DIY Fourth of July Door Hangers for a Patriotic Welcome

Create your own DIY Fourth of July door hangers, perfect for adding a patriotic flair to your home decor this Independence Day! This is an easy, budget friendly project.

Skills Required: Beginner. To make this Fourth of July craft, it helps to have experience with paint and Mod Podge. You’ll be applying both, ironing the napkin down, then adding embellishments.

The Fourth of July is sizzling its way onto our calendars, and with it comes the time for fireworks, barbecues, and, most excitingly, the opportunity to deck out our homes in a burst of patriotic pride.

You might be thinking – here we go, another year, another hunt for decorations that promise to be ‘unique’ but end up being the same old stars-and-stripes banners and balloons.

But hold your sparklers, because this year, I’m going to reveal how to craft a DIY Fourth of July door hanger that’ll have your friends and family stopping in their tracks to admire your creativity.

Welcome to the fun of decorating unfinished wood door hangers – as delightful to make as they are to display.

How are we going to jazz up these hangers? With the charm of napkins, the versatility of Mod Podge, the festivity of some felt, and the allure of pom pom trim. With a wood letter or two.

Yes, we’re igniting our crafting spirit.

This project is a blast for crafters of all skill levels, from the veterans to the ‘I accidentally glued my fingers together’ beginners.

So, gather your glue, collect your patriotic embellishments, and let’s whip up some Fourth of July flair.

By the time we’re done, your doors will be the talk of the town, and you’ll have a tale to share about the time you added a little extra sparkle to the Fourth of July festivities.

Ready to get started? The tutorial is below. First, here’s what you’re going to need.

Gather These Supplies

• Unfinished wood door knob hangers – 9.5 x 3.25 x 0.1-Inch were the size I used
• Fourth of July napkins – I got mine at Joanns (tissue paper works also)
• Mod Podge – any formula
• Craft paint – white
• Felt – red, white, and blue (small pieces)
• Wood letters – saying of your choice
• Wood popsicle stick
• Pom pom trim – at least 26″ per door hanger
• Craft glue or hot glue gun
• Emery board
• Paintbrushes
• Small craft iron
• Parchment paper
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Clear acrylic spray sealer (optional)

Tips and Thoughts for This Project

If you want to use a template to make the popsicle, I have one for you here.

Yes, you can make your own door hangers with wood scraps. If you don’t know how to use a hole saw bit, see this video. Drill through the plywood where you want the hole. Sand away any rough edges.

You don’t *have* to paint the door hanger white, however, it makes the colors of the napkin pop. It’s also easy to do, so I always do it. You can use spray paint, but craft paint is cheaper and just as fast with a roller.

I didn’t seal the top of the napkin with Mod Podge – it tends to make them wrinkle. If you do seal with Mod Podge and the napkins wrinkle, you can place parchment down and iron over the top again. It’s not as noticeable with the glitter formulas.

Get the printable how to card for this project below! Also don’t forget to check out our summer door hangers, Halloween door hangers, and Christmas door hangers.

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If you enjoyed this Fourth of July door hanger DIY, I’d love for you to let me know in the comments. You can also check out these other projects:

• Rustic Painted American Flag on a Wood Plaque
• Patriotic Mason Jar Lanterns for the Fourth
• DIY 4th of July Fireworks Plaque for Patriotic Decor
• Easy Wood Star Decor for Independence Day
• Sparkly Nautical 4th of July Wall Decor on a Budget
• 4th of July Anchor Sign with Dollar Tree Wood