Feeling like your front porch is looking a little… blah this fall? You want that cozy, Pinterest-worthy vibe, but who has the time (or money) to drop $100 on decorations that might not even survive the season?
Good news—you don’t need a big budget to make a big statement. These 50 Dollar Tree outdoor fall decor ideas are packed with charm, easy to make, and totally affordable.
From pumpkin topiaries to leafy wreaths and porch signs, every idea uses supplies you can find at the dollar store—so you can decorate your space beautifully without overspending.
50 Dollar Tree Fall Decor Ideas To Transform Your Budget
There are so many fun fall decor crafts you can do to decorate your house to the nines and ball on a low budget.
I separated my favorite ideas into indoor and outdoor decor so you have options for making things fancy inside and out!
25 Indoor Fall Decorations
1. Yarn-Wrapped Mini Pumpkins
Wrap foam pumpkins with yarn in autumn shades to create soft, tactile décor. No sewing is needed, and it uses yarn scraps—super budget-smart.
I get inexpensive yarn and fake pumpkins from the Dollar Store- easy enough to stock up whatever fall colors you want.
2. White Pumpkin & Candle Tray Centerpiece
Arrange white pumpkins, candles, and faux blooms from the Dollar Tree on a tray or table runner for a minimalist-chic tablescape. It’s a polished look with affordable farmhouse flair that’s easy to re-create each season.
I like this site’s long candle holder that looks like antlers, it really adds to the rustic look- though I lean more towards driftwood pieces.
3. Leaf‑Pressed Candle Jars
Glue-pressed leaves into mason jars and insert candles for glowing autumn art. Easy, low-cost, and gives any room a warm ambiance.
4. Pumpkin Silhouette Art
Cut or stencil pumpkin shapes and frame them for seasonal wall art. Chic, minimalist, and you can swap designs year after year.
5. Sock Pumpkins
Have some old socks missing their match or saw a cute pair at Dollar Tree that’s begging for a craft idea? Make sock pumpkins for easy, inexpensive decor!
6. Free Printable Autumn Quotes
Download free printables (like “Hello Fall”), frame, and display. Stylish and seasonal for just the cost of printing and a $1.25 frame.
7. Acorn Garland
Thread painted acorns through a little mini screw and hang them on a mantel or shelf. Totally free if gathered outdoors, and it delivers rustic elegance with zero spend.
Make it more full using pinecones and leaves from outside or fake greenery and DIY bows from the Dollar Tree.
8. DIY Grapevine Wreath
Attach dried blooms and leaves to a grapevine wreath for natural indoor décor. It keeps season-long and adds elegant texture to any wall.
9. Pumpkin Vase Floral Centerpiece
Hollow out a pumpkin like you would for carving (or use a fake foam pumpkin to reuse every year) to use as a vase insert for fresh flowers. Natural, biodegradable, and beautiful to admire from every angle.
10. Rustic Autumn Wood Sign
Paint “Autumn” and some leaves, pumpkins, or acorns on a piece of wood with stencils and string for seasonal signage. Farmhouse-chic without the high cost—just wood scraps and paint required.
11. Hanging Yarn Pumpkin Garland
Hang yarn-wrapped pumpkin balls from a twig to string across a doorway. Playful, light, and easy with leftover yarn and a backyard branch.
12. Pumpkin Terrariums
Hollow out fake pumpkins and fill with moss or succulents for tiny indoor decor- you can even add mini pumpkins, animals, and Halloween miniatures from the Dollar Store for spooky vibes.
You don’t have to glue everything down either, that way you can change it up and switch what goes inside. Or let you kids play with it like we do!
13. Toilet Paper Pumpkins
Wrap empty toilet paper rolls in fabric for cute mini pumpkins—an eco and budget win. These plush pumpkin cuties add instant charm to kids’ tables or mantels.
14. Mod Podge Leaf Bowls
Decoupage leaves onto balloons to make a cute bowl for fall decor. Functional, handmade, and inexpensive, perfect for fall centerpieces.
15. Printable Seasonal Gallery Wall
Want to make that wall a fall landscape?
Get some free cute fall printables, thrifted frames, and faux foliage for a quick fall wall remix. This is budget friendly and could be rearranged or multiple holidays.
16. Lanterns with Faux Foliage
Fill dollar-store lanterns with faux leaves and small pumpkins for a cozy, warm glow. Light them at night for soft ambiance without the mess of real candles.
