Hello friends. Today you are in for a treat. Please join me and learn how to make simple acorn decor out of walnuts and yarn. This is a super easy early fall decor project. These little walnut acorns are the perfect details to sprinkle in your Fall decor. Come on in and see for yourself how to DIY charming acorns from a simple walnut and yarn.
Creating your own seasonal decor tends to be economical and adaptable to personalization. I find that creating your own decor not only provides incredible satisfaction, but also allows for unique style preferences. These little nutty yarn acorns are a charming little detail. Little details can provide a fabulous finishing touch to a decor vignette, table setting, accent on a gift and so much more.
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Inspiration Behind the Walnut Yarn Acorns
Last month I created this wreath with golden walnuts, and I loved the look. I really liked how the walnuts looked all glammed up. So of course my wheels started turning.
Then my friend Michelle from Thistle Key Lane shared this faux acorn project and it immediately triggered my light bulb moment. I knew I had the chenille yarn in my craft stash and it would be perfect to pair with the walnuts to create some acorn decor. The gold, silver and copper finishes added a touch of glam. I love the mixed metal look if you remember this project {DIY Autumn leaf wreath}. And here we are. Come on in and let’s DIY walnut yarn acorns.
How to DIY Walnut Yarn Acorns
Supplies
- Walnuts
- Yarn
- Spray Paint (I used Silver, Gold, Copper)
Tools
- Hot Glue Gun
- Hot Glue Gun Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Silicone Fingers
Crafting Pro Tip: As I recommend with all my projects, read all the instructions through once and then re-read everything again. This way, you are familiar with everything you need and know what to expect.
Instructions
- Read all the Instructions through and assemble all your supplies
- Spray paint walnuts on one one side and set aside to dry
- Once first side of walnuts are dry, flip over and spray the other side, allowing to dry thoroughly
- Once acorns are fully dry and cured, they are ready to have their acorn top hats adhered (aka yarn)
- Turn on glue gun so it can warm up
- Form a loop at the end of the yarn and tie a knot to close loop
- Snip off any left over yarn on end to make knot as clean and tight as possible
- Dab a dot of hot glue on the fat end of the walnut
- Adhere knot of the yarn to create a hanging loop on the end of the walnut acorn
- Add hot glue around the knot to adhere the yarn in a circular fashion
- Keep adding dots of glue as you wrap the yarn around the walnut
- Continue until walnut is covered between 1/3 – 1/2 way through
- Repeat for as many acorns you want to create (I made 12; 3 of each color)
- Voila! Charming yarn walnut acorns for your decor
- Decorate and enjoy
Tips & Tricks about the Walnut Yarn Acorns
Whenever you use spray paint make sure to do it in a well ventilated space. I choose to do all my spray painting outdoors, which is my personal recommendation. If you have a dedicated work shop and/or garage for such projects make sure doors and windows are open for proper ventilation.
I chose to use a very muted and neutral yarn color for a couple of reasons. 1. This yarn was in my craft stash, which I picked up at the Dollar Tree some time ago. I bought the yarn for another project in mind, which for the life of me I cannot remember. Regardless, it worked perfectly for his project, so here we are. 2. The color is very nature inspired and the color combination with the walnuts, provides a “real” acorn look. If color is your thing, use fun colors which blend into your decor. By all means, make it yours.
BUT the yarn color was actually too drab and matched the walnut natural color too closely, not allowing enough contrast. This prompted the decision to use metallic spray paint to create contrast, and consequently some glam. I like the look of the glitzy metallics with organic if you remember this project {DIY Autumn leaf wreath}.
If you don’t have silicone finger protectors, I highly recommend them for projects like this while using hot glue. Not only does it protect you, but it also provides ease of use since you are not concerned about burning yourself. The yarn is easier to adhere and manipulate as you cover the walnut.
I included the loop at the top of the acorn to act as a stem AND provide a hanger. This way the acorns can be used as ornaments down the road. I love a woodland and organic theme for the holidays so the idea of hanging these on a tree or garland crossed my mind. This is a prefect example of adapting craft projects to fit your needs and ideas.
Right now I am using these little charming baubles as bowl fillers. They will be in a new fall decor styling, scheduled for next week. If you don’t want to miss any of the new seasonal content make sure to follow along.
Closing Thoughts
I love foraging from nature and using organic elements in my decor. BUT acorns for whatever reason have always eluded me. I have never found acorns in the wild in my area. I know they are here somewhere, but I think they hide from me {wink}. Also, I have heard that critters can be a problem with natural acorns, so I am ok making my own.
I love using walnuts in my holiday decor sprinkled here and there. Growing up we always had a bowl of nuts with crackers for anyone to pull up a chair and enjoy. I never crafted with walnuts until now though. What do you think? Will you be making your own acorn decor? Let me know if you do or if you have in the past. I would love more walnut crafting inspiration.
Shopping the Walnut Yarn Acorn Look
- Walnuts
- Brown Chenille Yarn
- Silver Spray Paint
- Gold Spray Paint
- Copper Spray Paint
- Glue Gun
- Glue Gun Glue Sticks
- Silicone Finger Protectors
- Craft Scissor
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