FAO rainmac r.e. door hangers

rainmac

waddy80 wrote: »

Hi!

Can anyone give me an idiots guide to a door hanger? Going to attempt my first this week, but want some tips on how to make it look good. Few questions:

What do you use to stick the paper down with?
How do you cut the paper so it will fit properly?
Anything else I should know?

I used MDF hangers (bought mine on ebay), scrapbooking 12x12 paper, a craft knife and mat, Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive (liquid glue).

I stuck the paper to one side of the hanger and then cut round it. The repeated on the other side. You need a craft knife to get as neat a finish as possible round the edges.

You can always cover minor nicks or tears with an embellishment.

Does that help? Please shout if you have more questions

waddy80

Thanks, that really helps.

I making one as part of a 'secret bride' thing I'm in on the wedding forum I use. (think secret santa with weddings!)

It's going to be a do not disturb sign!

mary-op

Minds gone blank.................I've got a door hanger I covered in dark turquoise paper last year and didn't use it........want to use it for sons partner as she's started working nights now so needs some 'Mum time' and I'm mind boggled about what embelishments to put on it. Have to be careful otherwise two year old grandson will take them off and eat them:eek:
Any ideas ? Her birthdays in September and I'll done her shoe box apart from this.

RustyFlange

Bumpety bump!!

I found 3 door hangers and decided I would re make one each for the children. I need to use 12x12 paper on them as they are taller than 8 inches high which kind of screwed up my original idea!!

So, I guess what I am asking is what could I decorate them with? I have some plain ish papers in both boy and girl tones but need to think about decoration!! I thought about stamping an image but I really don't see it lasting on a door hanger!!

Can anyone give me any good suggestions? DD is nearly 3 and DS is not far off 8.

craftgirl1960

Thanks to the A-Z I came across the Door hangers and I have managed to make one which looks pretty good! I'm so pleased! I've not decorated yet I don't want to ruin it so I shall take my time in picking what embelishments to use! I will post a pic once finished.

andymandy

RustyFlange wrote: »

Bumpety bump!!

I found 3 door hangers and decided I would re make one each for the children. I need to use 12x12 paper on them as they are taller than 8 inches high which kind of screwed up my original idea!!

So, I guess what I am asking is what could I decorate them with? I have some plain ish papers in both boy and girl tones but need to think about decoration!! I thought about stamping an image but I really don't see it lasting on a door hanger!!

Can anyone give me any good suggestions? DD is nearly 3 and DS is not far off 8.

I bought some 3d stickers from home bargains which had animals on and used them on my grandaughters hangers ,so far they have stayed on and not fallen off . They also had letters but depending on the childs name you may have to buy a few packs

craftgirl1960

Well I have finished my first door hanger, I've posted a pic on my blog if anyone wants a look x

mary-op

Rusty -thanks for bumping this thread up..........wondered if anyone was doing any this year.

craftgirl -your hanger looks lovely................:T

I'll have to work out who I've made them for before ..........bound to be a few that haven't got one.

RustyFlange

Forgot I had bumped this up, maybe because there had been no replies or I had missed them lol

Andymandy - Thanks, I have those stickers and also the alphabet ones not really any good for my children though

DD has a pink peppa pig room and DS is having his decorated into Star wars so will have to have another think!

pointofnoreturn

Bumped!!

Finally got around to making a few doorhangers for Christmas presents!! I bought the hangers themselves in the US when I was there along with the wooden toppers. I'm pleased with how they turned out!!

Here they are:



Will be making some more of these!!!!