17. Chalkboard Fall Art
Hand-draw pumpkins, leaves, or seasonal messages on framed chalkboards—reusable and kid-friendly. You can change it up every week, it’s cheap supplies from the Dollar Tree, and any design you try can add a personal touch to your décor.
18. Pom Pom Acorn Décor
Attach pom pom tops to acorns (plastic or real) for whimsical accents. Quick, colorful, and perfect for sprinkling across shelves or bowls.
We also learned how to make our own poms, so we could pick the colors we wanted for our decor.
19. Corn Husk Centerpiece
Crafting a corn husk centerpiece adds instant rustic charm to your fall table—all without spending a dime if you’ve foraged husks nearby or from a dollar store.
Simply arrange dried corn husks into a wooden or glass bowl, layering in faux or real gourds, mini pumpkins, pinecones, and a few sprigs of fall foliage.
20. Spray Painted Pumpkins
Transform those plain, orange Dollar Tree or thrifted plastic pumpkins into sleek, high-end fall decor with just a can of metallic spray paint.
Choose a single shade—like gold, copper, or matte black—for a unified, modern look, or get creative with two-tone ombré effects.
21. Painted Leaves Mobile
This is a fantastic craft to get the kiddos involved in decorating the house!
Attach painted leaves to twine hanging from a twig for delicate indoor art. Nothing says home like art made your lovely children.
22. DIY Pumpkin Terracotta Pot
Turn a basic terracotta pot into a whimsical pumpkin jar with minimal effort and supplies you likely already have.
Simply paint the pot and lid in warm orange tones, sand lightly for a vintage, layered look, then top it with a wooden knob and twisty floral wire stem.
23. Leaf-Stamped Pillows
Use leaves (fake ones are best) and fabric paint to stencil pillows with autumn patterns. Quirky, personalized, and you can reuse plain pillow covers you already own.
24. Wood Bead Wreath
Create a round wreath with wooden beads and ribbon—simple, elegant fall accent. No florals required; neutral, modern, easy to make from craft-store supplies.
25. Paperback Pumpkin
Transform a well-worn paperback book into a charming pumpkin centerpiece that’s both eco-friendly and budget-friendly!
Simply fold or trim pages into a rounded pumpkin shape, secure the spine, and add a real twig or wooden knob for a rustic stem.
25 Outdoor Fall Decorations
1. Pumpkins on Porch Steps
Line your porch steps with pumpkins, gourds, and mums for a welcoming fall entry. Easy to assemble with patch finds and sale mums—classic and effective.
2. Corn Stalk & Lantern Porch Display
Bundle dried corn stalks at porch corners and set lanterns between them. Creates a tall, candlelit border—cozy and eye-catching on any budget.
3. “Mumpkin” Planters
Hollow out a pumpkin and plant fall mums directly inside—it lasts and eventually composts. A simple, gorgeous planter that evolves as the season goes.
4. Lit Pumpkin Topiary
Stack pumpkins with lights inside along the walkway for a festive trail. Easy to make and creates autumn magic after dusk.
5. Wheelbarrow Harvest Display
Fill an old wheelbarrow with pumpkins, gourds, and hay for a rustic, nostalgic look. Perfect statement piece—just thrift, fill, and arrange.
I also stopped into Dollar General and found a kids wheelbarrow for only $5, so that’s a good option too if you don’t have an old one to use.
6. Pumpkin & Berry Wreath
Create a front-door wreath from faux pumpkins and berries. Look through the bouquet options at the Dollar Tree- each season can have options, surprisingly, and they change their foliage every year.
7. Mailbox Leaf Swag
Decorate your mailbox with faux leaves and a burlap bow for leafy curb appeal. Quick, charming, and an instant pop of seasonal color.
8. DIY Crate Lantern Display
Stack wooden Dollar Tree crates on your porch or by your front door and fill them with LED candles, faux leaves, and mini pumpkins for a cozy, glowing display.
It’s an easy way to reuse crates you may already have, and the soft lighting adds that perfect welcoming touch for chilly fall evenings.
9. Orange Gnome Fall Wreath
This adorable wreath tutorial shows you how to turn Dollar Tree picks, a gnome-style hat frame, faux pumpkins, and florals into a cheerful fall gnome wreath in under 30 minutes.
With simple zip-ties and hot glue, it’s adorable, easy to make—even for beginners—and crafted entirely from affordable, seasonal supplies.
