Fall decorations are more than just Oktoberfest and Halloween. Whether pumpkins, chestnuts or autumn leaves – every year nature offers us a wealth of materials that inspire us to craft. But if you want to give the natural look a contemporary touch, you've found it here. We'll show you a few great ideas on how you can create a modern autumn decoration using simple materials.
Stage autumn decorations in a modern way: red tones are popular
In addition to yellow and orange areLila, pink and berry colors are totally popular for autumn decoration. The different shades of red can be beautifully presented in the form of a flower arrangement. This pink painted pumpkin, for example, impresses with its effective floral decoration made of chrysanthemums, ranunculus, dahlias, asters and carnations. Shorten the stems of the cut flowers to about one to two centimeters and remove the leaves. Drill small holes in the pumpkin and insert the flowers into them. It looks especially beautiful when the floral stripe runs diagonally. To keep the flowers fresh longer, spray them regularly with water.
A flower wreath is an alternative to a floral arrangement. First, form a wire wreath. Then tie the existing flowers into small bouquets and wrap the end of the bouquet with florist's tape. The bouquets are then tied tightly along the wire. Once the floral wreath is complete, crown a beautifully painted pumpkin as the queen of fall!
Lace exudes an incomparable charm and can add a touch of elegance to autumn decorations. Gather silver lace doilies, a craft knife, a pencil, and a cutting mat. Fold the round lace doily in half, then fold the resulting semicircle in half again, and finally fold it in half again. You should end up with a triangle. Use a pen to draw a spider web pattern on the paper. Cut out the inside of the pattern. Now carefully unfold the paper and you can admire your work of art. Then glue the lace doily to the pumpkin using decoupage glue.
Washi tapes are wonderfully versatile and are great for use if you want to make your holiday decorations modern. Mini pumpkins get a whole new look in no time. But be careful: once you've decorated with the original adhesive tapes, you won't be able to stop using them!
But that's a cool trick! When we first saw these pumpkins we thought they had been dipped in paint. Colorful balloons provide a colorful touch! To do this, the necks of the balloons are cut off and the balloons are then pulled over the pumpkins to form a cover.
If you want to decorate the fireplace for autumn, it is best to bring several pumpkins together in groups. To create a harmonious overall picture, use three to four colors. The color combination of pink, orange and black, for example, looks particularly unusual and modern. In addition to colors, different types of pumpkins also provide variety in the decoration.
If you want to create a beautiful autumnal atmosphere on the terrace, then choose fabrics and materials that can withstand the elements. Choose wood, metal and glass. Special outdoor textiles such as carpets and cushions provide more comfort.
One of the most surprising trends this year is certainly the “White Autumn”, which was probably inspired by the light Scandinavian interior design style. And no wonder, because white is such a beautiful, calming color, even in autumn. White combines perfectly with dried flowers, dried corn leaves, wheat stalks and light wood.
Warm light is highly valued in the dark and cold autumn evenings. And this oneTealight holderrepresent a great idea of what you can do with old sweaters. The covers made of sweater sleeves radiate coziness! But first check whether the sleeve fits on the tea light holder.
Hollowed out pumpkins as vases filled with various autumn flowers look particularly decorative. Pumpkins can be filled very easily with water and are completely leak-proof. Just make sure that the pumpkin is stable and cannot fall over. However, if you want to prevent mold and rotting too quickly, place the cut flowers in a glass container inserted into the pumpkin.
In order to delay the formation of mold and to enjoy the carved and hollowed pumpkin creations for as long as possible, we recommend using some products that kill bacteria and preserve the fruit.
- Hairspray– This allows the moisture to be trapped in the pumpkin. However, this method is only suitable for short preservation.
- Clear varnish or acrylic spray– In terms of durability, they have the same properties as hairspray.
- Bleach– Dilute 15 ml of bleach with 1 liter of cold water in a bucket or larger container. Then place the hollowed out pumpkin in the lye with the opening facing down. Let stand for at least an hour or overnight. After removing the pumpkin, it must be dried well.
- Acid such as vinegar or lemon juice– Mix one part acid with one part water
- special pumpkin sprays
One of the most popular craft techniques recently is the napkin technique. Paper napkins are usually stuck to all sorts of objects. But you can also use tissue paper. Cut out different leaf shapes, cover a white pumpkin with decoupage glue and place the designs on top. Coat the whole thing again with glue. Start from the inside and spread the glue outwards. Let everything dry thoroughly.
By the way, pumpkins are ideal as a solid base for the so-calledString Art. These are images created with thread and nails. The nails are attached to the pumpkin and form the contours of the motif. The cord is then stretched between the nails. Try it yourself!
If you want to create complicated motifs and patterns on your pumpkins, you can use self-adhesive stencils. You will also need a stippling brush and black acrylic paint. The motif stencils are very flexible and adapt to the surface. Some of them can even be reused.
Glowing carved pumpkin lanternshave always been part of autumnal customs, especially at Halloween. To give grinning pumpkin faces a mysterious touch, you can make these beautiful felt masks. Simply print out the template below and adapt it to your pumpkin. Trace the template onto felt fabric twice and cut it out. Sew the two pieces together using a raffia stitch. Then glue the felt mask onto a simple, ready-made mask you bought. A longer ribbon is tied to match the wearer of the mask.
Last but not least, a simple DIY idea: bats made from black satin ribbon. Cut a 10cm piece of satin ribbon and tie a loose knot in the middle. Trim the ends to resemble bat wings. The little bats are then attached to the pumpkin with pins. Have fun imitating!
