Fall Crafts Archives - Manda Panda Projects https://mandapandaprojects.com/category/crafts-diy/fall-crafts/ In the Pursuit of Craftyness Sun, 26 Oct 2025 01:53:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://mandapandaprojects.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-MandaPanda-Projects-with-Panda-e1578891238716-1-32x32.jpg Fall Crafts Archives - Manda Panda Projects https://mandapandaprojects.com/category/crafts-diy/fall-crafts/ 32 32 Fall Floral Grapevine Basket Door Decor https://mandapandaprojects.com/fall-floral-grapevine-basket-door-decor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fall-floral-grapevine-basket-door-decor Sun, 26 Oct 2025 01:53:08 +0000 https://mandapandaprojects.com/?p=15072 Bring the cozy charm of autumn to your home with this DIY Fall Floral Grapevine Basket Decor! This easy and affordable Fall craft is bursting with florals, texture, and rustic elegance. Perfect for hanging on your front door or wall.

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]]> Create a stunning DIY Fall Floral Grapevine Basket bursting with cozy autumn florals and rustic charm! This easy craft is the perfect way to add warm Fall door decor to your home on a budget.

Fall floral grapevine wreath basket door decor hanging on a sage green front door with pretty fall flowers, a sweater pumpkin pick and a hangtag that says "Fall vibes".

I am absolutely literally obsessed with this sage green velvety sunflower. Hob Lob for the win!

Fall floral grapevine wreath basket door decor hanging on a sage green front door with pretty fall flowers, a sweater pumpkin pick and a hangtag that says "Fall vibes".

I saved it for the PERFECT project and this was 10000% it. I love how it looks with the other florals, the feathers, and most of all….the mustard sweater pumpkin.

Fall floral grapevine wreath basket door decor hanging on a sage green front door with pretty fall flowers, a sweater pumpkin pick and a hangtag that says "Fall vibes".

This Floral Grapevine Basket was SO easy to put together, I’ll show you how in a flash.

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Supplies needed to make a Fall Floral Grapevine Basket

empty Grapevine basket

How to Make a Fall Floral Grapevine Basket for your front door

I made this Fall Grapevine Basket on video. So you can WATCH the tutorial by clicking below.

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Watch the video HERE

I found this grapevine basket at Hobby Lobby for 40% off, and I just HAD to have it. But then, it sat in my stash for literal years until I finally put it to good use.

The tag of the grapevine basket that says "$9.99 vine backet".

I started by stuffing the basket with some spanish moss, to fill it up and hide the floral foam I was about to put in.

Then I stuck one block of foam right on in there, keeping it towards the top.

The back of the grapevine basket with the spanish moss and floral foam showing.

Then, I started arranging the florals one by one! I played with it a bit, moving them around until I got them just right, but I made sure that the green velvety sunflower was front and center.

I added a pretty feather pick ,and to give it those “Fall Vibes” I added the mustard color sweater pumpkin that I stuck on a wood skewer. You could just as easily buy pre-made pumpkin picks.

Fall floral grapevine wreath basket door decor hanging on a sage green front door with pretty fall flowers, a sweater pumpkin pick and a hangtag that says "Fall vibes".

It needed a lil’ somethin’ somethin’, so I added a lace ribbon shoestring bow, and layered a raffia bow with button on top.

For the hangtag, I very lightly stamped a floral stamp to give it a distressed look in the background, and then I used acrylic alphabet stamps to write “Fall Vibes”. I then glued it to the front of the bow.

Kraft paper hangtag that says "Fall Vibes" on the front of the basket.

When it was all said and done, it was next level GORG! Here she is!

Fall floral grapevine wreath basket door decor hanging on a sage green front door with pretty fall flowers, a sweater pumpkin pick and a hangtag that says "Fall vibes".

Absolutely in LOVE with how this Fall Grapevine Basket turned out! It looks so cute on my front door!

Fall floral grapevine wreath basket door decor hanging on a sage green front door with pretty fall flowers, a sweater pumpkin pick and a hangtag that says "Fall vibes".

I thought my Thrifted Floral Watering can was my fave fall DIY, but I think this one now takes the cake!

Are you going to make a Fall Floral Grapevine Basket ? If you do, I’d love to see it! Pop on over to our free Craftspiration Facebook group, and join in on the fun by posting a pic of your Tiered Trays, DIY’s and crafts. I just love to see all your creative and crafty creations.

If you’ve got a million projects on your crafting ‘to-do’ list like I do, than you need my FREE Craft Project Planner so you can plan to make *all the things*! When you sign up for the craft planner, I’ll also send you lot’s of fun, easy, and budget friendly ideas for you to fill it up with!

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Fall floral grapevine wreath basket door decor hanging on a sage green front door with pretty fall flowers, a sweater pumpkin pick and a hangtag that says "Fall vibes".
Fall floral grapevine wreath basket door decor hanging on a sage green front door with pretty fall flowers, a sweater pumpkin pick and a hangtag that says "Fall vibes".
Fall floral grapevine wreath basket door decor hanging on a sage green front door with pretty fall flowers, a sweater pumpkin pick and a hangtag that says "Fall vibes".

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]]> Dollar Tree Pumpkin Treat Bag Garland https://mandapandaprojects.com/dollar-tree-pumpkin-treat-bag-garland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dollar-tree-pumpkin-treat-bag-garland Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:09:05 +0000 https://mandapandaprojects.com/?p=15089

Turn Dollar Tree Halloween treat bags into the cutest pumpkin garland on the block! This DIY craft is the perfect mix of spooky, sweet, and so affordable, you’ll want to hang it everywhere this Fall.

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Turn Dollar Tree Halloween treat bags into the cutest pumpkin garland on the block! This DIY craft is the perfect mix of spooky, sweet, and so affordable, you’ll want to hang it everywhere this Fall.

Dollar Tree Pumpkin Treat Bag Garland with 3 pumpkins hanging on twine and raffia sticking out the top, strung across a mirror with a leopard print border for dall decor.

Get ready to add some budget-friendly charm to your Fall and Halloween decor with this Dollar Tree Pumpkin Treat Bag Garland!

In this DIY craft tutorial, I’ll show you how to turn simple treat bags into the cutest garland that’s perfect for decorating your mantel, mirror, or doorway this season.

Dollar Tree Pumpkin Treat Bag Garland with 3 pumpkins hanging on twine and raffia sticking out the top, strung across a mirror with a leopard print border for dall decor.

Follow along as I show you step-by-step in a video, how to make this adorable garland using inexpensive Dollar Tree finds.

