DIY Faux Acorns. August is here, and even though it feels like summer is never going to end, I’m already anticipating how I’m going to be decorating for fall. If you are starting to lean in that direction too, then you will love this simple DIY faux acorns craft I’m sharing today.
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Handcrafted Society
It’s time for our August Handcrafted Society get together. If you are wondering what the Handcrafted Society is all about. Quite simply, it’s a group of bloggers who share a love for detail and craftsmanship.
We challenge ourselves each month to take an assigned medium or theme to create whatever our heart desires. This month we have ten bloggers sharing rope or twine craft projects. Be sure to check out all the links, and photos at the end of my post for everyone participating this month. There’s something for everyone at every skill level.
For last year’s August HS project click on my post, Anthropologie Inspired Dish Towels and Napkins.
DIY Faux Acorns
For my Handcrafted Society challenge this month I’m using jute twine to create a cap for wood acorns. These faux acorns remind me of bur oak acorns, which are large with oversized acorn caps.
What’s fun about this project is that you can go ahead and make them now, before your fall activities take over. Here’s a list of supplies you’ll need to make faux acorns that you can use in your fall decor.
Supplies and Shopping links
- jute twine
- wooden eggs
- craft paint light brown and dark brown
- craft paint brush or sponge brush
- glue gun and glue sticks
- scissors
- silicone finger protectors
- First apply craft paint to your wooden eggs with a craft brush. I’m using a light brown craft paint covering each wooden egg.
- When the paint is dry you can start attaching the jute twine to the egg to create the acorn cap. I’m starting at the middle of the egg using my hot glue gun to secure the twine. (Be sure to wear silicone finger protectors if you have them.) Keep gluing and wrapping until you complete the cap then trim the twine with scissors.
- Once all the twine acorn caps are complete it’s time to apply a little dark brown paint to the twine. You can also touch up any paint on the wood section if you think it needs it.
When deciding on the best fall look for your home, you can paint these wood acorns in any shade you like. I’m loving the interesting contrast between the dark twine cap and the lighter acorn color, but you may wish to leave the twine as is.
I chose wooden eggs because I like their shape, and their weight feels more solid or durable. Although, you can also make these acorns using plastic eggs. It’s all up to you.
How To Decorate With Faux Acorns
I’m thinking of lots of ways to decorate with these large faux acorns for fall. When you consider all the ways we use pine cones in our fall decorating, you can pretty much use these oversized acorns the same way.
- display in a bowl or shallow dish
- pile them in a small basket
- add acorns to a wreath
- mix with pine cones and dried gourds
- add them to a fall vignette
- use as place cards with guest names
- display in a jar
- arrange around a candle
- under a cloche
- turn them into acorn ornaments
Be sure to follow Thistle Key Lane on Pinterest, where the boards are up to date with seasonal inspiration that you can use right now!
Thank you so much for popping in for a visit today for my DIY faux acorns project. Keep scrolling to see what my Handcrafted Society friends are sharing today. All you have to do is click on the image or blog name to view their full post.
Cheers!
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Oh my word, Michelle, these acorns are amazing! I love the way you used the wooden eggs then gave them caps with jute. It’s such a creative and elegant way to welcome the season. It’s crazy hot in Florida still but Fall will be here before we know it and I’m excited to start decorating. Can’t wait to try these too sweet friend! Hugs, CoCo
Thank you so much CoCo for the sweet comments! It’s crazy hot here too! This girl is dreaming of cooler weather, but I’ll probably be wearing shorts into October! 😂
These came out great Michelle! I love decorating with acorns. Pinning for future inspiration. XO- MaryJo
Thank you so much MaryJo for stopping by! Hugs!
Michelle, I love this idea! The acorns made from wooden eggs are the cutest! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks Kim! The shape of the wooden eggs are perfect for acorns. I’m so happy you liked the project! 😊
Michelle, these acorns are darling. I love how you used wooden eggs as the base.
Thank you so much Tammy! Hugs!
Michelle, these are the cutest fall decor items ever and so creative! I can’t believe you used wooden eggs to make them! The twine worked perfectly for the caps! Pinning now so I can remember this adorable idea!!
Thank you Donna! These acorns are so easy, I know you will enjoy making some!
How stinking cute are these? Fall decor is my jam, and these faux acorns are perfection. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you Kelly! Fall crafts are always so fun to play around with! Hugs!
Hi Michelle- First, I always love your creative DIY projects. You create some of the cutest things! Love your DIY faux acorns as well as your suggestions for how to incorporate them into our decor. Happy Fall! Have a fabulous weekend.
Hi Anna, I’m so happy you liked my project, and I appreciate the kind words so much! Hugs!
Those are so adorable, Michelle. What a great idea. I’m happy to tell you I’ll be featuring this at Thursday Favorite Things today. 🙂
Thank you so much Pam for the feature! I’ll be by to link up again!
These are adorable and I can hardly wait to show them off on Farmhouse Friday tomorrow. Thank you for sharing them with us and always linking up. You are greatly appreciated. pinned
Thank you so much for featuring the post! I look forward to linking up every week my friend!
So cute, Michelle!! Seriously…the most adorable acorns I’ve ever seen! Super creative and what a fun item to decorate with!
Thank you Rachel! I have a feeling I’m going to be stuck on acorns this fall LOL!
Michelle, love that you used wooden eggs, so smart! This project looks very high end! Thank you for sharing with us this week! Creatively, Beth
Thank you Beth for stopping by today!