Easy Paper Bag Crafts for Fall Decorating

Turn paper lunch sacks into the cutest Fall decor! You'll find full tutorials for 7 easy, inexpensive and impressive projects that will save you money!
Do you prefer budget decorating over spending too much money on seasonal decor for your home? You won't want to miss these beautiful Fall projects, each made using the humble paper bag!
If budget decorating is more your style, you are in the right place, friend! Some of my favorite decor crafts have started out as not much of anything. I love how easy it is to transform brown kraft paper bags to make these beautiful decor pieces. It's a great way to recycle paper grocery sacks, brown paper lunch bags and even the Amazon brown paper packaging material! 

Paper bags are much more durable than you might think, and these Fall decorations will last for years! Check them out below, I've added the links to the tutorials so you can make the ones you love.

7 amazing paper bag crafts for Fall decor

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Paper bag leaves on branch

The leaves don't start to turn colors here in Mississippi until very late Fall, so I turned my hand to making my own "dried leaf branch" to add to my early Fall decor and display in my home. This is super easy and you'll love the minimal supplies. My best tip: look for an interesting branch, one with several smaller pieces branching off. I love that this one has a windswept look! 

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Click here to see how I made the paper leaves on a branch


Paper bag witch boots

These cute hanging witch boots look like something you'd buy from a boutique! No one would ever guess they're made from two paper lunch sacks! The addition of cinnamon not only makes them smell good but gives them a vintage vibe!

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 For the free printable template and instructions, please click here  DIY paper bag witch boots


Paper bag witch hat

We've got the boots, now we need the hat. I made these witch hats in a smaller size so you can add them as pumpkin toppers but feel free to make them larger! The tutorial includes a video.


Click here for the paper bag witch hat tutorial


Copper magnolia wreath made with paper bags

A copper magnolia wreath is so gorgeous and easy to make from paper bags and paint. I also found it to be surprisingly durable (paper bags don't mind getting squished, and actually look better with a little texture).


Learn how to make a copper magnolia wreath HERE


Paper bag leaf garland

Another gorgeous project is adding paper leaves to an existing garland for a full and luscious look. The tutorial involves painting the leaves, but it's not absolutely necessary.

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For the full tutorial, please click here  DIY paper bag leaf garland


Brown kraft paper ruffled runner

Turn a roll of kraft paper into a beautiful runner for your Fall or Thanksgiving table. I added a double pleated edge, and a sentiment that I cut with my Silhouette Machine. If you have nice handwriting, you could do this with a Sharpie. I just roll the runner up and secure with a rubber band, and it's lasted three years now!


To learn how to make the pleated paper runner, please visit  Pleated DIY paper table runner


Rustic book page sunflowers

Recycle an old book and some cardboard into these amazing neutral sunflowers. The stem is made from recycled brown paper, and you will love how easy these are to make! Includes a video tutorial.

basket of book page sunflowers, white painted cubby

For the full tutorial and video link, please visit  Recycled cardboard and book page sunflowers


Hey friend, if you've never crafted with paper bags, I hope you'll pick one of these projects to try this season! You will love the convenience, and the money you save!

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