10. Pumpkin Burlap Wreath
This cozy wreath uses a simple loop-and-twist method to turn burlap ribbon into a full pumpkin shape. It’s quick to make, budget-friendly, and adds the perfect rustic touch to your front door.
11. Welcome Pumpkin Sign
This adorable “Welcome” pumpkin sign uses a wooden pumpkin cutout, buffalo‑check fabric, and a charming burlap leaf accent to add instant fall charm to your door.
Just trace and glue the fabric, wrap the stem in twine, and hot‑glue on a metal “Welcome” tag- or use yarn or paint to create the welcome font.
12. Faux Pumpkin Planter
Paint a plastic planter to mimic a pumpkin, fill with faux leaves or small mums—an instant seasonal planter that costs just a few dollars. Pop it by the door for a bright, festive vibe.
13. Pumpkin Pail Tiered Display
Use plastic pumpkin pails to create a tiered display on your steps. They’re light, weatherproof, and fun to mix with mini gourds.
14. Dollar Tree Rope Pumpkins
These charming rope pumpkins are crafted by spiraling affordable $1 rope onto a paper plate base, then topped with a stick stem and adorned with dollar-store burlap leaves or moss.
In about 30 minutes, you get a cozy, rustic pumpkin display that costs just a couple dollars—perfect for leaning on your porch, steps, or walkway!
15. Broom Parking Sign
Make a playful outdoor sign for your porch for official “Broom Parking,” letting witches (and guests!) nestle their brooms in style.
Made with lightweight wood and cheeky lettering, it’s delightfully whimsical and super easy to assemble for a fun seasonal touch.
16. DIY Flannel Leaves
Use an old flannel or some bandanas from the Dollar Tree to make leaves. Then, you can use those leaves to make a wreath, banner, or add them to other decorations you’ve made.
17. Pumpkin Tower
This adorable DIY pumpkin tower uses eight Dollar Tree tumbling tower blocks painted in fall hues, stacked and glued to mimic a mini pumpkin shape topped with a natural stick stem.
It’s compact enough for a porch step or walkway, easy for kids to help with, and delivers charming seasonal flair
18. Paint Dollar Tree Pumpkins
Paint the pumpkin cutouts with classic fall colors, stripes, or friendly faces for a fun hanging on your door. Affordable craft paint and great for kids to help decorate.
You can also pick up bows, ribbons, stickers, and more to spruce them up- or redeorate them each year for a new look!
19. Pumpkin Garden Lights
Take cute little pumpkins from the store, add a garden stake bottom, and a solar light on top to create lights to mark your garden or walking path.
It makes a little bit of mood lighting, and the glowing pumpkins are perfect for fall.
20. Scarecrow Hat Door Hanger
Hang a handmade scarecrow’s hat on the door for a playful fall greeting. Cute, kid-friendly, andcould be a fan favorite every year.
21. DIY Pumpkin Carriage
Use a wire pumpkin, paper towel holders, and a few other odds and ends to create a spooky fall carriage to sit on your porch or in the garden.
22. Mini Wheelbarrow Decor
If you’re lucky, your Dollar Tree will also get these precious mini wheelbarrows that you can fill with pumpkins, leaves, and more. You can use this inside or outside for some rustic decor this fall.
23. Button Pumpkin
Transform an ordinary Dollar Tree foam pumpkin into an elegant accent by painting it white and hot-gluing assorted buttons in spirals for a charming vintage look.
Top it off with a crochet doily cap and a wooden thread spool stem to complete the whimsical, farmhouse-inspired piece that’s effortlessly chic and budget-friendly
24. Dollar Tree DIY Ghosts
These adorable countertop ghosts are made by draping Dollar Tree hanging ghost figures over paper-towel holder bases—no sewing or carving required!
In under 20 minutes and for about $10 total, you get charming, Pottery Barn–style Halloween figures that glow with personality and are perfectly spooky‑cute.
25. Dollar Tree Pool Noodle Pumpkins
These adorable pumpkins are made by cutting Dollar Tree pool noodles into slices, wrapping them in fun fall fabrics, and topping them with a stick stem and twine bow.
In just about 15 minutes and for just a few dollars, you get festive, lightweight pumpkins perfect for porch display or garden stakes.
Final Thoughts
With just a little creativity (and a quick trip to Dollar Tree), you can transform your outdoor space into a festive fall wonderland.
These budget-friendly projects prove that you don’t need fancy tools or pricey supplies to create beautiful, welcoming decor.
Whether you try one idea or all 50, your front porch is about to be the coziest spot on the block.