Supplies needed to make a Dollar Tree Pumpkin Treat Bag Garland

Dollar Tree Pumpkin Burlap Treat Bags
  • Twine
  • Dollar Tree Pumpkin Treat Bags (3 Pack)
  • Muslin
  • Homespun and coordinating fabric
  • 3 Rusty Bells
  • Polyfil
  • Raffia
  • Kilz Dark Wax
  • Hot glue gun

How to make a Dollar Tree Pumpkin Treat Bag Garland

I made this Treat Bag Garland on video. So you can WATCH the tutorial by clicking below.

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Watch the video HERE

Dollar Tree Pumpkin Treat Bag Garland with raffia sticking out the top, a homespun bow with a rusty bell and sweet annie in the bow.

I used coffee stained Muslin, Homespun, and neutral fabric to make mine, but you can use any colors or patterns to match your style of Fall and Halloween decor.

Dollar Tree Pumpkin Treat Bag Garland with 3 pumpkins hanging on twine and raffia sticking out the top, strung across a mirror with a leopard print border for dall decor.

Need a last minute ADORABLE Halloween DIY? Make sure to check out my Floating Ghost in a Jar! It’s Spooky Cute!

Are you going to make a Dollar Tree Fall Treat Bag Garland? If you do, I’d love to see it! Pop on over to our free Craftspiration Facebook group, and join in on the fun by posting a pic of your Tiered Trays, DIY’s and crafts. I just love to see all your creative and crafty creations.

If you’ve got a million projects on your crafting ‘to-do’ list like I do, than you need my FREE Craft Project Planner so you can plan to make *all the things*! When you sign up for the craft planner, I’ll also send you lot’s of fun, easy, and budget friendly ideas for you to fill it up with!

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]]> Muslin Halloween Ghost Rag Garland https://mandapandaprojects.com/muslin-halloween-ghost-rag-garland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=muslin-halloween-ghost-rag-garland Fri, 12 Sep 2025 01:54:00 +0000 https://mandapandaprojects.com/?p=15032 handmade Halloween Muslin Ghost Rag Garland features adorable fabric ghosts crafted from muslin cloth, accented with black wooden beads and festive rag ties in orange, black, and white patterns.

Bring spooky charm to your home with this DIY Muslin Ghost Rag Garland for Halloween! This budget-friendly Halloween craft is perfect for a festive traditional Halloween vibe to decorate your home.

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]]> handmade Halloween Muslin Ghost Rag Garland features adorable fabric ghosts crafted from muslin cloth, accented with black wooden beads and festive rag ties in orange, black, and white patterns.

Bring spooky charm to your home or Halloween party with this DIY Muslin Ghost Rag Garland! This budget-friendly Halloween craft is perfect for a festive traditional Halloween vibe to decorate your home.

handmade Halloween Muslin Ghost Rag Garland features adorable fabric ghosts crafted from muslin cloth, accented with black wooden beads and festive rag ties in orange, black, and white patterns.

I made this Halloween Muslin Ghost Rag Garland live on Facebook, and it was such a fun project to share with everyone! If you missed it, don’t worry you can still catch the replay over on YouTube linked below!

This DIY ghost garland is the perfect mix of spooky and cute, and it’s an easy way to use up fabric scraps or muslin you already have on hand.

handmade Halloween Muslin Ghost Rag Garland features adorable fabric ghosts crafted from muslin cloth, accented with black wooden beads and festive rag ties in orange, black, and white patterns.

If the traditional Orange and Black Halloween isn’t your vibe, you can totally switch up the colors of the rag ties, and even add embellishments like glitter or bows to give them more personality.

Oh and did I mention this one doesn’t require any sewing?! So it’s perfect for anyone who wants a quick Halloween décor DIY.

Muslin ghost with a hangtag around its neck that says "Boo" and orange and black fabric on each side.

I don’t have a mantel, but if I DID that’s totally where I would hang this. But whether you hang it across your mantel, drape it over a mirror like me, or use it as a backdrop for your Halloween party, this ghost rag garland is sure to bring festive charm to your space.

handmade Halloween Muslin Ghost Rag Garland features adorable fabric ghosts crafted from muslin cloth, accented with black wooden beads and festive rag ties in orange, black, and white patterns.

Keep reading (or watch the replay!) to see step-by-step how this garland came together.

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Supplies needed to make a Muslin Halloween Ghost Rag Garland

Muslin.

How to Make a Muslin Halloween Ghost Rag Garland

I made this Muslin Ghost Garland on video. So you can WATCH the tutorial by clicking below.

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Watch the video HERE

Definitely watch the replay to see how this is done, but I’ll give you a quick rundown below.

First things first, rip 16 strips of fabric, about 1 ” wide and 10-12″ long. I used 4 different patterns, and ripped 4 pieces of each.

handmade Halloween Muslin Ghost Rag Garland features adorable fabric ghosts crafted from muslin cloth, accented with black wooden beads and festive rag ties in orange, black, and white patterns.

For the ghosts, take a large circle of muslin and drape it over the top of the large wood bead. Then tie a piece of twine around it’s “neck”. Use a black Sharpie to draw on the eyes, and some pink cheap blush to give him some rosy cheeks.

I made three of these ghosts, and on the first one I added a small hangtag that says “THAT’S”…..

Muslin ghost with a hangtag around its neck that says "THATS" and orange and black fabric on each side.

The second one I added a small hangtag that says “BOO”….

Muslin ghost with a hangtag around its neck that says "Boo" and orange and black fabric on each side.

And the last one has a small hangtag that says “SHEET”!

Muslin ghost with a hangtag around its neck that says "SHEET" and orange and black fabric on each side.

Now to put this all together onto the twine, you have to follow a certain pattern. From left to right it will be 4 pieces of fabric –> Black wood bead –>> 1st Ghost –> Black wood bead –> 4 pieces of fabric –> Black wood bead –> 2nd Ghost –> Black wood bead –> 4 pieces of fabric –> Black wood bead –> 3rd Ghost –> Black wood bead –> 4 pieces of fabric.

To get these onto the garland, use a larks head knot to tie them around a long piece of twine.

Start by tying on the first 4 pieces of fabric, sliding it all the way down to the far left end of the twine, then add a black wood bead, and then use hot glue to glue the twine to the back of the 1st ghosts head (the one that says “THAT’S”). Then add another black wood bead, tie on 4 more pieces of fabric, and then the ghost that says “BOO”, and so on until you get all three ghosts on and all 4 groups of fabric.

