Last Updated on July 26, 2026 by Dee
When the light goes golden and the evenings draw in, a page of little autumn doodles is one of the cosiest things you can make. Acorns, leaves, tiny pumpkins, a steaming mug — small, simple shapes that fill a page and quiet the mind.
Autumn doodles are perfect for bullet journals, planners, cards and slow evenings. They ask nothing of you but a pen and a few minutes, and every one you draw makes the next feel easier.
To help you begin, I have made you a free set of Fall Drawing Templates — printable pages of doodles to trace and copy until they feel like your own. Pop your email in below and they are yours.
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Why autumn doodles are so satisfying
Doodling is repetitive in the best way — the same little shapes, over and over, until your hand relaxes and your mind follows. Autumn gives you a perfect, limited set of motifs, all built from simple curves and circles, so there is nothing intimidating about any of it.
If you want a broader mix once you are warmed up, my simple doodle ideas and journal doodle ideas posts have plenty more.
What you need to start
- Any pen — a fineliner is nice, a biro is fine
- A notebook, planner or loose paper
- Optional autumn colours: rust, mustard, sage, brown
25 autumn doodle and drawing ideas
Draw each one a few times. Repetition is where doodles get loose and lovely.
- A single oak leaf
- A maple leaf
- A cluster of acorns
- A little pumpkin
- A whole pumpkin patch row
- A toadstool
- A pinecone
- A sprig of berries
- A conker in its shell
- A wheat stalk
- A steaming mug
- A cosy jumper
- A pair of wellies
- An umbrella
- A candle
- A hedgehog
- A squirrel
- A fox curled up
- A robin on a branch
- A slice of pie
- An apple
- A bundle of cinnamon sticks
- A woolly hat
- A falling-leaf swirl
- A harvest moon
For step-by-step objects rather than quick doodles, my still life drawing ideas post is a gentle next step.
Lovely ways to use your autumn doodles
- Frame a journal page with a leaf-and-acorn border.
- Cluster three doodles as a planner header.
- Repeat one motif in a grid for handmade wrapping paper.
- Decorate autumn cards, gift tags and place settings.
Frequently asked questions
What are easy autumn things to doodle?
Leaves, acorns, little pumpkins, toadstools and a steaming mug are the easiest — all built from simple curves and circles.
Do I need to be good at drawing to doodle?
Not at all. Doodles are meant to be small and imperfect. The free templates let you trace and copy until the shapes feel natural.
What can I use autumn doodles for?
Bullet journals, planners, greeting cards, gift tags and handmade wrapping paper — anywhere a small seasonal touch is welcome.
How do I get better at doodling?
Repeat the same doodle several times in a row. Your hand loosens, and each version comes out a little more confident than the last.