This easy DIY fall pumpkin pie garland project is perfect for homesteaders who want to add a touch of autumn decor to their homes.

Plus, crafting is a fun way to spend a rainy fall afternoon when you can’t be out harvesting in your garden or fields.

As the weather starts to cool and the leaves begin to change color, it’s time to start getting into the fall spirit.

One of the best ways to do this is to decorate your home with seasonal touches.

This garland is sure to get you into an autumn mood.

It is adorable as a fall garland for a mantle.

I’m always looking for easy DIY fall decor for our homestead.

DIY Fall Pumpkin Pie Garland

Supplies:

• 1 sheet of each: Orange and White Felt
• 2 sheets of tan felt
• Bakers twine
• White yarn
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun

Directions:

To make the pom poms

I used a scrap of cardboard for this.

Begin wrapping white yarn around a scrap of cardboard, until you have covered the cardboard about 30 to 40 times.

Tie the yarn in the middle tightly.

Now cut the loops on the opposite sides of the place you tied the middle.

Trim as desired to fluff.

To make the pie slices:

Cut triangle shapes into your orange felt. I cut a variety of sizes to use as much of the sheet as possible.

Now, cut slightly longer triangles from 1 sheet of the tan felt. You want to have about ½” more tan at the top for the crust.

From the scraps, cut thin strips to use for lattice crust.

From the second felt sheet, cut long thin strips.

Begin layering your pie triangles to glue.

You will want to glue from the point of the triangle (the bottom of the slice) and stop gluing about halfway up so the top of the pie is not secured.

To create the crust, I folded up, then down, then back up again, repeating until I reached the end.

I recommend gluing a little with the hot glue gun, then working the crust, adding more glue as you go.

The glue will dry fast, and you don’t want to feel rushed with the crust.

After the crust is finished you are ready to begin attaching the pie to the twine and securing the pie to the crust at the top.

With bakers twine, fold the pie back at the top, where it has not been glued, under the crust.

Lay the twine between the pie and the crust and glue it down.

Leave as much space as you like between slices.

I went for about a 6” space between pie and pom pom.

After the pie is secure along with the garland you can begin to tie or glue your pom-poms in place.

As a final touch, if you would like to make whipped cream dollops, cut a small square of felt and fold the ends so they all touch, add a squirt of hot glue to the center and squeeze.

Glue the white whipped cream dollop into place.

NOTE: it is essential to use a hot glue gun on this project.

White all-purpose glue and glue sticks will not hold felt in place and absorb into the materials.

How do you make a simple garland?

Garlands are a simple way to decorate for the fall season.

All you need is a length of ribbon or string, and some fresh or artificial fall flowers (such as mums or sunflowers), dried leaves, or other greenery.

If you’re using fresh flowers, start by creating a base of greenery.

Then, add on your flowers, spacing them evenly along the length of the garland.

Once you’ve added all of your decorations, tie off the end of the garland and hang it up.

If you’re using artificial flowers, you can simply thread the flowers onto the garland without any additional greenery.

Garland is a great way to add a fall festive touch to any space, and best of all, it’s easy to make yourself!

Here are more fall garland ideas:

Fall is a time for cozy fires, pumpkin spice everything, harvest dinners, and beautiful garlands draped around doorways and mantles.

This year, why not try something a little different with your garland?

We’ve gathered some of our favorite ideas to get you inspired!

From simple berry wreaths to intricate paper chains, there’s something for everyone here.

So gather your supplies and get creative!

If you’re looking for a quick and easy project, try making a berry wreath.

Gather your favorite berries (we used cranberries, but any type would work) and tie them together with a piece of twine or ribbon.

You can either leave it as is or add a few sprigs of greenery for extra color.

If you want something a little more festive, try using paper chains instead of traditional ribbon or string.

This is a great project for kids and can be customized to any color scheme.

If you’re feeling ambitious, why not try making your own garland out of flowers?