Here it is all put together!

handmade Halloween Muslin Ghost Rag Garland features adorable fabric ghosts crafted from muslin cloth, accented with black wooden beads and festive rag ties in orange, black, and white patterns.

I love it draped over the top of my leopard print mirror, since I don’t have a mantel.

handmade Halloween Muslin Ghost Rag Garland features adorable fabric ghosts crafted from muslin cloth, accented with black wooden beads and festive rag ties in orange, black, and white patterns.

Absolutely in LOVE with how this Halloween Ghost Garland turned out! It looks so cute on my Fall-O-Ween Bookcase too!

handmade Halloween Muslin Ghost Rag Garland features adorable fabric ghosts crafted from muslin cloth, accented with black wooden beads and festive rag ties in orange, black, and white patterns.

Are you going to make a Muslin Halloween Ghost Rag Garland? If you do, I’d love to see it! Pop on over to our free Craftspiration Facebook group, and join in on the fun by posting a pic of your Tiered Trays, DIY’s and crafts. I just love to see all your creative and crafty creations.

If you’ve got a million projects on your crafting ‘to-do’ list like I do, than you need my FREE Craft Project Planner so you can plan to make *all the things*! When you sign up for the craft planner, I’ll also send you lot’s of fun, easy, and budget friendly ideas for you to fill it up with!

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handmade Halloween Muslin Ghost Rag Garland features adorable fabric ghosts crafted from muslin cloth, accented with black wooden beads and festive rag ties in orange, black, and white patterns.
handmade Halloween Muslin Ghost Rag Garland features adorable fabric ghosts crafted from muslin cloth, accented with black wooden beads and festive rag ties in orange, black, and white patterns.

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]]> DIY Floating Ghost in a Jar https://mandapandaprojects.com/diy-floating-ghost-in-a-jar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diy-floating-ghost-in-a-jar Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:37:49 +0000 https://mandapandaprojects.com/?p=14981 Floating Ghost in a mason Jar made from muslin and creepy cloth and hanging by fishing line with a tea light at the top to give it a spooky cute halloween vibe. The bottom has green reindeer moss, a gravestone that says RIP and a small pumpkin.

This floating ghost in a jar is the perfect mix of spooky and adorable! A simple DIY that lights up your Halloween decor with just the right amount of creepy cute charm!

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]]> Floating Ghost in a mason Jar made from muslin and creepy cloth and hanging by fishing line with a tea light at the top to give it a spooky cute halloween vibe. The bottom has green reindeer moss, a gravestone that says RIP and a small pumpkin.

This floating ghost in a jar is the perfect mix of spooky and adorable! A simple DIY that lights up your Halloween decor with just the right amount of creepy cute charm!

Floating Ghost in a mason Jar made from muslin and creepy cloth and hanging by fishing line with a tea light at the top to give it a spooky cute halloween vibe. The bottom has green reindeer moss, a gravestone that says RIP and a small pumpkin.

Halloween crafts are some of my absolute favorites, and this floating ghost in a jar is no exception. It’s cute, a little spooky, and so easy to make with just a handful of supplies you probably already have on hand.

Floating Ghost in a mason Jar made from muslin and creepy cloth and hanging by fishing line with a tea light at the top to give it a spooky cute halloween vibe. The bottom has green reindeer moss, a gravestone that says RIP and a small pumpkin.

This ghost is made to look like he’s floating in jar above a mini “graveyard” made from moss, a headstone and a pumpkin. The tea light is the perfect touch to give this a spooky, yet creepy cute vibe to keep out all Halloween season long!

Floating Ghost in a mason Jar made from muslin and creepy cloth and hanging by fishing line with a tea light at the top to give it a spooky cute halloween vibe. The bottom has green reindeer moss, a gravestone that says RIP and a small pumpkin.

This is the replay of a Facebook live from 9.10.25. If you want full written blog post tutorials please check out the other posts on my site.

Supplies needed to make a Floating Ghost in a Jar

How to make a Floating Ghost in a Jar

I made this Floating Ghost in a Jar on video. So you can WATCH the tutorial by clicking below.

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Watch the video HERE

Floating Ghost in a mason Jar made from muslin and creepy cloth and hanging by fishing line with a tea light at the top to give it a spooky cute halloween vibe. The bottom has green reindeer moss, a gravestone that says RIP and a small pumpkin.

I used Muslin and Creepy cloth to make my ghost, but cheesecloth would work even better. If I had some, that’s what I would have used.

Floating Ghost in a mason Jar made from muslin and creepy cloth and hanging by fishing line with a tea light at the top to give it a spooky cute halloween vibe. The bottom has green reindeer moss, a gravestone that says RIP and a small pumpkin.

If you have never used Rust Effect Paste, RUN to Amazon and get some! It’s THE best and easiest for giving a faux rust look to every material possible!

Rust effect paste on the mason jar lid.

Are you going to make a Floating Ghost in a Jar? If you do, I’d love to see it! Pop on over to our free Craftspiration Facebook group, and join in on the fun by posting a pic of your Tiered Trays, DIY’s and crafts. I just love to see all your creative and crafty creations.

If you’ve got a million projects on your crafting ‘to-do’ list like I do, than you need my FREE Craft Project Planner so you can plan to make *all the things*! When you sign up for the craft planner, I’ll also send you lot’s of fun, easy, and budget friendly ideas for you to fill it up with!

Make time to make stuff free printable craft project planner. Digital editable planner. #craftplanner #projectplanner

Free printable Craft Project Planner

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]]> Muslin and Creepy Cloth Ghost Sign https://mandapandaprojects.com/muslin-and-creepy-cloth-ghost-sign/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=muslin-and-creepy-cloth-ghost-sign Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:01:13 +0000 https://mandapandaprojects.com/?p=14938 Coffee stained Muslin creepy cloth ghost holding a creme natural dried flower bouquet with a twine bow and rusty bell, with a black background with a gold starry night and a jute rope hanger.

Gather all the ghosts and ghouls to make this easy, fun, and affordable muslin and not-so-creepy cloth ghost for your DIY Halloween decor this year! Simple, thrifty, and oh-so-BOO-tiful!

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]]> Coffee stained Muslin creepy cloth ghost holding a creme natural dried flower bouquet with a twine bow and rusty bell, with a black background with a gold starry night and a jute rope hanger.

Gather all the ghosts and ghouls to make this easy, fun, and affordable muslin and not-so-creepy cloth ghost for your DIY Halloween decor this year! Simple, thrifty, and oh-so-BOO-tiful!

