There’s something magical about fall in Fort Collins. There are the beautiful colors on the trees and the scent of pine in the air. Ace Hardware of Fort Collins can help bring autumn into and around your home with some easy budget-friendly DIY décor projects. These fall decorating ideas make the most of natural materials found around Northern Colorado that you can do with simple tools and supplies from Ace Hardware of Fort Collins on Harmony.

Leaf Lanterns

Take advantage of nature’s colors to create pretty, rustic leaf lanterns. Pick up large mason jars, like these wide mouth 64-ounce ones from Ball. Collect a quantity of leaves from outside. Using Mod Podge and a foam brush, adhere the leaves to the outside of the jar. Let it dry and seal it with a second coat. Wrap the rim of the jar with twine or raffia. Finally, drop in a flameless tea light for a warm glow.

Pinecone Wreath

Twigs and pinecones might not seem like much when they’re lying on the ground, but when brought together they can make a very pretty wreath for your front door or hallway. To get started on this project, you’ll need a metal or wire wreath frame and a hot glue gun. This set from Surebonder is perfect since it comes with the gun and glue sticks. There is a high temperature setting to use on metals, plastics and ceramics and a low setting to use on delicate materials such as ribbon and fabric. For this project, you’ll want to use the higher setting. Once you’ve gathered a number of pinecones, secure them with the glue gun to the frame. You can enhance them with decorative craft florals, ribbon or twigs. Top the wreath with a burlap bow or ribbon.

Harvest Crate Display

Display fall’s bounty! Whether you grow your own gourds or purchase them in a store, they make a very pretty display for your front porch, entryway or around a fireplace. Pick up a plain wooden crate like this one from Demis Products. Keep it natural or paint it with a stain to match your home’s décor. Once it’s completely dry, fill it with pinecones, gourds, leaves, dried flowers – whatever you enjoy from the outdoors!

Whether you’re sprucing up your front porch or giving your home a cozy, seasonal feel, Ace Hardware of Fort Collins on Harmony is here to help. We have all these tools and more ideas to bring the beautiful elements of fall to your home. Plus, friendly staff who love local DIY projects as much as you do. Stop in to Ace Hardware of Fort Collins on Harmony to be inspired.