Fall Mini Makes
Fall Mini Makes
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Jack o’ Lantern Garland
See the Mini MakeFeaturing four spooky-sweet face designs, this quick cut-and-string garland assembles in minutes using medium-weight cardstock—perfect for mantels, doorways, or party backdrops.
What You'll Need:- Cricut or Silhouette cutter
- Our free Jack o’ Lantern Garland template
- Orange cardstock
- Twine
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Vintage Page Leaf Banner
See the Mini MakeA charming, effortless nature banner that comes together using some painted leaves and printed pages cut into pennant shapes.
What You'll Need:- Your finished leaves from the Acorn & Leaf Paper Craft Templates
- Printed pages: old books, sheet music, old maps, handwritten letters, etc.
- Our free pennant template and card stock
- Glue
- Twine cut to the length of your banner
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Hanging Ornament
See the Mini MakeA single leaf becomes a twinkling accent. Make a wire loop, add twine, and hang it anywhere—on a gift, a tree, or a doorknob.
What You'll Need:- Your finished leaves from the Acorn & Leaf Paper Craft Templates
- Floral wire
- Wire cutter or scissors
- Yarn/ribbon
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Autumn Napkin Rings
See the Mini MakeTurn your painted leaves into gallery-worthy wall decor with simple framing.
What You'll Need:- Your finished leaves from the Acorn & Leaf Paper Craft Templates
- Floral wire
- Wire cutter or scissors
- Yarn/ribbon
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Mini Make
Oak Leaf Place Cards
See the Mini MakeMake every guest feel special by customizing an oak leaf and attaching it to a mini-pumpkin — or use a paper pumpkin from our 3D Pumpkin & Squash templates!
What You'll Need:- Pen
- Floral wire
- Wire cutters or scissors
- Safety pin
- Mini-pumpkin or small 3D paper pumpkin
Full Fall Tutorials
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Featured Make
Acorn & Leaf Garland
View the TutorialString up fall charm with painted leaves and acorns. Perfect for mantels or tables.
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Featured Make
Fall Leaf Mobile
View the TutorialPair text with an image to focus on your chosen product, collection, or blog post. Add details on availability, style, or even provide a review.
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Featured Make
Framed Leaf Art
View the TutorialTurn your painted leaves into gallery-worthy wall decor with simple framing.
Mini Make 1: Jack o’ Lantern Garland
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1. Upload the Files
Upload the PNG files to Cricut Design Space or Silhouette Studio. Keeping the aspect ratio locked, resize your shapes together. Duplicate as needed for your garland length.
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2. Cut Out the Faces
Add card stock to your mat and make the cuts.
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3. String & Hang
Thread twine or string through the side holes, space pumpkins evenly, and hang!
Mini Make 2: Vintage Leaf Banner
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1. Cut the pennants
- Download, print & cut the free pennant template using card stock.
- Trace the template onto printed pages (old books, maps, sheet music, handwritten letters, etc.).
- Cut out 8–12 pennants.
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2. Add the leaves
- Fold the top ½ inch of each pennant to create a twine channel.
- Glue a leaf or acorn (or a few small ones) to the center of each pennant, avoiding the top fold area. Let dry.
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3. String and hang
- Flip each pennant over and run the twine along the crease of your top fold
- Glue the fold shut across the back, leaving room for the pennant to move.
- Adjust the pennant spacing.
- Hang the finished banner on a mantel, doorway, dessert table, or anywhere that needs a little quiet magic!
Mini Make 3: Hanging Ornament
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1. Make the pin loops
- Follow directions from the Acorn-Leaf template to make a loop pin using floral wire.
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2. Attach the loop
- Tape a wire loop to the back of your leaf, acorn or cluster.
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3. Finish and hang
- Thread the yarn, twine or ribbon through the loop, and hang.
Mini Make 4: Napkin Rings
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1. Roll a napkin
- Fold and roll a napkin so that it keeps its shape.
- Follow directions from the Acorn-Leaf template to make an acorn, leaf, or cluster with a loop pin.
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2. Tie the Pin Loop
- Cut enough ribbon to wrap around the napkin, ensuring the loop stays loose enough to easily slide off when it's time to eat.
- Keep the cut ends on the front or top part of the napkin.
- Secure the ends with glue.
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3. Add the botanical
- Position the twine, yarn or ribbon and the leaf/acorn on the napkin and secure.
- For twine or yarn, tie a knot at the back of the napkin and trim the ends.
- For a ribbon, tie or make a loop and cut.
Mini Make 5: Oak Leaf Place Cards
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1. Make the pin loops
- Follow directions from the Acorn-Leaf template to make a loop pin using floral wire.
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2. Attach the loop
- Tape a wire loop to the back of your leaf, acorn or cluster.
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3. Finish and hang
- Thread the yarn, twine or ribbon through the loop, and hang.
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