Coffee stained Muslin creepy cloth ghost holding a creme natural dried flower bouquet with a twine bow and rusty bell, with a black background with a gold starry night and a jute rope hanger.

I love to craft for Halloween, but I love creepy CUTE, not creepy creepy. And this muslin ghost fits that description perfectly!

Coffee stained Muslin creepy cloth ghost holding a creme natural dried flower bouquet with a twine bow and rusty bell, with a black background with a gold starry night and a jute rope hanger.

I like to give my muslin a grungy look by coffee staining a bunch at a time so that I have it ready to craft with.

I do it the “lazy” way by just mixing some water with instant coffee and then dunking the muslin in and rubbing some of the instant coffee grinds into the muslin to give it some darker spots.

Coffee stained Muslin creepy cloth ghost holding a creme natural dried flower bouquet with a twine bow and rusty bell, with a black background with a gold starry night and a jute rope hanger.

There’s really no rhyme or reason to how I do it and you can’t mess it up!

Coffee stained Muslin creepy cloth ghost holding a creme natural dried flower bouquet with a twine bow and rusty bell, with a black background with a gold starry night and a jute rope hanger.

After I coffee stain it I pop it into the oven at 275 degrees and bake it until dry. Now, you’re ready to make this not-so-creepy cloth ghost and endless other crafts with grungy muslin.

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Supplies needed to make a Muslin and Creepy Cloth Ghost Sign

All of the supplies needed to make the craft laid out on the table.

How to Make a Muslin and Creepy Cloth Ghost Sign

I made this Muslin and Creepy Cloth Ghost Sign on video. So you can WATCH the tutorial by clicking below.

YouTube thumbnail of the ghost tutorial video.

Watch the video HERE

To make the background of this adorable ghost sign, you need a wood pallet and a piece of regular ‘ole tissue paper.

Wood pallet sign and white tissue paper for the background.

Crumple the tissue paper up into a ball and then open it back up so that it has a crinkled look like you see below.

Crumple up the white tissue paper and then open it up so its wrinkly and crinkly.

Use a good amount of Mod Podge and decoupage the paper to the wood background, being careful not to smooth it out too much because you want the wrinkles and crinkles to give it the fun texture.

Use a good amount of Mod Podge and decoupage the paper to the wood background

Use a gator sander or sanding block to sand off the excess tissue paper from the edges.

Using a gator sander or sanding block to sand off the excess tissue paper from the edges.

Paint the tissue paper surface all black.

Painting the tissue paper surface all black.

Now for the ghost, mix together some Mod Podge and water in a bowl that you don’t mind ruining. I would say about a 2:1 ration of Mod Podge:Water but it’s not an exact science.

Mixing together some Mod Podge and water in a bowl.

Rip off a piece of muslin and creepy cloth, and submerge it into the Mod Podge water mixture, making sure every bit of the fabric gets covered.

Rip off a piece of muslin and creepy cloth, and submerge it into the Mod Podge water mixture making sure every bit of the fabric gets covered.

Take the fabric out and shape it into a ghost on your black tissue paper background, making sure the creepy cloth is on the top.

Shaping the fabric into the shape of a ghost on the background.

Make a miniature dried flower bouquet by taking some creme dried florals and tying a piece of twine around the stems.

Making a miniature dried flower bouquet by taking some creme dried florals and tying a piece of twine around the stems.

Hot glue the dried flower bouquet into the ghosts “hand”, by tucking it behind a fold in the fabric.

Dry the fabric with a heat gun or let it sit overnight before continuing.

Hot glue the dried flower bouquet into the ghosts "hand".

Cut two ovals out of black felt and glue them to the ghosts face.

Cutting two ovals out of black felt.

Tie a rusty bell onto a twine shoestring bow, and glue it to the front of the flower bouquet.

Glue a twine bow with a rusty bell to the flower bouquet.

Now for the fun part…the gold leaf starry night background!

Rub a light layer of Mod Podge all over the background, and using your finger, rub bits of the gold leaf all over the background. You can add as much or as little as you like.

Rub gold leaf foil onto the blacl background.

Look how neat this looks! As if the night sky above the ghost is lit up with stars!

The background of the craft with black and gold starry night look.

Here is how the ghost will look once he’s all dried. It may look like the fabric is soft, but it’s actually rock hard.

Coffee stained Muslin creepy cloth ghost holding a creme natural dried flower bouquet with a twine bow and rusty bell, with a black background with a gold starry night and a jute rope hanger.

I’m in love love LOVE with how this Muslin Creepy Cloth ghostie turned out!

Coffee stained Muslin creepy cloth ghost holding a creme natural dried flower bouquet with a twine bow and rusty bell, with a black background with a gold starry night and a jute rope hanger.

Are you going to make a Muslin and Creepy Cloth Ghost Sign ? If you do, I’d love to see it! Pop on over to our free Craftspiration Facebook group, and join in on the fun by posting a pic of your Tiered Trays, DIY’s and crafts. I just love to see all your creative and crafty creations.

If you’ve got a million projects on your crafting ‘to-do’ list like I do, than you need my FREE Craft Project Planner so you can plan to make *all the things*! When you sign up for the craft planner, I’ll also send you lot’s of fun, easy, and budget friendly ideas for you to fill it up with!

Make time to make stuff free printable craft project planner. Digital editable planner. #craftplanner #projectplanner

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Coffee stained Muslin creepy cloth ghost holding a creme natural dried flower bouquet with a twine bow and rusty bell, with a black background with a gold starry night and a jute rope hanger.
Coffee stained Muslin creepy cloth ghost holding a creme natural dried flower bouquet with a twine bow and rusty bell, with a black background with a gold starry night and a jute rope hanger.

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]]> Thrifted Cute Ghost Makeover https://mandapandaprojects.com/thrifted-cute-ghost-makeover/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thrifted-cute-ghost-makeover Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:27:59 +0000 https://mandapandaprojects.com/?p=13184 Thrifted Wood Ghost Makeover with black glasses and a burlap banner that says BOO.

This thrifted wood ghost was cute when I bought him, but once I made him over with some cutesy glasses he went from cute to BOO-tiful. DIY Halloween decor at it's finest!

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]]> Thrifted Wood Ghost Makeover with black glasses and a burlap banner that says BOO.

This Thrifted Wood Ghost was cute when I bought him, but once I made him over with some cutesy glasses he went from cute to BOO-tiful. DIY Halloween decor at it’s finest!

