Not Quite Ready for Fall Decor…

As summer began to wind down and my patriotic decorations came off the door,

I found myself searching for the perfect transition piece-

something cheerful enough for late summer, but with just a hint of fall

The Welcome sign has “fall-ish” colors while still being summer themed.

Butterfly Welcome Door Hanger

I made the door hanger using a 10″ Wood Circle*, decorative scrapbook paper,

and StyleTechCraft adhesive vinyl.

Additional Materials used:  (*affiliate links)

• 10″ Wood Circle*
• Craft Cutting Mat and Craft Knife*
• Decorative Scrapbook Paper
• StyleTechCraft Adhesive Vinyl
• Silhouette Electronic Die-Cutting Machine*
• Vinyl Craft Tools*
• StyleTechCraft Clear Transfer Tape*
• Xyron Creative Station*

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How I made the Butterfly Welcome Door Hanger:

• I used my Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to the back of the butterfly scrapbook paper.  (You can also use a liquid adhesive such as Mod Podge or a spray adhesive.  Whatever works best for you.)
• Trim around the edge of the paper using a Craft Cutting Mat and Craft Knife*.  For a smoother edge, lightly sand edges with a fine grit sanding block*.
• I cut a 3 1/2″ strip of woodgrain scrapbook paper to add to the middle of the circle.  It gives me a plain base to add my greeting.
• To make the woodgrain stand out, I used a thin border sticker on the top and bottom of the woodgrain strip.

• I cut the word “Welcome” using a Silhouette Electronic Die-Cutting Machine* and black matte vinyl from StyleTechCraft.
• I transferred the vinyl onto the front of the door hanger using transfer paper.
• I made a simple orange bow to add to the top of the door hanger.
• Drill a couple of holes in the top of the wood for hanging.
• The door hanger would look great on its own or as part of a simple wreath.

Just a heads up—I didn’t seal the paper on this door hanger, so be sure to hang it somewhere protected from the weather.

Pretty in Pink Door Hanger

I dug deep into my hoarded collection of paper for the right one

for this project.  And because I couldn’t decide which papers I liked best,

I made a second one.

These door hangers are such an easy way to add a little cheer

to your home as summer winds down.

I had a lot of fun making them, and I hope you give this project a try too!

 

 

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