Hey everybody, welcome back! Today, I’m working on a cute door decor for dachshund lovers!
But before we get into that, let’s talk about the reality of running a crafting shop—especially when it’s the busy season.
Keeping Up with Orders During Spooky Season
If you’ve got a shop, you know how hard it can be to keep up with everything. It’s spooky season right now, and everyone wants something unique. I’m currently juggling several door hanger orders, and let me tell you—it’s a lot! But I’m not complaining, because I love creating new designs, especially when I get to experiment with fun ideas.
One thing I’ve realized is that I’m officially a door hanger collector. Yup, you heard that right. My craft room is overflowing with door hangers I’ve made for myself. In fact, I’ve got about 30 or 40 just sitting here, not counting the ones I make for my customers.
Quick Tip for Managing Your Craft Supplies
Before we get into today’s project, I wanted to share a tip for those of you who, like me, are drowning in supplies.
I’ve got this thing I call the “chuck it bucket”—it’s a simple container where I toss extra bits and pieces of supplies I didn’t end up using. You know, those leftover florals, ribbons, or greenery that don’t fit into your current project? Don’t throw them away! I’ve found that these extras come in handy later for smaller projects like door hangers.
Simple and Fun Door Decor for Dachshund Lovers
Alright, let’s jump into the fun part—making a simple, yet adorable door hanger! Today, I’m working on a door hanger that’s actually for my own porch (and maybe my neighbor’s too, we’ll see). Here’s the kicker—it’s got a funny little phrase featuring my love for wiener dogs. Let’s just say, the design cracks me up every time I see it.
Step 1: Choose Your Colors and Supplies
For this door hanger, I’ve chosen a barn red color to give it a more rustic look. I’m also working with some greenery I grabbed from Hobby Lobby. I love using boxwood or eucalyptus for my projects, but lately, I’ve been obsessed with what I call my Bon Jovi bushes—these are the ones I used in my viral wreath, and I love how versatile they are.
If you’re working on your own door hangers, you can always switch up the greenery to match the season. I even considered adding a pop of yellow to this one—how pretty would that be?
Step 2: Secure Your Greenery
The trick to a well-made door hanger is securing everything in place without too much hassle. You can use either zip ties or staples for this. I personally like using staples because they hold everything down tightly, but it’s totally up to you. Zip ties are great for keeping things tidy and secure, especially if you’re dealing with thicker stems.
Pro tip: Make sure you staple everything in place before you attach your bow. This keeps everything neat and makes the final assembly much easier.
Step 3: Make a Bow
No door hanger is complete without a cute bow! Today, I’m using a simple natural burlap ribbon. I like to keep the tails around seven inches for a balanced look. When making bows for door hangers, I usually go with either a “threesie” bow (three loops) or a clover bow (four loops), depending on the size of the hanger.
A fun idea is to mix in different ribbons—like a playful polka dot pattern—to give your door hanger some extra flair. And don’t be afraid to layer ribbons for a fuller, more dynamic look.
Step 4: Secure the Bow and Fluff It
Once your bow is ready, secure it tightly (seriously, make sure it’s tight!) and attach it to your door hanger. I like to staple the bow directly onto the door hanger, but you can use glue if you prefer. After attaching, take a moment to fluff your bow and adjust the loops until it looks just right.
And there you have it! A cute and simple door hanger that’s ready to brighten up any space.
Front Door Decor for Dachshund Lovers
Equipment
- 1 Staple gun
Materials
- Dachshund Door Hanger
- 1 roll 1.5" gray ribbon paw print
- 1 roll 2.5" Natural ribbon paw print
- 1 Filler greenery
- 1 Blue willow bush
- Zip ties
- Staples
Instructions
- Select an 18-inch round door hanger as your base.
- Trim your greenery to fit the size of the door hanger. Typically, 8-10 inch stems work well.
- Use zip ties or staples to attach the greenery. Ensure stems are evenly spaced and secured tightly.
- Cut burlap or ribbon for the bow.
- For the loops, measure about 7 inches for each loop, and make three loops per side (or four for a clover bow).
- Tail length should be about 7 inches as well, no longer than three-quarters of the way up the door hanger.
- Zip tie the bow to the center of the greenery on the door hanger.
- Fluff the loops and adjust the tails so they are even.
- Double-check that all elements are secured.
- Fluff the bow and trim the tails to your desired length.
Video
Door Hangers: The Perfect Shop Filler
If you’re a wreath maker, door hangers are a great way to fill your shop with smaller, more affordable items. Craft shows can be a lot of work, and not everyone has time to make 75 wreaths. Door hangers are the perfect solution—they’re quick, cute, and they sell like hotcakes, especially around the holidays.
Final Thoughts
Crafting door hangers is such a fun and creative way to bring personality to your front porch or shop. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different designs, colors, and materials—there’s no right or wrong way to do it! And remember, crafting is supposed to be enjoyable, so don’t stress if something doesn’t go perfectly.
That’s all for now! I hope you enjoyed this quick door hanger tutorial, and I can’t wait to see what you all create. Be sure to tag me in your posts so I can check out your fabulous designs!
Until next time, happy crafting!
