Learn how to make a patriotic door hanger that will compliment your red, white and blue home décor this summer.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you’ve been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

**This post contains affiliate links.  If you click on a link and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission from the sale – at NO cost to you!  I only recommend products that I love & want to be sure you can find them all super easy!**

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Supplies you’ll need to make a patriotic door hanger:

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

This project started with a 16″ round door hanger.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Begin by taping off the area that you want to paint blue.  Then apply the paint and let dry.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Once the blue is dry, re-apply the tape and paint the other portion white.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Once the white is dry, apply tape to create the stripes.  Then paint every other stripe red.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Remove the tape and let everything dry.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Once the paint is dry, apply a thin layer of Tobacco Road Voodoo Gel stain to the entire piece.  This will give it a more rustic or worn look.  It will also mute the colors.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Next, use a foam brush and the same Tobacco Road gel stain to add a distressed look to the edges of the piece.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

After all of the distressing has been added, let dry completely before applying the Bandana pattern transfer.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Center the transfer over the surface and apply a thin layer of the white Chalkology Paste to the entire area.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Be sure to remove any excess paste and then remove the transfer.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

This is what the project will look like.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Now it’s time to paint the stars.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Begin by painting them both white.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Then, add the distressing details.  Distress the entire surface of the bigger (bottom) star and only distress the edges on the smaller (top) star.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Use the same Tobacco Road gel stain and foam brush for this process.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Once the stars are dry, glue them onto the round surface.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

At this point, it’s best to add a spray seal, especially if it will be displayed outdoors.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Also, feel free to add a word, bow or other details to make it your own.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

You can see below how the door hanger looks with a patriotic bow added to the top.

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Isn’t it the perfect way to celebrate summer!

Adding something as simple as a patriotic door hanger to your home this summer is sure to bring that extra bit of wow you've been looking for.  Today, I have a fun and easy door hanger idea that will totally do the job.  Let me show you how to recreate the look!

Want more fun and easy DIY home decor ideas??  Find me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!  Also – be sure to share your finished projects with me by tagging @rusticorchardhome on Facebook and @rustic_orchard_home on Instagram!

If you liked this post, you may also enjoy:

Wordpress Social Share Plugin powered by Ultimatelysocial

Get a FREE Tutorial Today!

Join our Newsletter to receive your free Staging Tips & Tricks tutorial!

You have Successfully Subscribed!