Turn an ordinary wood crate into a fake stack of books that says, “It’s Fall Ya’ll!” This wood crate craft is easy enough for kids too!
You know I love easy crafts that don’t cost much – and this is just like it! As a bookworm, I wanted to create a fake stack of books. These DIY bookmarks are fun too if you are just as much into reading as I am!
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Cheap Fall Craft
This little craft is full of rustic charm! When I say cheap, I mean all the supplies are affordable. It won’t fall apart on ya. Plus, it’s super-easy to customize, so you can set it up and let your kids make their own, or use this as a craft-night idea with your friends.
Supplies
Here is what you’ll need in order to make it. I included Amazon links, so all you have to do is click, add to cart, and you’ll be a few days away from a fun craft!
- Unfinished Decorative Storage Wood Crate
- Apple Barrel Fall Paint Set – Orange, Yellow, and Barn Red
- Apple Barrel Nutmeg Brown Paint
- Foam Paint Brushes
- Small Paint Brush
- Black Sharpie Permanent Marker
- Hot Glue Gun
- Fall-Colored Ribbon – 2 1/2-inch wide
- Raffia
- Twine
- Artificial Sunflower Heads
- Pumpkin Emebellishments
How To Decorate A Wood Crate To Look Like A Stack Of Books
I’ll share some step-by-step photos and tips here. You can also scroll down to the printable craft card. It has all the steps together in one place.
Paint Each Section A Different Fall Color
First, paint each section of the wood crate a different fall color. The foam brushes work really well for this part. They are wide enough and very cost-effective.
Add Brown Lines
Next, use a small paint brush to fill in the gaps with brown paint. This is what makes it look like a stack of books.
The lines don’t have to be brown – you can use black or grey.
Write “It’s Fall Ya’ll”
Before you write the letters, make sure the paint is completely dry. When it is, use a pencil to write one letter per color so it reads “It’s Fall Ya’ll” from the top down.
If you are confident in your handwriting, you might not need to use a pencil. I did and I think it helped me avoid mistakes.
Finish With Ribbons and Embelishments
Finally, add your seasonal ribbon and glue some twine and raffia on top. I also added some sunflowers and a little wooden pumpkin that I painted.
This can be as simple or as complex as you want it to be.
Create A Wood Crate Craft For Each Season
This is such a fun and simple craft that you could make one for each holiday and season. Paint a Christmas one red and green. Make an Easter one pastel colors. Decorate one for the summer in bright blues and yellows.
Have fun with it!
Fall Books Wood Crate Craft
This wood crate craft looks like a lovely stack of books - and you can decorate it in so many different ways.
Materials
- 1 Wood Craft Crate
- 1 yard Fall Ribbon - 2 1/2 inches wide
- 3 Fall-Themed Colors of Acrylic Paint
- Black Sharpie Marker
- Fall Embellishments
- Raffia
- Twine
- Brown or Black Acrylic Paint
Tools
- Hot Glue Gun
- Foam Brushes
- Small Paint Brush
Instructions
- Paint each section of the wood crate a different color. Try to go from the darkest color to the lightest color.
- Paint the sections in between the boards either brown or black.
- Write the words "It's Fall Ya'll," on the crate, separating them so they are on their own lines.
- Glue the fall ribbon around the wood crate.
- Add twine, raffia, and any other decorations that you want.
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