DIY Fall Soap Dispenser: An Easy 2-Minute Decorating Idea -

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Create a DIY fall soap dispenser in minutes with clear soap and acrylic fall shapes for a simple way to add coziness to your home.

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I bet when you think about decorating for fall, you picture wreaths on the front door, pumpkins on the porch, throw blankets draped over the couch, scented candles, and bowls of apples on the kitchen counter.

I love all of those things, and they’re exactly what I look forward to decorating with each fall.

But I’ve also found that some of the coziest seasonal touches aren’t the obvious decorations…they’re in the little details.

This fall soap dispenser is the perfect example.

In literally two minutes, you can transform an ordinary soap dispenser into a piece of fall decor by adding clear soap and a handful of acrylic fall shapes.

It’s inexpensive, takes almost no effort, and proves that decorating for fall doesn’t have to mean hauling out all the fall bins or buying a new collection of decor.

Sometimes, the smallest changes are the ones that make your home the coziest.

Why You’ll Love This Fall DIY

Takes less than 5 minutes to put together.
Made with affordable supplies.
No crafting required.
Easy to change every season.
Adds a touch of fall to your bathroom or kitchen without doing much.

Simple Supplies You’ll Need to Make a Fall Soap Dispenser DIY

This easy DIY craft uses only a few supplies to transform an everyday soap dispenser into a fun seasonal accent.

Clear Soap Dispenser: You want to use a clear glass, plastic, or acrylic dispenser so the fall decorations inside are visible.
Clear Liquid Hand Soap: Clear soap allows the fall shapes to shine through. Choose your favorite scent or an unscented option. I used clear dish soap for this DIY, and it worked just as well.
Mini Acrylic Fall Shapes: Tiny pumpkins, leaves, acorns, pine cones or other autumn themed acrylic pieces add a festive touch to your soap dispenser.

COZY TIP: Choose pieces that are small enough to fit through the opening of your soap dispenser but large enough that they won’t get stuck in the pump.

materials you’ll need

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How to Turn a Plain Soap Dispenser Into a Charming Fall Decoration

Here’s what you do…

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Pour the liquid dish soap into the soap pump to begin the fall DIY.

Step One: Pour the liquid hand soap into a clean soap dispenser until it’s about halfway full.

DIY fall soap dispenser for cozy autumn decorating in the bathroom or kitchen.

Step Two: Add the acrylic fall shapes to the dispenser, letting them settle naturally throughout the soap.

After putting the fall acrylic shapes into the soap pump, add more hand soap on top to finish.

Step Three: Top off the dispenser with more soap, making sure to leave a little space for the pump before sealing it.

Fall soap pump on bathroom counter for the autumn season.

Step Four: Screw the pump back onto the dispenser, then place it on your bathroom, laundry room, or kitchen counter.

Helpful Tips

Clear liquid soap and a clear dispenser work best so you can see the acrylic shapes.
Use what you have. If you don’t have clear hand soap, clear dish soap works just as well.
Don’t add too many pieces, just a handful is enough.
Choose larger shapes that won’t block the pump.
Feel free to use a funnel to cleanly and easily fill the dispenser with soap.

Cozy cottage bathroom decorated for the fall season.

How to Remove the Fall Shapes from Your Soap Dispenser

When it’s time to switch from fall to the next season, removing the acrylic pieces is quick and easy.

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Pour the remaining soap into another container or use it up until the dispenser is nearly empty.
Remove the pump and fill the dispenser with warm water to loosen any soap residue.
Dump out the acrylic shapes. If a few get stuck, use a skewer or a chopstick to gently remove them.
Wash the dispenser and acrylic shapes with warm, soapy water, then let everything dry completely before storing.
Store the acrylic shapes in a Ziploc baggie or labeled container so they’re ready to use again next fall.

COZY TIP: Swap the pumpkins in your soap pump for snowflakes at Christmas, hearts for Valentine’s Day, shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day, or seashells for summer.

Frequently Asked Questions About a DIY Fall Soap Dispenser

Can I use any soap dispenser for this?
A clear glass, acrylic, or plastic dispenser works best since it shows off the acrylic shapes. Opaque or ceramic dispensers will hide them completely, so save this trick for your clear ones.

Can I use foaming hand soap?
Yes, just be sure to use clear foaming soap if you want the acrylic pieces to show through.

Where do you find mini acrylic fall shapes?
I found mine on Amazon but you can also usually find them in craft stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby in their seasonal aisles.

Will the acrylic shapes clog the pump?
As long as they’re larger than the pump opening they shouldn’t interfere with dispensing the soap.

Can I reuse the acrylic decorations?
Absolutely. Rinse them off when you’re ready to switch seasons and store for next year.