking on their own...

The Idea Room

16. If you love modern decor, these leaf pillows will look great year-round.

If you love modern decor, these leaf pillows will look great year-round.

Butiksofie

The DIY is in German, but it’s pretty self-explanatory.

17. Tape some leaves to a small nook in your home for a temporary fall upgrade.

Tape some leaves to a small nook in your home for a temporary fall upgrade.

Better Homes and Gardens

18. This sophisticated take on leaf garland will impress any guest.

This sophisticated take on leaf garland will impress any guest.

Clover Lane

19. Had enough with the garlands? This wind chime-esque ornament might be more your speed.

Had enough with the garlands? This wind chime-esque ornament might be more your speed.

Organize & Decorate Everything

Here’s how to do it yourself.

Stop letting leaves get the best of you during the fall. This year, enjoy them!

Stop letting leaves get the best of you during the fall. This year, enjoy them!

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