Savvy DIYer Turns Old Jar Lids Into Adorable Spooky Fall Decor: 'That's So Clever!'
Fall, which officially kicked off on September 22, heralds a truly gorgeous time of year. It's not yet cold enough to make you miserable, pumpkin spice lattes are still a delicious novelty, and the colors are breathtaking. Are there ever enough words to describe the sheer magnificence the season's palette has to offer? Leaf peeping aside, the other equally appealing thing about this time of year is fall decor. Whether you're dusting off last year's decor, buying up Dollar Tree's faux glass pumpkins, or coming up with fun & creative ways to decorate with pumpkins, the chance to dress up your home is not to be missed. There are no hard and fast rules for when exactly you can start decorating, but whatever date you choose, you'll want to include this upcycled jar lid collage in your list of DIY projects. The creative brainchild of Instagram creator @dandoideas, this spooky fall decor piece is as cute and clever as commenters claim.
It's easy to assemble and offers plenty of room to flex your creative muscles. Even better, it ticks the sustainability box by using something you already have on hand. For supplies, you'll need a variety of jar lids, some fun autumn and Halloween stickers, black spray paint, cardstock, glue, and finally, resin. If you're a regular crafter, you'll likely have most of these materials on hand already. If not, a quick trip to your local Dollar Tree or craft supply store will yield the bits and pieces you need beyond the upcycled lids. The creator hung her finished piece on the wall. If you plan on doing something similar, you'll also need a hook and chain.
How to create this picture perfect DIY fall decor
This project requires around 10 to 15 different-sized jar lids to create an interesting shape that's big enough to be eye-catching. Lay them so they're touching one another with the tops facing up. Cut your cardstock to match the shape of the lids and glue it to the back. This will act as a backing to keep everything in place and cover the holes in between the lids. Once dry, flip the base over and spray-paint it black (be sure to protect your surface first). Now for the fun part: Cut circles from stickers that work as background images for the larger lids, like a spooky castle or a wooden door entrance. Then cut out some cute characters — pumpkins, black cats, and ghosts — to layer on top and create mini scenes. For the smaller lids, choose images to complement the overall look of the project. Finally, paint over the stickers with resin to give them a glossy finish.
You can display it on a table with other fall decorations, such as leaves or pumpkins, or hang it on the wall. As for making this DIY your own, a burnt orange, deep ochre, or forest green would all look great here. With so many sticker options to choose from, how ghostly or autumn-y you go is also up to you. You could also include small photographs of your family in their fall or Halloween getups. Don't forget about the shape. If all of your lids are the same size, go ahead and embrace a more structured look. If you're wondering what to do with the now-lidless jars, here's a brilliant way to reuse old glass jars to elevate the look of your bathroom.