How to Make a Fall Book Page Leaf Garland

If you’re looking for a simple way to add a touch of fall to your home, this DIY book page leaf garland is easy to make and looks great anywhere.

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DIY Paper Leaf Garland for Cozy Fall Decorating

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again….fall is hands-down one of my favorite times of the year to decorate. I love mixing old and new pieces, blending vintage-looking items with neutral fall finds, and adding pops of rich and warm fall colors.

I usually shop my own home first, pulling out pieces I’ve collected over the years, and then I like to add a few simple, affordable fall crafts to mix things up.

Decorating your home for fall doesn’t have to cost a fortune, and today I’m going to show you how to turn book pages into a rustic leaf garland for fall in just three easy steps.

For this DIY book page leaf garland, all you need is an old book, some twine, and a little bit of tape.

The best part? My garland cost less than $5 to make, and there’s a good chance you already have everything on hand, which makes this fall craft practically free.

This is a perfect project for beginners or anyone who wants to add a few rustic fall touches to their home without spending a lot.

I’m also teaming up with a few blogging friends who are sharing their fall craft and decor inspiration, so be sure to check out their posts at the bottom of the page.

Let’s jump in, and I’ll show you step by step how to make your own fall book page leaf garland.

Table of Contents

• DIY Paper Leaf Garland for Cozy Fall Decorating
• Why You’ll Love This Craft
• Tools and Supplies Needed to Make a Fall Book Page Leaf Garland
• How to Make a Fall Paper Book Page Leaf Garland
• Where to Hang Your Garland
• More Fall Crafts You’ll Love
• Make Your Own Book Page Leaf Garland This Fall
• More Fall Ideas and Inspiration from my Friends
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Why You’ll Love This Craft

Quick and Easy to Make: All it takes is a few basic supplies and under an hour to create this easy DIY book page leaf garland.

Low-Cost and Budget-Friendly: Use old book pages, twine, and tape for a beautiful fall decoration that costs just a few dollars to make.

Perfect for Seasonal Decorating: Drape it across a mantel, hang it in a window, or add it to a shelf display for instant autumn charm anywhere in your home.

Fun for All Ages: This simple book page craft is great for beginners and a fun project to enjoy with your kids or grandkids.

Customizable to Your Style: Choose different leaf shapes, paper colors, or garland lengths to create your book page leaves and match your home’s fall decor.

Tools and Supplies Needed to Make a Fall Book Page Leaf Garland

• Old books
• Twine
• Scotch tape
• Scissors
• Marker or Pen
• Card stock
• Fall leaves or leaf-shaped cookie cutters

How to Make a Fall Paper Book Page Leaf Garland

Step 1: Create Some Patterns

To begin, you’ll want to trace a few leaves to create patterns for your book page garland. Start by grabbing a pen and some scrap paper or cardstock. Then choose a few leaves to trace that you like and will look great on your DIY fall garland.

To create variation in my garland, I used two different-sized leaves, one large and one small. I just pulled them off a faux floral stem. If you don’t have any faux florals handy, you can also use real leaves, a cookie cutter, or even print some leaf shapes online.

Once you’ve selected a few leaves, carefully trace around each one. Then cut them out to create your patterns.

Step 2: Trace and Cut Out Your Leaves

Now that you have your patterns, it’s time to trace and cut out some page leaves.

First, gently tear out a few pages from an old book. (Note: if you don’t have one, thrift stores are a great place to score one for cheap!)

Lay your patterns flat on a page and use a pencil or pen to trace around the leaf shapes.

Once you’ve traced your leaves, stack a few book pages together. I usually do three to five at a time. Then grab your scissors and carefully cut out your leaves, following the lines you traced.

Stacking pages is a great time-saver for this fall craft and means you don’t have to trace and cut each book page individually for your leaf garland.

Cut as many fall leaves as needed to create your book page leaf garland. For me, this was about 35 leaves ( 15 large and 20 small) to cover 60″ of twine.

Oh, and don’t worry about perfection! A slightly uneven edge here and there adds to the character of your garland!

Step 3: Assemble Your Leaf Garland

Now you’re ready to assemble your garland. First, lay one of your paper leaves face down. Then, using a small piece of tape, secure the leaf to the end of your twine.

