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    Home » DIY Projects

    How to Make an Easy Faux Leaf Fall Table Runner

    by Patti Estep · Oct 19, 2020

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    Faux fall leaves table runner

    Learn how to make a fall table runner from 2 bags of faux leaves. It's an easy way to add some beautiful autumn color to your fall tablescape.

    Faux fall leave table runner partial view.

    Though I applaud all the neutral fall decor that many people have adopted, I can't help but add some color in my own decor. There's just something about warm autumn colors that bring a cozy feel to the home.

    Burlap ribbon next to some faux fall leaves.

    Today I'm sharing a super easy colorful faux leaf fall table runner for your Thanksgiving table. You could use real leaves as I did for this fall leaf garland, however, I needed a large number of leaves for what I wanted to do. So I picked up a couple of bags from Hobby Lobby.

    Package of fall leaves.

    How to Make a Faux Fall Leaf Runner

    Supplies

    • Burlap ribbon
    • Faux leaves
    • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
    Burlap ribbon in the center of a large dining room table.

    Start by determining how long you want your runner to be and cut your burlap ribbon just short of that length. You can use any wide ribbon for this project. I used burlap because I had it on hand and thought it went well with the fall theme. However, in reality, it doesn't show through so something like white satin would probably work well too. Just make sure to test a piece with hot glue to see if it holds and doesn't burn through.

    If you want a runner to fit the entire length of the table and hang over the edge just make sure you have enough leaves to cover it. For a long table, you may need 4 packs of leaves instead of two.

    A black line down the center of a burlap ribbon and a black sharpie next to it.

    Fold your cut ribbon in half and mark it with a sharpie or pen.

    One end of the fall table runner with leaves glued to the end of a burlap ribbon.

    Then start at one end. Glue a large leaf on the very edge. Then work your way to the right, gluing leaves on top of each other, varying the leaves as you go, and angling them for a natural look.

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    Autumn colored artificial leaves glue to a burlap ribbon up to a black line.

    When you come to the mark that you made in the middle stop. Then flip the ribbon over so that the bare end is on your left again and repeat the same process of gluing leaves overlapping as your move to the right.

    The center portion of the faux leave fall table runner.

    When you come to the middle you can add a couple of additional leaves in the center to finish off the runner.

    A faux leaf fall table runner a dining room table from above.

    Super simple but wow what a nice pop of autumn color for the Thanksgiving table.

    A faux leave fall table runner on a cream tablecloth table in the center.

    I have a couple more Thanksgiving table decoration ideas coming soon. Including a fun Thanksgiving centerpiece over the next week. Stop back and see the entire table dressed for the holiday.

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    Aerial view of a fall leaf table runner with text saying Make Your Own Fall Leaf Table Runner.
    fall leaf runner on table
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    How to Make an Easy Faux Leaf Fall Table Runner

    Create a super easy and colorful faux leaf fall table runner for your Thanksgiving table. You can follow this same process with real leaves too!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Active Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Course: Fall Decor
    Yield: 1 Runner
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $10-$15

    Equipment

    • Hot glue gun

    Materials

    • Burlap ribbon
    • Faux leaves

    Instructions

    • Determine how long you want your runner to be.
    • Cut your ribbon just short of that length.
    • Use any wide ribbon for this project.
    • Fold your cut ribbon in half and mark it with a sharpie.
    • Glue a large leaf on the very edge.
    • Work your way to the right, gluing leaves on top of each other.
    • Vary the leaves as you go, and angle them for a natural look.
    • When you reach the mark, flip the ribbon over so that the bare end is on your left.
    • Repeat the same process of gluing leaves overlapping as your move to the right.
    •  Add a couple of additional leaves in the center to finish off the runner.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. MrsSW

      October 23, 2020 at 11:05 am

      I have leaves! I have ribbon!
      Thanks, Patti - fall floral stuff has been all over the dining table for weeks - this is probably what I need for a starting spot. You are so creative. 🙂
      Pinned.
      Sheila

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        October 23, 2020 at 5:43 pm

        Thanks Sheila. I love that you love it!

        Reply
    2. Deborah

      October 23, 2020 at 10:38 am

      As always wonderful ideas, with great directions to implement. Thankyou Patti!💕🍁💕

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        October 23, 2020 at 5:44 pm

        Thanks Deborah. So glad to hear that you like my ideas!

        Reply
    3. Kay Bowles

      October 23, 2020 at 8:27 am

      What a great idea Patti!.....and it doesn't involve sewing...the bane of my existence! Now I know what to do with my "Grands" this weekend! They will have a lot of fun making this and our tables will be beautiful! Thank you!

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