You can create beautiful, and fabulously frugal outdoor decorations for your home’s entrance with just some creative ideas.
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I never really decorate my entrance for the Fall season. If you want to know the truth of why, it’s because of the spiders. Yes, spiders. You see we live on a very wooded lot and during the fall the spider population around our back entrance seems to triple, especially if someone leaves the porch lights on all night. (hint daughter)
Last week, I shared my new fall wreath, you can read it here, and it got me thinking of finally jazzing up our side entrance for the Fall season. But, here is the second hitch, I didn’t want to spend a lot of money. I have other plans for our money right now, as most of you will understand, so buying expensive or temporary decor just isn’t my thing.
So I came up with some other plans. Frugal plans. Fun DIY plans. And a few recycling plans to give the space a festive Fall look without breaking the bank.
Fabulously Frugal Outdoor Decorations for Fall.
First, the section of gate is from an old dog pen of ours that a tree fell on a few years ago and crushed most of the pen. We were able to save the gate and have used it in the past to block one of the entrances to the deck to keep the dogs in. We have since installed a permanent gate on the deck so this one was up for grabs.
Next, the wine box has been used in the past as a dog toy holder, so it was just a matter of flipping it over to add some height to the backdrop.
The “hello Fall” sign was probably the easiest DIY project of all. We have some leftover boards from the old pool deck, so I just cleaned it up, wrote the words in chalk on the board, and then painted over it in white acrylic craft paint. Honestly, I think it is the cutest little sign.
The brown and gold colored outdoor rug was originally at my front entrance and I just switched it out for the season.
Reuse what you already have from season to season.
The large metal galvanized bucket has actually had three purposes so far. I purchased it last Spring from Tractor Supply for $19.99. I used it as an ice/drink bucket for my son’s wedding shower and then again at his rehearsal dinner. After that it served as an extra table in our screened porch room over the summer.
So cute decorated with a red bandanna. But now, it is a Fall planter.
And let me just squeal about the deal I got on these mums! I had been pricing potted mums all week at other places and they cost at least $14.99 or more for this size of mum. But then I went to Walmart on Saturday and thought I would just browse through their selection and see if I could find any good deals. Way in the back of their outdoor section they had this huge section of slightly overgrown mums that needed to be replanted for 50% off the already marked down prices. I got three huge mums for only 98 cents each! Yes, you just read that right. Even the sale clerk commented on what a deal they were. Add in a $2.00 bag of potting soil and I got three beautiful mums to for only $5.00.
Since I planned to replant them anyway I wasn’t too concerned about them being overgrown in their pots. And if they don’t make it, well I haven’t lost a lot of money on them. Win win situation.
My last two items on the display, the chevron painted board and the painted pine cone garland are both recycled projects that you can read here and here.
Have you decorated for Fall yet? I would love to see pictures of them.
“May He give you what your heart desires and fulfill your whole purpose.” Psalm 20:4
Mums just scream fall, don’t they? ANd I love your pinecone sunflower wreath. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Painting my front door and sprucing up the outdoor decor is on my to do list this fall. Thanks for the ideas. #HomeMattersParty
Great ideas, Donna. Love the chevron board. #HomeMattersParty
I have got the same tub from Tractor Supply sitting on my porch! Except mine doesn’t look cute like yours – my boys use it to hold all their footballs and basketballs. I think I’m going to find a new home for the balls and put mums in it for Fall like you did. I hope I can find a good deal on them, too!
Stopping by from the #HomeMattersParty – have a great weekend!
Galvanized metal is so versatile. Great way to put that large washpan to use. I have yet to find one, but I do love them. Yours look great with the florals.
Thanks Leanna.
Super easy and fun! I really need to up my fall decor game!
Your decorations are lovely and I love Fall
Very interesting that you used mostly yellow. Most times we see orange and red but I like the yellow. It’s kind of welcoming fall without completely bidding farewell to summer. I’t beautiful! Would love if you can link up to http://the-wardrobe-stylist.com/2016/09/18/diy-floral-crown/
Thanks Rania. I am traveling for the next few days so I will link up as soon as I can.
Great job Donna! It all looks so very welcoming. Love the sign and what a bargain on the mums. I have an old galvanized tub that I use for so many things. This fall it’s holding pumpkins out on the front porch. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thanks Jann. You never know where I might use that tub next.
I love the cheery chevrons! Have a great week!
Thanks Lisa.
Everything looks so cute! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
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Easy and pretty! Thanks for the good tips. Comin’ over from I am Pinnable, and pinning!
Thanks Sara Eliza. I will be checking out more of the pins on I am Pinnable later today so I’ll be sure to look for yours.
Cute chevron board! Your front entry is ready for Fall!
Thanks Heidi
Such beautiful decorations! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Blessings,
Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
Thanks Edye.