November embodies seasonal bliss. Cider, fall foliage, apples, hay rides, and pumpkins all lead up to the delicious climax of the fall season: Thanksgiving. Mornings become crisp, causing collegiettes to don sweaters, scarves, gloves, hats, and boots. Aromas of seasonal fare waft through the air almost everywhere you go. Grabbing a pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks becomes the highlight of the school week.
Before winter arrives, collegiettes need to bask in the wonderful season that is fall. What’s the best way to do this? Fall Pinterest crafts! We scoured Pinterest for some of the easiest (and cutest!) DIY projects out there. Next time you’re feeling creative, set aside some time to get crafty, fall style!
1. Glitter Pumpkins (Courtesy of A Field Journal)
Pumpkins signify the arrival of the harvest season and all the fun that accompanies Halloween and Thanksgiving. The brightly colored squash adds a touch of fall to your doorstep and makes its way into almost every seasonal food imaginable. How can collegiettes incorporate pumpkins into their DIY repertoire? By adding some sparkle of course! Even regular orange and white pumpkins can use a little glitz and glamour to spice things up. All you need is a pumpkin of any size, acrylic craft paint, and some glitter.
Supplies & Directions
- Pumpkin
- Paintbrush
- Acrylic craft paint
- Iridescent white glitter
- Paper plate/Newspaper
Use the paintbrush to spread a layer of white glue over the surface of the pumpkin. Place the pumpkin over a paper plate or some newspaper to catch any excess glitter. Sprinkle the glitter over the pumpkin, making sure to cover the entire pumpkin. Let dry for about one hour. Once the hour is up, shake off any excess glitter and enjoy your sparkly work of art!
2. Edible Acorns (Courtesy of We Are That Family)
Acorns are an autumn staple—walk around campus during the fall and you are bound to notice piles of acorns lining sidewalks and roads. You might even see some squirrels hiding their precious acorns away for winter. While real acorns probably aren’t the tastiest snack (unless you’re a squirrel), these edible “acorns” are addictively delicious. All you need are three ingredients and a microwave—it doesn’t get much easier than that!
Supplies & Directions
- Nutter Butter bites
- Hershey Kisses
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each interval until the chocolate chips are completely melted. This will act as a kind of glue to hold the acorns together. Place a dollop of melted chocolate on the bottom of a Hershey’s Kiss and attach it to a Nutter Butter. Let dry and then attach the acorn top (mini chocolate chip) to the top. Enjoy!
3. Autumn Leaf Lantern (Courtesy of 5 Orange Potatoes)
This project requires a few more supplies than the rest, but the outcome is amazing. Who wouldn’t want an autumn leaf lantern lighting up their room on a dark, autumn night? If you live in a dorm that doesn’t allow candles, use a flameless tea candle to get the same effect.
Supplies & Directions
- Mason jar
- Leaves
- Mod Podge
- Paintbrush
- Tea candle (or fake tea candle, if living in a dorm)
Clean the Mason jar so that it is spotless and ready for some leaves. Using a paintbrush, coat the outside of the Mason jar with Mod Podge. Quickly press the leaves to the outside of the jar and let dry for 10 minutes. Finish by applying another coat of Mod Podge over the leaves—this will act as a sealant. Place a tea candle inside the jar and your lantern is ready to use!