This is a great way to use up leftover flowers from other projects or even from your garden.

Simply tie the flowers together with some string or ribbon and you’re done!

If you’re looking for a more rustic look, try using branches as garland.

Gather some branches from your yard or local park and tie them together with some twine.

You can leave them natural or give them a coat of paint to match your decor.

Another great option for a rustic look is to use dried leaves as garland.

Collect some leaves from your yard or local park and tie them together with ribbon or string.

This is a great way to use up those leaves that are starting to turn yellow and brown!

If you’re feeling crafty, why not try making your own garland out of paper?

This is a great project for kids and can be customized to any color scheme.

All you need is some paper, scissors, and glue!

Another fun option for kids is to make a garland out of pompoms.

Gather some colorful yarn and make pompoms in any size you like.

Then simply tie them together with ribbon or string!

If you’re looking for a more traditional garland, try using ribbon or string.

This is a great option if you want something that will last year after year.

Choose your favorite colors and patterns and get creative!

Finally, don’t forget the ever-popular Christmas lights garland! This is a great option if you want something that will light up your home during the dark winter months.

Simply hang some lights along with your doorways or mantles and you’re done!

Final Thoughts 

Garland is a great way to add a little bit of festivity to any room and it’s especially perfect for the fall season.

With just a few materials, you can make your own pumpkin pie garland in no time!

If you are looking for DIY fall banners this is one you’ll want to use year after year.

We hope you enjoy this fun DIY project.

Happy fall homesteading!

Making wood projects out of scrap wood can be a full-time hobby if you enjoy woodworking.

With the farmhouse theme being particularly popular, there are many items you can make to add a finishing touch to any room in the house.

Best of all, wood pallets are either free or very inexpensive depending on where you live and the wood is soft and easy to work with.

If you do not have retail stores with pallets near you, you can search online for places to purchase lots of wood pallets.

Dismantling them is fairly easy if you have the proper tools, but still, you will want to be careful to remove all the nails.

When you pick them up, it is easier to take them apart if this is possible before transporting them.

You can likely throw away any waste and will be able to stack a lot more in your vehicle.

15 DIY Projects With Scrap Wood

1. DIY Wooden Photo Pallet – It’s Always Autumn

This DIY wooden photo pallet is a fun project! Best of all, once you learn this photo transfer technique, there’s no limit to the types of DIY projects you can make to accent your home decor.

This process might be totally new to some,  for others, it might bring back memories of craft projects you did years ago.

In a nutshell, this project involves creating a reversed laser copied photograph and transferring it on to a piece of wood using Mod Podge, which you may have used in the past.

This technique can be tricky at first, so it is explained in detail and has an accompanying video.

It’sAlwaysAutumn.com

2. Make a DIY Wood Cheese Board – DIY in PDX

• Making a cheeseboard is not difficult, it’s all about using the right kind of wood.
• Hardwoods are the best woods to use if you want your cheeseboard to last. Hardwood is less porous and this helps reduce concerns about bacterial contamination.
• For this project, the best wood choices are walnut, maple, or cherry.  You want to stay away from pine. It may be easy to work with but it is very soft.
• Many retail cutting boards and cheese boards are now being made out of Bamboo. Bamboo is very hard and has an attractive finish.
• Once you have selected the piece of wood you will be using and it has been sized to the proper dimensions, the remainder of the project is finishing the surface. This includes sanding and cleaning the board with a tack cloth and then finishing the surface with a safe oil such as mineral or walnut oil. Only oils that are safe to use in the kitchen.
• Since you cannot use wood stain, make sure you start with the correct color wood. The oil will darken the wood a little.

DIYinPDX.com

3. 3M DIY Pallet Wood Centerpiece Box – A Night Owl Blog

If you enjoy woodworking projects that can be done in a day this is a great DIY woodworking project.

This farmhouse-style centerpiece box can also be used as a planter or window box.

