DIY Fall Paper Leaf Garland: Decorate Your Home for Fall on a Budget (Free Templates)

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If you’re looking to decorate your home for fall on a budget, this easy DIY fall paper leaf garland is exactly what you need!

Complete with free printable leaf templates, or SVG files if you prefer to use a cutting machine, this is an easy fall craft even a beginner can do!

Grab your pumpkin coffee, and the materials below and get ready to create the perfect fall banner to display on your mantle, wall, or wherever your home needs a little spice.

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Free Printable Paper Leaf Garland Template with SVG cut file

There are two simple ways to make this paper leaf garland to decorate your home for autumn.

1. Print out the leaf template and trace and cut out your own paper leaves.
2. Upload the SVG cut file into your Cricut, Silhouette, or other cutting machine design area to precisely cut your cardstock leaves.

DIY Tip: You can also use felt and make felt leaves for your fall garland!

Grab your free leaf template and SVG file here:

How to Make an Easy DIY Fall Paper Leaf Garland

Materials needed to create this easy fall banner

• Cardstock in several coordinating fall colors (You can also use felt with the templates if desired!)
• Scissors or cutting machine
• Colored pencils
• Thread or embroidery floss
• Needle

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DIY Fall Paper Leaf Garland Step by Step Instructions

Using the template and scissors or SVG file and a cutting machine, cut several leaves out of each color cardstock.

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Use a colored pencil to draw veins in each leaf. (I tried lots of different colors, and they always looked the best when the pencil was a similar color to the cardstock, but slightly darker or slightly lighter.)

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Arrange the leaves in the order you would like them to hang.

Thread your needle without cutting off the spool. Thread each leaf so the needle goes in through the front on one side and out through the back on the other. Slide the pieces down farther on the string to give yourself more room as needed. 

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Once all the leaves are threaded, slide them as needed to make the spacing even and cut the working thread off the spool. (You can tie knots in each end to hold the last leaf in place if you like, but I didn’t find it necessary. As long as it’s hanging inside, they likely won’t move. )

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Creating your own fall decor makes for a budget friendly and fun activity you can do with the whole family! It also saves money on decorations you would usually spend a pretty penny on at Target or Home Goods.

If you make this gorgeous DIY Fall Paper Leaf Garland let me know or tag me on Instagram @makingfrugalfun so I can check it out! Happy Fall Y’all.

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