Standing wood ghost from a thrift store with an orange pumpkin.

This is your reminder that if you see something cute-ish at the thrift store, but you don’t absolutely love it, then grab it anyway! Because you can make it over to be something even more amazing.

I mean, this ghost really was cute when I first got him. But I knew right away that he wasn’t gonna stay as is. In fact, HE became a SHE! No surgery required LOL!

Major GLOW UP here!

Cute thrifted wood standing ghost makeover with a black and white polka dot pumpkin, a burlap banner that says "BOO", black eyeglasses, and an orange and black fabric bow.

I thought about him being almost like a wood craft kit…but cheaper! ($1.95)

Cute thrifted wood standing ghost makeover with a black and white polka dot pumpkin, a burlap banner that says "BOO", black eyeglasses, and an orange and black fabric bow.

I got this gorgeous Halloween fabric at JoAnns Fabrics, and it made for the absolute perfect bows for this project.

I am not huge fan of the color orange, but this fabric is quickly changing my mind this Halloween season.

Cute thrifted wood standing ghost makeover with a black and white polka dot pumpkin, a burlap banner that says "BOO", black eyeglasses, and an orange and black fabric bow.

Since I don’t normally love orange, I made a similar BOO Banner Ghost last year that was Rainbow theme. It kind of reminds me of this cutie since she was holding a Boo Banner as well. I guess you can say my own project inspired this one.

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Supplies Needed to Makeover a Cute Thrifted Wood Ghost

Standing wood ghost from a thrift store with an orange pumpkin.

How to Makeover a cute Thrifted Wood Ghost

I made over this Thrifted Cute Ghost on video. So you can WATCH the tutorial by clicking below.

Amanda holding the completed project . a Facebook Live thumbnail

Watch the Video HERE

The ghost was already white, but since I wanted to paint over the current face to redo it, I painted another coat of white over the entire thing. Here is the back, before I did a second coat.

The back of the thrifted wood ghost painted all white.

When I ripped the pumpkin and bowtie off, it pulled up some of the MDF, so I decided to turn it around and make the front be the back.

I like my crafts old and grungy so I used my Kilz Dark Wax and “antiqued” all around the edges of the wood ghost using a finger dauber.

The ghost edges all grunged up with Kilz dark wax.

For her face, I used a spouncer to make large round black eyes, and the end of a paint brush to put a dot of white inside.

I painted the wood eyeglasses black, and glued them to the ghosts face.

For extra cuteness, I made a simple “hair bow” with some pretty argyle fabric, a twine shoestring bow, and a small black button in the center.

Black eyeglasses on the wood ghost and an orange and black bow in her hair.

For the BOO banner, I cut 1 perfect triangle out of cardstock, and then used that as a template to cut the 3 triangles out of burlap. I coated the back with Mod Podge to make them stiff and prevent them from fraying.

Next, I painted the one inch wood letters B-O-O orange, and glued them to the burlap pendants.

Then, I glued the burlap pendants to a long piece of twine and attached the banner from arm to arm by gluing the twine around the “arms” to the back.

The ghost holding a burlap banner that says "BOO" in orange letters.

To decorate the pumpkin, I first pulled it off of the ghost (I heated the glue up with my heat gun first, to loosen it up). Then I traced it onto a piece of black and white polka dot fabric, cut it out, and decoupaged it to the pumpkin using Mod Podge.

For the stem, I wrapped it in twine and secured with hot glue.

Of course I had to make a mini fabric bow for the pumpkin stem using my Bowdabra, but you could totally make a bow without that. I used a combination of fabric and ribbon, and glued a mini black button to the center as an embellishment.

A pumpkin that is black and white polka dots along with an orange and black bow at the top and a wine stem.

To finish it off I glued a small resin pumpkin to the bottom left on the base of the ghost, because I just felt like it needed a lil’ somethin’ somethin’ there.

I think this lil’ ghosts name should be Paisley. Paisley got a MAJOR glow up from her original thrift store version!

Cute thrifted wood standing ghost makeover with a black and white polka dot pumpkin, a burlap banner that says "BOO", black eyeglasses, and an orange and black fabric bow.

She also coordinates perfectly with the Foam Cone Witch Hat that we made in my exclusive subscription group, The CRafterparty!

You can go HERE for deets on being apart of this amazing group of crafty women, and get the tutorial for this Witch Hat too.

The completed thrifted ghost all made over next to a coordinating witches hat.

Are you going to makeover a thrifted ghost? Or thrifted ANYTHING for that matter? If you do, I’d love to see it! Pop on over to our free Craftspiration Facebook group, and join in on the fun by posting a pic of your Tiered Trays, DIY’s and crafts. I just love to see all your creative and crafty creations.

If you’ve got a million projects on your crafting ‘to-do’ list like I do, than you need my FREE Craft Project Planner so you can plan to make *all the things*! When you sign up for the craft planner, I’ll also send you lot’s of fun, easy, and budget friendly ideas for you to fill it up with!

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Cute thrifted wood standing ghost makeover with a black and white polka dot pumpkin, a burlap banner that says "BOO", black eyeglasses, and an orange and black fabric bow.

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]]> Dollar Tree Halloween Pot Holder Doorknob Hanger https://mandapandaprojects.com/dollar-tree-halloween-pot-holder-doorknob-hanger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dollar-tree-halloween-pot-holder-doorknob-hanger Fri, 11 Oct 2024 22:09:29 +0000 https://mandapandaprojects.com/?p=13188 I bet you never thought of a Dollar Tree Halloween Pot Holder as a craft supply...until now! This DIY Doorknob Hanger is an easy and affordable way to add Halloween vibes to your decor this year!

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]]> I bet you never thought of a Dollar Tree Halloween Pot Holder as a craft supply…until now! This DIY Doorknob Hanger is an easy and affordable way to add Halloween vibes to your decor this year!

Dollar Tree Halloween Pot Holder with a Ghost, bats, and an old truck that says "Happy Haunting with orange tulle trim around the edge and a black and white buffalo check wood bead hanger, DIY doorknob hanger.

I bet ya never thought of a pot holder as a craft supply, huh? Well think again!

I’ve made a super cute Potholder hanger for Spring last year, and now we’re doing it again for good ‘ole Halloween.

Dollar Tree Halloween Pot Holder with a Ghost, bats, and an old truck that says "Happy Haunting with orange tulle trim around the edge and a black and white buffalo check wood bead hanger, DIY doorknob hanger.

So next time you see cute pot holders at Dollar Tree, scoop them up and turn them into some holiday Doorknob Hangers for decoration!