The tape keeps the leaves in place and doesn’t take away from their vintage, rustic look. You could use tacky glue for your book page fall leaf garland, but I like tape better. It’s easier to move the leaves around as you go, and there’s no waiting for glue to dry.

Once the first leaf is attached, take a second leaf of the same size. Place it on the back of the first leaf and tape both to the twine. This will give your garland a double-sided look.

Layering the leaves like this not only helps to create depth but also gives your garland the appearance of being fuller.

Repeat this step and continue attaching leaves to the twine – alternating leaf sizes and orientations as you go to give your fall paper garland a more natural look.

After you’ve covered the entire length of the twine, add extra leaves as you’d like to fill in any bare spots on the garland.

Once done, you’re ready to display your fall book page leaf garland and enjoy!

Where to Hang Your Garland

I draped my fall garland across a vintage leaded glass window in our dining room.

Not only is it one of my favorite vintage pieces in our home, but as a focal point of the room, it makes the perfect spot to display my garland.

If you’re wondering where to hang your fall book page leaf garland, here are a few simple ways to add it to your seasonal decor:

Drape Across a Mantel: Bring instant fall style to your living room by draping your garland across a fireplace mantel. It’s an easy way to add layered texture and seasonal interest.

Hang in a Window or Doorway: Frame your space with autumn flair by hanging the garland in a window or swagging it across a doorway to create a welcoming fall entryway.

Place Over a Mirror: Update a vintage mirror for the season by placing the garland above it to add personality and a subtle autumn look without much effort.

Layer on a Shelf or Peg Rail: Add depth to your everyday spaces by layering the garland along a shelf or peg rail

Hang from a Vintage Dresser: Add a seasonal touch to a vintage dresser by draping your garland from the knobs or pulls to highlight the character of your furniture.

And that’s it! A beautiful and budget-friendly book page leaf garland for fall.

I’m so happy with how it turned out, and I love that I can pull it out year after year. Even better, I’ve got plenty of leftover supplies to make more or try book page garlands for other seasons.

More Fall Crafts You’ll Love

If you loved this fall craft, you might also like these other seasonal decor ideas.

DIY Stacked Pumpkin Topiaries

Fall Cornhusk Wreath

DIY Pumpkin Luminary

Make Your Own Book Page Leaf Garland This Fall

I hope you enjoyed this post. This DIY book page leaf garland is such a fun and easy way to bring a little fall into your home. It’s quick to make, won’t break the bank, and you can reuse it year after year, or use your leftover supplies to make even more garlands for other seasons!

Don’t forget to follow along on Pinterest to see all the latest things I’m loving for the season, and check out all my favorite fall decor and craft projects here.

Then don’t forget to visit all of the bloggers to see their autumn decor and DIY ideas linked below!

Happy fall!

Xo,

More Fall Ideas and Inspiration from my Friends

Easy First Touches of Fall Decor // White Arrows Home

Neutral and Natural Fall Home Tour // Willow Bloom Home Blog

Simple and Charming Minimalist Fall Decor Ideas // Eleanor Rose Home

Fall Decorating on a Budget: Easy Ideas for a Cozy Home // Cottage on Bunker Hill

25 Creative Fall Decoration Table Ideas for Your Home // The Ponds Farmhouse

How to Create a Festive Fall Table Setting // Cottage in the Mitten

6 Easy and Affordable Fall Centerpieces That You Can Make Yourself // White Lilac Farmhouse

How to Make a Stunning DIY Faux Fall Tree That Looks Real // WM Design House

How To Make A Fall Book Page Leaf Garland // Midwest Life and Style

5 Ways To Cozy Up Your Kitchen This Fall // She Gave It A Go

Favorite Faux Fall Stems for Your Home this Year // Pasha is Home

Easy Fall Flower Arrangement // Sand Dollar Lane

Easy Fall Pumpkin Pillow Cover DIY Using A Vintage Chenille Bedspread // Southern Crush at Home

Simple Ideas for Decorating Fall Living Room Centerpieces // Robyn’s French Nest

19 Easy Ways to Transition Your Home Decor From Summer To Fall // Shiplap and Shells

Early Fall Decorating // Paint Me Pink Blog

Transition Summer To Fall With Simple Changes // A Stroll Through Life

Easy Fall Wreath For Your Front Door // Amy Sadler

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