Fall Decor Crafts Made With Acorns: Tips & Tutorials

Posted By Tipnut On September 28, 2011 @ 11:57 am In Crafty Ideas | 2 Comments

If you have access to an abundance of free acorns, lucky you! They can be used in a variety of ways and make lovely pieces for both Fall and Winter decorations. Here are a few different crafts you can make along with tips for preparing them first (cleaning and drying). Have fun!

Acorns Are Lovely To Use In Crafts But They Do Need A Quick Cleaning First

How To Dry & Clean Them For Crafting

Just as with pine cones ^[1], acorns need to be washed and debugged before using in crafts. The process is simple:

• Fill a bowl of acorns with water then rinse them one by one and scrub with a nylon scrubber or toothbrush (if needed). Examine each and toss those that have small holes drilled through the shell (indicates the presence of insects).
• Pat each dry then arrange on a foil lined baking sheet. Let them dry for about an hour then preheat the oven to 350°F.
• When the oven is ready, place the baking sheet on the middle rack. Bake for approximately 10 minutes, stir with a wooden spoon and bake for another 10 minutes.
• After 20 minutes remove from the oven and allow to completely cool before using in crafts.

Projects

littlethingsbringsmiles.com

Wreath ^[2]: Hot glue acorns to a styrofoam wreath form then finish as you like (spray paint or keep it natural). Hang with ribbon.

Fall Basket ^[3]: Paint a woven basket brown then hot glue acorns around the bottom (both with and without caps). Fill basket with florist’s foam, fruit and Fall foliage.

bhg.com

womansday.com

Easy Centerpiece Idea ^[4]: Fill a glass vase or jar with acorns and insert candles, decorative sticks or Fall foliage. Wrap container with jute or twine.

Two Projects ^[5]: Instructions for making an acorn mirror (or frame) and napkin rings made with acorns and oak leaves.

marthastewart.com

bhg.com

Napkin Rings ^[6]: Easy project! Tiny holes are drilled through acorns then strung on wire.

Cap Ornaments ^[7]: Styrofoam balls are covered with acorn caps and decorated with craft paint, glitter, ribbon and jute twine.

sweetsomethingdesign.blogspot.com

themagiconions.blogspot.com

Winter Garland ^[8]: Holes are drilled into the acorns (with the caps removed), then caps glued back on and strung on a length of yarn or string.

Christmas Tree Craft ^[9]: A cardboard cone is painted brown then acorns are hot glued to the outside.

aubreyandlindsay.blogspot.com

marthastewart.com

Candle Holders & Picture Frame ^[10]: Made with acorn caps, instructions are only for the candle holders but the picture frame is easy enough to figure out.

Magnets ^[11]: The caps are removed then all the meat is taken out so a magnet can be inserted. Fill space with hot glue and replace cap.

yankeemagazine.com

thiscosylifeblog.blogspot.ca

Bells ^[12]: Jingle bells are glued onto the caps which have a hole drilled through the center for stringing on yarn.

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URLs in this post:

[1] with pine cones: http://tipnut.com/how-to-prepare-preserve-pinecones/

[2] Wreath: http://www.littlethingsbringsmiles.com/2010/11/acorn-wreath.html

[3] Fall Basket: http://www.bhg.com/thanksgiving/indoor-decorating/easy-centerpieces-for-thanksgiving/#page=4

[4] Easy Centerpiece Idea: http://www.womansday.com/home/craft-ideas/diy-decor-how-to-easy-acorn-centerpiece-124054

[5] Two Projects: http://www.marthastewart.com/275172/fall-harvest-decorating#/267505

[6] Napkin Rings: http://www.bhg.com/decorating/seasonal/autumn/ways-to-decorate-a-harvest-table/#page=22

[7] Cap Ornaments: http://sweetsomethingdesign.blogspot.com/2010/12/acorn-cap-ornament.html

[8] Winter Garland: http://themagiconions.blogspot.com/2010/11/lets-make-acorn-garland-for-christmas.html

[9] Christmas Tree Craft: http://aubreyandlindsay.blogspot.com/2010/11/acorn-christmas-tree.html

[10] Candle Holders & Picture Frame: http://www.marthastewart.com/266352/acorn-cap-candleholders

[11] Magnets: http://www.yankeemagazine.com/article/home-5/acorn-crafts

[12] Bells: http://thiscosylifeblog.blogspot.ca/2011/10/acorn-bells-tutorial.html

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