If you love decorating your door for football season, you’re going to love this project from Tammy! In this tutorial, she’s showing how to create a bold and playful football door hanger using a mix of fun ribbons, greenery, and a DecoExchange base. It’s beginner-friendly, quick to make, and perfect for showing your team spirit.
Supplies You’ll Need
All door hangers used are solely from and made by DecoExchange.
Door Hangers
Ribbons
- 2.5″ Gingham Ribbon
- 2.5″ Football Ribbon
- 2.5″ Polka Dot Black and White Ribbon
- 1.5″ Yellow and White Polka Dot Ribbon
- 1.5″ Ric Rac Red and Gold Ribbon
Greenery
- Pepper Bushes from Hobby Lobby
Other Tools
- Scissors
- Pipe Cleaners or Floral Wire
- Stapler or Hot Glue (for securing ribbons/greenery)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Start with the Door Hanger Base
Place your football door hanger on your workspace. Make sure it’s clean and ready for decorations.
2. Layer Your Greenery
Take your pepper bushes from Hobby Lobby and fluff them out to give them a fuller shape.
Secure them in place on your door hanger base, either with hot glue or staples, creating a foundation for your bow.
3. Create the Bow
Tammy’s bow features a mix of ribbons for a fun, layered look:
- Start with the 2.5″ ribbons for your base loops (gingham, football print, and polka dot).
- Add pops of the 1.5″ ribbons (yellow polka dot and red/gold ric rac) for contrast and texture.
- Use 2–3 loops per ribbon size, stacking them to create fullness.
Tie the bow together with a pipe cleaner or floral wire.
4. Attach the Bow to the Door Hanger
Position your bow just above or to the side of the football design. This placement helps balance the greenery and makes the design pop. Secure tightly so it stays in place outdoors.
5. Fluff and Adjust
Once your bow is attached, adjust the loops and tails so the ribbons fan out nicely. Trim ribbon ends at an angle or dovetail them for a polished look.
Tips from Tammy
- Use wired ribbon for easier shaping and longer-lasting bows.
- Mix patterns (like footballs and polka dots) to make the design more eye-catching.
- Keep extra pepper bushes on hand—they add fullness without overpowering the design.
Why This Project is Perfect for Craft Shows or Online Sales
Football-themed decor is always a hit in the fall! These door hangers are:
- Quick to make — perfect for batching before a market.
- Customizable — swap ribbon colors to match local team colors.
- Giftable — great for sports fans, housewarmings, or tailgate hosts.
If you sell craft kits, this is also an ideal design to package for your customers. Include the base, greenery, and ribbons so they can recreate the look at home.
Ready to try your own? Watch Tammy’s full tutorial for all her tips and tricks, and grab your football door hanger base from DecoExchange.
