DIY Fall Centerpiece

If you’re looking for a fun fall project, give this DIY fall centerpiece terrarium a go! Use all of your favorite fall finds for a custom look that’s perfect for your fall decor!

Are you excited for the start of fall? I’m always torn at this time of year between holding on to the last moments of summer and dreaming about those beautiful fall days ahead. Working on fall projects, however, definitely makes me look forward to the start of a new season and all of the fall favorites that it brings. Over the past week or so, I’ve been adding a few fall touches to our home to get that fall inspiration flowing. I have tons of fall ideas to share with you over the next couple of months, so let’s get started!

The Fall Seasonal Simplicity Series

Today I’m happy to be joining Krista from The Happy Housie {and 25+ other amazing bloggers!} for the The Fall Seasonal Simplicity Series. Each week we’ll be sharing our best fall ideas – from fall crafts and wreaths to seasonal recipes and fall decor! To kick things off, we’ve put together some beautiful fall DIY and craft projects to inspire you for the upcoming season.  You can find all of the awesome ideas at the end of the post, so be sure to check them out before you go!

DIY Fall Centerpiece Terrarium Tutorial

Are you ready to get going on some fall DIY projects? This fall centerpiece terrarium can be put together in about 15 minutes and can totally be customized with all of your fall favorites!

Materials

• terrarium {similar ones HERE, HERE, and HERE} You can even just use a large dough bowl, smaller terrarium, or other container that you already have.
• preserved spanish moss or other filler
• cork “wood” chips {I got these at our local garden store but you could use any wood chips from outside or other natural elements that add a little more texture.}
• faux or real pumpkins
• wheat or other favorite fall finds
• battery-operated twinkle lights {TIP: look for ones that have an automatic timer so they’ll go on automatically each evening as well as a wire string so that it can be bent and shaped. I also really like the warm lights over the cool lights.}
• faux leaves
• wired fall garland {optional}. The wire allows you to bend and shape the garland so you can fill in any bare spots.

Directions

• Fill the bottom of your terrarium or bowl with the filler of your choice.

• Add a few of your favorite fall finds starting with the larger objects. Try faux pumpkins with different textures, real pumpkins, wheat bundles, cotton stems, etc. Look for objects of various heights and sizes for more interest. If you need to add a little extra height, you could add a small pie plate or other stand under one of your objects. If your terrarium will be viewed from both the front and the back, make sure your display looks good from both sides. You can’t see it from this photo, but there is another pumpkin in behind the wheat to add interest when viewed from the other side.

• Fill in bare spots with cork wood chips, small fall leaves, small branches, or fall berries. I used a few fall leaves that had fallen off of my fall garlands – it’s a great way to use up those bits that you would just throw out!

• Add in the wired garland and twinkle lights to fill in any gaps. Shape it so the lights are distributed evenly. Tuck in the battery pack for the lights under one the pumpkins.

I couldn’t get any good photos that show the lights, but I promise that it looks really pretty at night! I might even add one more string.

The terrarium would look cute in any fall vignette but I used it for a fall centerpiece in our dining room. I haven’t finished decorating in there yet, but it goes well with the mixed metallics that I’m planning on using.  Not a bad start!

The best thing about using a terrarium to decorate is that it can easily be changed up each season for a brand new look! Is it bad that I’m already thinking about how to decorate it for Christmas? 😉

 

More Fall DIY Projects

If you’re looking for more fall inspiration, there are still lots of other fall DIY projects to check out. Just click on the links below to see any of these beautiful fall projects from some of my favorite bloggers…

Modern Geometric Painted Vases at The Happy Housie
How to Make Easy Fall Sweater Pumpkins at Tatertots and Jello
Room Spray for Fall at Modern Glam
Fall Candle Rings at She Gave it a Go
How to Build a Tray at The Handmade Home

Textured Vase at Craftberry Bush
Farmhouse Slat Pumpkin at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Pumpkin & Dough Bowl Fall Centerpiece at The Turquoise Home
Happy Fall Sign at Lolly Jane
Personalized Fall Mug at Jenna Kate at Home

Fall Terrarium Centerpiece at Clean and Scentsible
Black & White Modern Ceramic Vases at Taryn Whiteaker Designs
Fall Chalkboard Art at Happy Happy Nester
Fall Faux Centrepiece at Inspiration of Moms
Monogrammed Vase at My Sweet Savannah

Tobacco Basket Wall Hanging with Flowers at Hallstrom Home
10 Minute $10 Sunflower Garland at a Pretty Life in the Suburbs
Small Wood Projects to Use as Decor at Grace in My Space
Fall Inspired Wood Photo Holders at In My Own Style
Neutral Fall Floral Arrangement at All Things With Purpose

Vintage Amber Glass Candle at Seeking Lavender Lane
Vintage Wreath Mirror at Sincerely, Marie Designs
Fall Acrylic Sign at Lemon Thistle
Wooden Bowl Candle Holder at Cherished Bliss
Blanket Ladder from Copper Pipe Dowels at The DIY Mommy
Thrift Store Basket Turned Fall Arrangement at Confessions of a Serial DIYer

More Fall Inspiration

For more fall crafts and decor ideas, check out these posts…

Pumpkin Soaps

Lighted Pumpkin Basket

Fall Favorites Free Fall Printable