How cute does it look with my BOO Sign?!

The completed halloweem doorknob hanger hanging on the wall next to a BOO and hocus pocus sign.

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Supplies Needed to Make a Dollar Tree Halloween Doorknob Hanger

All of the supplies to make the project laid out on the table.

How to Make a Dollar Tree Skull Witch Decor

I made this Dollar Tree Halloween Doorknob Hanger on video. So you can WATCH the tutorial by clicking below.

Amanda holding the completed project on a Facebook live thumbnail.

Watch the Video HERE

The pack of Dollar Tree Pot Holders come in a pack of two, so I crafted with one of them and then gifted the other away.

First things first, make a 2-3 inch slit with an X-acto knife on the top back of the pot holder, and separate the back of the pot holder from the front. Then stuff it with as much polyfil as you can and then close up the slit with some hot glue.

Now, your pot holder is stuffed and we’re ready to decorate!

Dollar Tree Halloween Pot Holder with a Ghost, bats, and an old truck with pumpkins in the back that says "Happy Haunting.

Next, hot glue the orange tulle trim all around the outer edge of the pot holder.

The orange tulle trim glued around the outer edge of the pot holder.

For the hanger I made a wood bead hanger with twine and black, white, and buffalo check wood beads.

Black, white, and buffalo check wood bead hanger on the top of the pot holder.

Secure it to the back of the pot holder with hot glue, and then glue a couple strips of ribbon over the ends to reinforce it and make it look “pretty”.

Glue the buffalo check wood bead hanger to the back of the pot holder door hanger.

Last, add a couple of mini black wood bats to the front, on top of the images of the bats for some 3D elements. I added two.

Glue small black wood bats to the pot holder for a 3D element.

Here she is all said and done. This took me about 30 min to make and it came out oh so cute, don’t ya think?!

Dollar Tree Halloween Pot Holder with a Ghost, bats, and an old truck that says "Happy Haunting with orange tulle trim around the edge and a black and white buffalo check wood bead hanger, DIY doorknob hanger.

It fits perfectly on my doorknob for a cute little Halloween vibe.

Dollar Tree Halloween Pot Holder with a Ghost, bats, and an old truck that says "Happy Haunting with orange tulle trim around the edge and a black and white buffalo check wood bead hanger, DIY doorknob hanger.

Are you going to make a Dollar Tree Halloween Pot Holder Hanger? If you do, I’d love to see it! Pop on over to our free Craftspiration Facebook group, and join in on the fun by posting a pic of your Tiered Trays, DIY’s and crafts. I just love to see all your creative and crafty creations.

Dollar Tree Halloween Pot Holder with a Ghost, bats, and an old truck that says "Happy Haunting with orange tulle trim around the edge and a black and white buffalo check wood bead hanger, DIY doorknob hanger.

If you’ve got a million projects on your crafting ‘to-do’ list like I do, than you need my FREE Craft Project Planner so you can plan to make *all the things*! When you sign up for the craft planner, I’ll also send you lot’s of fun, easy, and budget friendly ideas for you to fill it up with!

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Dollar Tree Halloween Pot Holder with a Ghost, bats, and an old truck that says "Happy Haunting with orange tulle trim around the edge and a black and white buffalo check wood bead hanger, DIY doorknob hanger.

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]]> Scrap Wood Neutral and Leopard Pumpkin https://mandapandaprojects.com/scrap-wood-neutral-and-leopard-pumpkin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=scrap-wood-neutral-and-leopard-pumpkin Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:49:25 +0000 https://mandapandaprojects.com/?p=13116 Scrap Wood Block Chunky Neutral Pumpkin with gold, leopard print, hymnal sheet, and a messy bow with a burlap flower and fall leaf embellishment.

If you've got some scrap wood blocks laying around, gather them and turn them into some cute and easy DIY fall decor like this neutral and leopard pumpkin! Cute and Cozy and all the Fall Feels!

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]]> Scrap Wood Block Chunky Neutral Pumpkin with gold, leopard print, hymnal sheet, and a messy bow with a burlap flower and fall leaf embellishment.

If you’ve got some scrap wood blocks laying around, gather them and turn them into some cute and easy DIY fall decor like this neutral and leopard pumpkin! Cute and Cozy and all the Fall Feels!

Scrap Wood Block Chunky Neutral Pumpkin with gold, leopard print, hymnal sheet, and a messy bow with a burlap flower and fall leaf embellishment.

I live in an apartment building, so it’s not very often that I come across scrap wood like this. So when I saw this chunky wood block on my daily walk, of course I scooped it up and brought it home.

As soon as I got home with it, I knew EXACTLY what I was going to make with it….a pumpkin!

Scrap Wood Block Chunky Neutral Pumpkin with gold, leopard print, hymnal sheet, and a messy bow with a burlap flower and fall leaf embellishment.

And this cutie little pumpkin looks just perfect on my Fall-O-Ween bookcase, with all my other gold and leopard print fall decor.

Neutral wood pumpkin craft on a bookshelf with a mummy, a book page pumpkin, and a pair of gold heart glasses.

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Supplies Needed to Make a Scrap Wood Neutral Pumpkin

Scrap wood block.

How to Make a Scrap Wood Pumpkin

I made this Leopard Print Scrap Wood Pumpkin on video. So you can WATCH the tutorial by clicking below.

Amanda holding the completed craft on a facebook live thumbnail.

Watch the Video HERE

This one is so easy to make you don’t even need a tutorial, and that works out because I made it live on Facebook so I don’t have any “in progress” pics. But if you don’t want to watch the replay, I’ll walk you through how I made it.

First I stained the entire wood block with Antique Wax. You aren’t going to see the wood much, but on the parts that you can, I don’t want to see the raw wood color.

I then traced the sides and top of the block onto 4 different coordinating scrapbook papers, and then ripped them out using my irregular ruler. I wanted the paper to be torn looking to give the pumpkin a distressed look and so that the edges and corners of the block show.

Scrap Wood Block Chunky Neutral Pumpkin with gold, leopard print, hymnal sheet, and a messy bow with a burlap flower and fall leaf embellishment.

I Mod Podged each piece of ripped paper to each of the 4 sides and top of the wood block.

Next, I glued a stick from a dried flower bouquet to the top of the pumpkin as a stem.

I then made a messy fabric and ribbon now with my Bowdabra, and then glued that to the top of the pumpkin along with a gold fall leaf and a burlap rosette.

