Use Pool Noodles To Turn An Ordinary Shelf Into Beautiful Fall Decor

Nothing quite represents the spirit of fall like the colors in the changing leaves. The transformation of summer's lush greenery into rich golds and warm reds evokes a cozy ambiance that lingers into winter. Bringing this palette into your home decor lets you experience the beauty of the season inside and out. Apart from fireplace mantles and stair banisters, a wonderful vantage point for this faux foliage is shelving. But attaching garlands or floral displays is tricky and can leave marks on the furniture. Fortunately, there's a simple fix — a pool noodle DIY that'll bring colorful fall vibes to your home with ease.

In this autumn-themed craft, you'll insert fake flowers and leaves into a foam swim toy. By splitting it up one side, it easily slips on and off of any edge you want to decorate. Forget hooks, tacks, nails, or Command strips; this decoration can be used and stored every year with zero damage. Check out how to make and customize your own portable shelf garland.

Of all the fall home decor trends to embrace this year, this one won't break the bank or scratch up your shelves. All you need to get started is a pool noodle (at Dollar Tree for $1.25), a pair of scissors, a glue gun, and an assortment of faux autumnal foliage or flowers. In her version of this project, the Instagram user used large blossoms in warm hues and eucalyptus branches to capture the essence of the season. Similar floral embellishments are available at Dollar Tree. With your supplies at the ready, it's time to upcycle dollar tree pool noodles into festive fall decor.

To begin, measure and cut the tube to the length of your shelf and split it up one side so it fits over the edge. Separate the flowers or leaves you're using from their bundles. If scissors won't work on the metal wires inside, try tin snips or wire cutters. Push the stems into the swim float where they look best. Be sure to position them opposite the side you sliced open. Use a dab of hot glue to secure each one in place. When the noodle is transformed into a seasonal garland, slip it onto the front of the shelf and revel in your artistic genius. Further customize your decoration by hot gluing foam pumpkins, gourds, berries, and pinecones into the foliage. However you personalize it, your newly decorated shelf will reflect those cozy autumn vibes.