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.

fourth of july door hanger with bomb pops

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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Fourth of July Door Hangers

Decorate an unfinished wood door hanger with napkins and embellishments in this easy DIY! Looks great with 4th of July decor.

Prep Time5

Active Time45

Dry Time2

Total Time2 50

Yield: door hanger

Cost: $1

Equipment

Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Small iron
Paintbrushes and/or a roller
Emery board

Materials

Unfinished wood door knob hangers
Fourth of July napkins
Mod Podge
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
Parchment paper
Clear acrylic spray sealer optional

Instructions

Paint the door hanger using white craft paint. Roll on one side, let dry, and flip over. Paint other side and let dry.
Apply a coat of Mod Podge to the wood; don't do the edges. Let dry 15-20 minutes and repeat.
While the Mod Podge is drying, separate the napkin from the bottom layers. You can use tape to help. You just want the top layer with the design.
Place the napkin down onto the door hanger. Place a piece of parchment paper on top of the napkin, and run the craft iron across the top several times. While you are doing this, the Mod Podge is melting below the napkin, and the napkin is adhering. Keep going until the napkin is fully adhered, including the edges.
Let the hanger cool after ironing. Use an emery board to gently sand away the excess napkin. Sanding at an angle works very well. Continue until all the extra napkin is removed.
Use the hot glue to attach the trim around the hanger. I like to start at the bottom. Work your way around and stop at the end, trimming with scissors.
Attach any embellishments you like to the door hangers – I used wood letters on one and then felt to cut a bomb pop shape to put on the front of the other. Use the ruler to make sure you're gluing evenly. Let set before displaying.

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: