For this example, we made a Fourth of July door hanger, but there are endless possibilities. One idea we really liked was a version that politely asks delivery drivers not to knock and wake up Airmen who are sleeping after night shifts.
Supply List:
- Unfinished round plaque, preferably with twine attached for hanging
- Paint colors of choice
- Foam brushes
- Tape
- Marker (we used a chisel tip marker)
Optional Supplies:
- Liquid glue
- Glitter
- Ribbon
Instructions
3. Prime the Base
Paint your unfinished plaque white. We kept this to a single coat to allow a bit of the wood grain to be seen through. If you don’t like this look, another layer of paint should do the trick. Let the paint fully dry before moving on to the next step.
2. Add Stripes or Shapes
Place tape to keep your paint lines looking sharp. We opted for stripes but use your creativity here!
3. Paint and Peel
Let the paint sit for a couple of minutes, but not totally dry, then remove the tape lines. Now, let your paint completely dry.
4. Add Your Message
Grab your chisel tip marker and write your festive message or greeting. If you have a die cutting machine like a Cricut, you could also use that.
5. Glitter Time!
With your liquid glue, draw a firework or starburst. Then comes the messy fun — grab your glitter and sprinkle on top of your glue. We opted for multiple colors per firework to add a little dimension.
6. Let it Dry
Let your glue dry completely before displaying your door hanger, or those fireworks will start to droop.
Make your own and share it with us on social — we’d love to see what you create!