Scrap Wood Block Chunky Neutral Pumpkin with gold, leopard print, hymnal sheet, and a messy bow with a burlap flower and fall leaf embellishment.

I absolutely love love LOVE how this turned out. It looks so fabulous with all of the other neutral, gold, and leopard print crafts we’ve been making for my Fall-O-Ween bookcase.

Neutral wood pumpkin craft on a bookshelf with a mummy, a book page pumpkin, a rag ghost, a sunflower world globe, a watering can floral arrangement, and a pair of gold heart glasses.

Are you going to make a Chunky Scrap Wood Pumpkin? If you do, I’d love to see it! Pop on over to our free Craftspiration Facebook group, and join in on the fun by posting a pic of your Tiered Trays, DIY’s and crafts. I just love to see all your creative and crafty creations.

If you’ve got a million projects on your crafting ‘to-do’ list like I do, than you need my FREE Craft Project Planner so you can plan to make *all the things*! When you sign up for the craft planner, I’ll also send you lot’s of fun, easy, and budget friendly ideas for you to fill it up with!

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A scrap wood chunky block.
Scrap Wood Block Chunky Neutral Pumpkin with gold, leopard print, hymnal sheet, and a messy bow with a burlap flower and fall leaf embellishment.
Scrap Wood Block Chunky Neutral Pumpkin with gold, leopard print, hymnal sheet, and a messy bow with a burlap flower and fall leaf embellishment.

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]]> Dollar Tree Skull Witch Decor https://mandapandaprojects.com/dollar-tree-skull-witch-decor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dollar-tree-skull-witch-decor Tue, 10 Sep 2024 20:47:27 +0000 https://mandapandaprojects.com/?p=13086 I prefer cute over creepy for my Fall and Halloween crafts and decor, but this Dollar Tree Skull Witch is actually both....it's creepy cute! Oh and it's budget friendly too.

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]]> I prefer cute over creepy for my Fall and Halloween crafts and decor, but this Dollar Tree Skull Witch is actually both….it’s creepy cute! Oh and it’s budget friendly too. DIY Halloween decor for the win!

Dollar Tree plastic skull for Halloween, painted white with gold glitter eyes on top of a gold candlestick with a gold tulle neck collar and a witches that was redone with neutral and leopard print fabric and a feather in it's hat.

Ya gotta love a good ole’ Dollar Tree DIY, and this is one for the books!

It’s creepy, it’s cute, it’s neutral, and it’s gold. OH, and there’s Leopard print too!

Dollar Tree plastic skull for Halloween, painted white with gold glitter eyes on top of a gold candlestick with a gold tulle neck collar and a witches that was redone with neutral and leopard print fabric and a feather in it's hat.

What’s not to love?

I became obsessed with the neutral, gold, and leopard print theme last year, and I think I will stick with it this year as well.

Dollar Tree plastic skull for Halloween, painted white with gold glitter eyes on top of a gold candlestick with a gold tulle neck collar and a witches that was redone with neutral and leopard print fabric and a feather in its hat. With a pair of gold heart shaped eyeglasses sitting nect to it.

This Dollar Tree Skull Witch looked just perfect on my Fall-O-Ween bookcase, with all my other gold and leopard print fall decor.

Dollar Tree plastic skull for Halloween, painted white with gold glitter eyes on top of a gold candlestick with a gold tulle neck collar and a witches that was redone with neutral and leopard print fabric and a feather in it's hat.

This Fall-O-Ween Skull with Witch Hat uses ALMOST all Dollar Tree supplies, except for the Tulle and fabric, which is from Walmart. Budget crafting for the win.

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Supplies Needed to Make a Dollar Tree Skull Witch Decor

A black tinsel dollar tree witch hat, plastic skull, and glass candlestick sitting on a table.

How to Make a Dollar Tree Skull Witch Decor

I made this Dollar Tree Witch Hat Skull on video. So you can WATCH the tutorial by clicking below.

Amanda holding the completed craft on a facebook live thumbnail.

Watch the Video HERE

I started off by taking all the tacky tinsel off of this Dollar Tree witch hat. It’s super easy to get off, just unravel it and throw it right into the trash because who wants to use that stuff!

A dollar tree black tinsel witch hat.

Then I gave my Dollar Tree plastic skull a good two coats of white chalk paint.

A dollar tree plastic skull.

Next I took a a paint brush and Antique Gold Rub n’ Buff, and lined the cracks in the skull with gold paint.

I also very gently rubbed some Rub n’ Buff over some of the bumps and grooves on the skull.

Close up of the skull painted white with gold in the cracks of the skull.

And of course I had to give him a gold tooth!

The bottom right tooth of the skull is painted gold.

For his eyes, I covered the sockets with Mod Podge and then sprinkled copper gold glitter all inside, and then dumped off the excess glitter.

The skulls eyes are covered with copper gold glitter.

I painted the glass candlestick with a coat of white chalk paint first, and then a couple coats of metallic gold.

The glass candlestick is painted gold.

My fave part is the gold tulle “neck collar” around the top of the candlestick. I just took a 4″ wide strip of the tulle and kind of bunched it up, and glued it around the rim of the candlestick.

Then, hot glue the skull to the top of the candlestick.

The top of the candlestick has a gold tulle "neck collar".

For the witches hat, I cut several strips of coordinating fabric about 3″ wide and 10 inches long. Then wrapped it around the hat in a diagonal fashion and hot glued it in place.

I wrapped a leopard print strip around the base of the hat, and then stuck a feather inside.

The dollar tree witch has with the tinsel ripped off and replaced with neutral and leopard print fabric strips.

I finished the hat off by gluing a rusty bell to the top.

The witch hat with a feather in the hat and a rusty bell on the tip.

And there ya have it! A creepy cute Dollar Tree Skull Witch in all his glory. Or all HER glory? I don’t know, I’m thinking its more of a HE witch, but would that be a warlock? And I digress….LOL!

I absolutely love love LOVE how this turned out. It will look so fabulous with all of the other neutral, gold, and leopard print crafts we’ve been making for my Fall-O-Ween bookcase.

Dollar Tree plastic skull for Halloween, painted white with gold glitter eyes on top of a gold candlestick with a gold tulle neck collar and a witches that was redone with neutral and leopard print fabric and a feather in it's hat.

Are you going to make a Dollar Tree Skull Witch Decor? If you do, I’d love to see it! Pop on over to our free Craftspiration Facebook group, and join in on the fun by posting a pic of your Tiered Trays, DIY’s and crafts. I just love to see all your creative and crafty creations.

Dollar Tree plastic skull for Halloween, painted white with gold glitter eyes on top of a gold candlestick with a gold tulle neck collar and a witches that was redone with neutral and leopard print fabric and a feather in it's hat.

If you’ve got a million projects on your crafting ‘to-do’ list like I do, than you need my FREE Craft Project Planner so you can plan to make *all the things*! When you sign up for the craft planner, I’ll also send you lot’s of fun, easy, and budget friendly ideas for you to fill it up with!

Make time to make stuff free printable craft project planner. Digital editable planner. #craftplanner #projectplanner

Free printable Craft Project Planner

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Dollar Tree Plastic Skull.

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]]> Fall Floral Thrifted Watering Can Flip https://mandapandaprojects.com/fall-floral-thrifted-watering-can-flip/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fall-floral-thrifted-watering-can-flip Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:43:05 +0000 https://mandapandaprojects.com/?p=13056 Thrifted watering can flipped into a galvanized metal watering can with a fall floral arrangement, leopard print and gold pumpkin picks, leopard print leaves, and gold acorns, with a leopard print and sunflower pumpkin napkin decoupaged to the front of the watering can for DIY fall centerpiece or home decor.

Flip a thrifted watering can into a gorgeous DIY Fall Floral Arrangement with some neutral, gold, and leopard print florals, pumpkins and leaves. You'll have *all the fall feels* in your home this season!

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]]> Thrifted watering can flipped into a galvanized metal watering can with a fall floral arrangement, leopard print and gold pumpkin picks, leopard print leaves, and gold acorns, with a leopard print and sunflower pumpkin napkin decoupaged to the front of the watering can for DIY fall centerpiece or home decor.

Flip a thrifted watering can into a gorgeous DIY Fall Floral Arrangement with some neutral, gold, and leopard print florals, pumpkins and leaves. You’ll have *all the fall feels* in your home this season!

Thrifted watering can flipped into a galvanized metal watering can with a fall floral arrangement, leopard print and gold pumpkin picks, leopard print leaves, and gold acorns, with a leopard print and sunflower pumpkin napkin decoupaged to the front of the watering can for DIY fall centerpiece or home decor.

This neutral, leopard print, and gold Thrift Flip Watering Can was the start of my Fall neutral frenzy.

I saw these florals at Walmart, and it started it all! From here, my entire DIY fall decor theme was full of leopard, neutral, gold, and cremes, and I am totally here for it again this year.

Thrifted watering can flipped into a galvanized metal watering can with a fall floral arrangement, leopard print and gold pumpkin picks, leopard print leaves, and gold acorns, with a leopard print and sunflower pumpkin napkin decoupaged to the front of the watering can for DIY fall centerpiece or home decor.

I do more of a “Fall-O-Ween” vibe because who has time to decorate for both Fall AND Halloween.

Not me!

Thrifted Fall Floral Watering can on a bookcase next to a book page pumpkin and gold heat shaped eyeglasses.

See that gorgeous Leopard Print Sunflower napkin on the watering can? That was one of the napkins from my Big Pack of Craftkins napkin subscription!

Thrifted watering can flipped into a galvanized metal watering can with a fall floral arrangement, leopard print and gold pumpkin picks, leopard print leaves, and gold acorns, with a leopard print and sunflower pumpkin napkin decoupaged to the front of the watering can for DIY fall centerpiece or home decor.

With Craftkins you get 18 seasonal and holiday decoupage napkins sent to you once every 3 months, so that you never have to buy napkins for crafting ever again! Get on the waitlist for when it opens next HERE.

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Supplies Needed to Make a Fall Floral Thrifted Watering Can

A purple thrifted watering can "before" picture.

How to Flip a Thrifted Watering Can into Floral Fall Decor

I made this Floral Fall Watering Can on video. So you can WATCH the tutorial by clicking below. Unfortunately, Facebook cut me off so the video is in TWO parts:

Watch Part 1 HERE

Watch Part 2 HERE

Amanda holding the completed watering can decor on a Facebook live thumbnail.

Here is how the thrifted watering can started. It’s purple and don’t get me wrong, it’s pretty but it’s not what I was going for.

Amanda holding the purple thrifted watering can before it was remade into diy fall decor.

So I painted it to look like galvanized metal. First, I coated the entire watering can in grey paint. Then I dabbed on the silver, the black, and the white in layers with a sponge and just kept dabbing until I got the galvanized metal look I was going for.

You can watch how I did it in part one of the live replay.

Closeup of the watering can painted to look like galvanized metal.

Next, I ripped out the image on the napkin using a water pen and then separated the plys of my napkin down to one ply. I then decoupaged the napkin to the front of the watering can.

Close up of the leopard print and sunflower pumpkin napkin decoupaged to the front of the galvanized metal watering can.

Time to add the florals, pumpkins, leaves, and greenery! Trust me, I am NOT a florist by any means, I just kept tweaking and arranging until it looked nice and full and I liked the way it looked.

A top view of the fall floral arrangement.

I glued the leopard print pumpkins and leaves to skewers and stuck them in randomly as well.

A leopard print fall leave pick in the floral arrangement.

I was SO happy when I found this sparkly sequin gold pumpkin, so of course I added that into the arrangement as well.

A sparkly gold pumpkin pick sticking out of the fall floral arrangement.

How gorgeous with a capital G is this Thrifted Fall Floral Watering Can Flip!?

Thrifted watering can flipped into a galvanized metal watering can with a fall floral arrangement, leopard print and gold pumpkin picks, leopard print leaves, and gold acorns, with a leopard print and sunflower pumpkin napkin decoupaged to the front of the watering can for DIY fall centerpiece or home decor.

There is also a matching neutral, gold, and leopard print Fall Sign that we made in my subscription group, The CRafterparty! Don’t they look FAB together?

The completed thrifted fall floral watering can next to a FALL porch sign that coordinates with eachother.

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Thrifted watering can flipped into a galvanized metal watering can with a fall floral arrangement, leopard print and gold pumpkin picks, leopard print leaves, and gold acorns, with a leopard print and sunflower pumpkin napkin decoupaged to the front of the watering can for DIY fall centerpiece or home decor.
Thrifted watering can flipped into a galvanized metal watering can with a fall floral arrangement, leopard print and gold pumpkin picks, leopard print leaves, and gold acorns, with a leopard print and sunflower pumpkin napkin decoupaged to the front of the watering can for DIY fall centerpiece or home decor.
Amanda holding the purple watering can BEFORE the thrift flip.

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