Though the plans include the use of a power tool, there is no need to go out and purchase power tools or use them if you are concerned about safety. 

The entire project can be completed from start to finish with a hammer and a hand saw.

ANightOwlBlog.com

4. DIY Wood Triangle Bookends – Make and Tell

These simple DIY bookends are the perfect accent piece for your bookshelves.

The project is more of a crafting project. It does not require pallet wood and is a great way to get familiar with woodworking.

MakeandTell.com

5. Easy DIY Rustic USA Wood Sign – Houseful of Handmade

Making wood signs is always a fun project. Signs are not hard to make and the ideas you can come up with are endless.

This patriotic sign can be made in a day and depending on the tools you have, can be done for under $10.

HousefulofHandmade.com

6. DIY Wood Burning With a Cricut – Some of This and That

Wood burning seems to have been a lost art for years.

Fortunately, it is making a comeback and is perfect for many homes with a farmhouse or country decor.

What has made it so popular is the ability to use tools that automate the process.

It’s still ok to use your old wood-burning tool if your one who doesn’t mind “coloring outside the lines”.

In fact, wood-burning projects with a personal touch look great.

SomeofThisandThat.com

7. DIY Wood Plant Stand – The Merry Thought

This DIY wood stand looks great and makes a great accent piece for any room in the house. It is one of those projects that goes well in any room and can be constructed for under $10.

TheMerryThought.com

8. How to Build Own Indoor Herb Garden – Love Create Celebrate

Growing an herb garden is becoming very popular, now that herbs are being used more and more for both cooking and aromatherapy (essential oils).

Very few supplies are required.

The clay pots can easily be obtained at your local dollar store.

LoveCreateCelebrate.com

9. DIY PlywoodArch Mirror – The Merry Thought

This mirror is the perfect solution for a tight spot in the house. The plans are well drawn out and easy to follow.

TheMerryThought.com

10. How to Make a DIY Chalkboard Menu (With No Power Tools) – Grillo Designs

This is a straightforward DIY wood project that can be a great addition to a Farmhouse kitchen.

It can be a great way to keep your meals organized and adds a style we have come to associate with many rustic-style restaurants.

Grillo-Designs.com

Related: 10 DIY Rain Barrel Ideas For Your Homestead

11. DIY Wooden Baby Gym – Sarah Hearts

This DIY wooden toy is not hard to make and your baby will love it.

SarahHearts.com

12. DIY Wooden Boxes – Tell Love and Party

These DIY wooden boxes are stylish and can be used in a number of ways.

TellLoveAndParty.com

13. How to Make a DIY Wood Countertop – Artsy Chicks Rule

If you are serious about DIY woodworking this is a great project you can enjoy every day.

If you have the power tools and experience and could use a new countertop, definitely check out the plans for this project. ***

ArtsyChicksRule.com

The Dewalt compact table saw is perfect for remodeling projects.

It is a workhorse and replaces the need for a large free-standing table saw:

14. DIY Pallet Swing Bed – The Merry Thought

If you have access to pallets and have a place to construct this DIY Pallet Swing Bed, definitely give it a try.

It is a larger project and will take some work, but it can pay dividends on those long summer days when you are looking for the

perfect place to put your head down and read a book.

TheMerryThought.com

15. DIY Wooden Tree Growth Chart – Meaningful Mama

This DIY wooden tree growth chart is not a difficult project and will be a keepsake filled with memories.

As parents, many of us can remember our parents or grandparents charting our growth on the kitchen wall or the door molding.

As adults, it would be fun to look at the markings and reminisce.  But there was one problem … you couldn’t take it with you.

Growth charts are fun to make and chart your child’s growth. 

In addition, you can write down dates next to each mark, and put comments or note milestones to remind you of that time in your child’s life.

MeaningfulMama.com

More DIY scarp wood projects ideas!

Final Thoughts

If you are just starting to do woodworking projects, we hope some of these DIY projects with scrap wood will help you get off to a good start!