13 Creative Ways To Turn Cinnamon Brooms From The Grocery Store Into Fragrant Fall Decor

Piles of pumpkins at the store, crispiness in the air, an influx of pumpkin spice drinks — there are many signs of fall, but one of the most distinct is the smell of cinnamon brooms that fill grocery stores in autumn. Decorating with cinnamon brooms is one of many fall home decor trends people love to embrace. Cinnamon oil mingles with the rustic pine straw bristles, creating a sensory experience that's synonymous with fall. The little brooms are also said to fend off the evil spirits, so displaying them in your home could be helpful if you want to invite positive energy into your abode. Either way, your home will smell delicious throughout the fall season.

Cinnamon brooms are often placed on a mantel or near a door, but you can also dress them up and turn them into fun fall decor pieces. Stores sell different sizes, including full-size brooms and mini brooms that are perfect for ornament-sized crafts. The larger brooms create the basis for a range of fun decor, including table centerpieces, wall swags, and wreaths. Pick up a variety of scented brooms, or pull out old brooms to upcycle. You can revive last year's stale cinnamon broom with a little cinnamon oil to make it smell like new before crafting one of these 13 fall projects.

A cinnamon broom base and fall-themed fuzzy sock hat are the perfect ingredients for an autumn gnome. Grab fuzzy socks at Dollar Tree for inexpensive crafting. Cut a small section of the sock at an angle, and glue the seams to make the hat, which slides on top of the broom. A small wooden ball glued to the broom under the hat brim creates the gnome's nose. You can stop here or add little embellishments, like fall silk flowers, mini pine cones, or a few little fall leaves on the gnome. Make an entire row of gnomes for a long surface, like your dining table or mantel — or the clever idea you'll find below.

Embrace the mini cinnamon broom gnome theme by making multiples and turning them into a garland. This creator uses fabric to wrap around the top of the broom for the hat, gluing it in place, and a mini ball ornament for the nose. Then, tie the loop on the top of each broom to a longer string, rope, ribbon, or a fall garland you already have (like this unique DIY fall garland), spacing them out evenly. Add other fall decorations along the string to round out the design. 

Cinnamon brooms exude cozy fall vibes on their own, but adding fall decorations pushes it over the top. Dollar Tree is an affordable spot to stock up on fall-themed silk flowers, which you can wire to the broom near where the handle meets the bristles. Other fall decor, like mini pumpkins, pine cones, and berries, can transform your broom into an autumnal floral swag. Finish it off with wide fall ribbon in rich hues, like forest green, burnt orange, and or chestnut brown, with plaids or leaf prints for a fun accent.

If you prefer a spooky vibe, lean into the witch's broom vibe with a cinnamon-scented twist. It's the perfect addition to your kitchen witch decor this autumn. Attach various spooky decorations to your broom near the bristles, or go with a more traditional witch's broom (a "besom" is meant to sweep away negative energy). Dried flowers, natural bristles, feathers, crystals, ribbons, and other accents fit the traditional look. Battery-powered fairy lights add a glow to your witch's broom, which you can display on its own or with a witch's hat.

This witch-themed project uses mini cinnamon brooms with dowels attached to create handles. You'll also need a wood board for the bases and large popsicle sticks, like these Wisyok jumbo craft sticks. The sticks get glued upright to the back of the board to mark the parking spots. Decorate your brooms however you want, and slide the string loops on top of the brooms around the sticks. From there, you can add a sign that says "Broomstick Parking," "Witch's Parking," "Haunted Parking Lot," or something similar, along with spooky embellishments, like spider webs.

Sometimes, you don't need a fancy craft project to make your cinnamon brooms look cute and cozy. Simply tucking a mini broom into your existing fall tablescape adds the warm, spicy scent to the area along with the natural, textured touch of the broom. Lay a branch of dried leaves or herbs on a table with the broom on top. Or, lean a broom against an arrangement of candleholders fitted with battery-powered candles. The broom would also look cute hanging from some rustic baker's string, off of a large pumpkin's stem.

Dried pampas grass is a popular addition to boho decor, and it's the perfect way to dress up a large cinnamon broom. Dry pampas grass you have in your yard if you don't want to buy it. Or, create faux pampas grass on a budget with wooden skewers, yarn, and a fine-toothed comb. With the fluffy part facing away from the broom, wire the pampas grass in place in front of the bristles. This idea can transition from fall to winter as the cream-colored fluffs work for both seasons. 

While angels often carry a religious meaning, they're also a symbol of hope, peace, protection, and unity. In this fall craft, your mini cinnamon broom serves as the body of the angel. Add a large wooden bead as the head with a gold wire halo and feathers for wings, or cut the wings out of fabric, and adhere them to cardboard for strength. White lace wrapped around the bristles of the broom creates an angelic look, or reuse the fabric from another fall project, like spice sachets.

Two large cinnamon brooms create the foundation for a wall or door swag in this DIY. Use floral wire or tie the two brooms together with their handles overlapping and their bristles opposite one another. Now, layer other natural materials, like pampas grass, corn stalks, pine boughs, eucalyptus leaves, and other greenery. You want these materials also laying horizontally in both directions. Finishing touches can include pine cones, leaves, and other fall accents. Hang the swag on the wall above a large work of art or over a door.

Fall doesn't have to be all about spookiness or pumpkins. If you want the cinnamon scent without the overtly fall theme, give your cinnamon broom a glam makeover. Faux baby's breath tied in front of the bristles creates a glam accent. Then, add assorted luxe detailing, like ribbons, strands of faux pearls, and strips of lace. Completely bedazzle the broom handle in rhinestones for a totally over-the-top look. This version is perfect if you're creating the glam room of your dreams.

This DIY veers from the broom shape by deconstructing it and using the bristles in a wreath. Pull apart a large cinnamon broom, and position the loose bristles on a metal wreath form, curving them around the wreath while attaching with floral wire. You can leave several inches of the bristles sticking out along the edge for texture. Add real or artificial berries, pine cones, leaves, and other elements. You can even enhance this stunning fall wreath by using foraged items from your yard.

Another departure from traditional fall options is this cinnamon broom fairy project. Similar to the broom angel, the wide bristles create the skirt for the fairy. This you can cover with colorful tulle or printed fabrics. Use a wood bead for the head with brightly colored yarn or embroidery thread as hair. Add other accents, like wings, sparkles, and a wand, to complete the cinnamon-scented fairy. This would be a fun craft to make with kids and display in their rooms for a fall scent.

If you've been looking at stunning fall centerpiece DIYs, this project is another option to consider. It starts out similar to the swag, with two large cinnamon brooms positions next to one another with the handles overlapping in the middle. You can wire them together to keep the centerpiece from shifting. Then, add mini pumpkins, pine cones, bows, and other fall decor on top. To add even more cinnamon broom magic, turn mini brooms into name tags, and hang them on the backs of the chairs for Thanksgiving.