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Oh how I am loving these cool fall breezes! Today is going to be a fun day because I'm teaming up with Home Depot and my amazing host Kelly from Live Laugh Rowe for this month's DIH Project, Seasonal Character Door Hangers. Have you signed up yet? It's this Thursday and you won't want to miss it! Today's so exciting because I get to share my version of this adorable project! I wanted so bad to do something Christmas-y but I remained strong guys! Our side door needed some dressing up and it got a new Rustic Pumpkin Door Hanger!

I know, he's just too cute right? I love him and all his shaggy hair. But really. Let's talk about this door hanger! It's a super quick project to make if you want to spruce up the outside of your home. I did it in one day! Let's Do This!
Supplies:
- (1) 1x6x8 tongue and groove board
- Scrap piece of 1x2
- (2) Paint Sticks
- Ryobi 18 Gauge Finish Nailer with ⅝" nails
- Ryobi Jig Saw
- Wood Glue
- Wood Stain (I mixed Weathered Oak and Special Walnut)
- White Wax
- Lint Free Rags (for applying stain)
- Eye Screw (size depends on chosen rope)
- Rope or twine
How to Build a Rustic Pumpkin Door Hanger
Step 1. Cut your 1x6x8 tongue and groove board into (5) 18" pieces and assemble them using wood glue on a flat surface. I also attached a scrap piece of 1x2 and nailed it into each board for a stronger construction, and to hold it tightly together while the glue dries.
Step 2. Once the glue has had some time to dry, trace out a pumpkin shape on the back of your board. I just free handed it for a more rustic, imperfect look.
Step 3. Using a Ryobi Jig Saw, cut out your pumpkin.
Step 4. For the stem I used two paint sticks. I cut off an amount that was proportionate to the size of my pumpkin. Next I attached one side to the front of the pumpkin with the nail gun. Then I attached a scrap piece of 1x2 as a spacer. (Nail through the paint stick into the scrap wood)
Step 5. Attach the other side of your stem using the nail gun.
Step 6. Stain your pumpkin. I used a mixture of Minwax's Weathered Gray and Special Walnut, applied with a lint free rag.
Step 7. Apply a White Wax to seal the pumpkin. This gives it kind of a washed out look.
Step 8. Stain the stem. I did two coats of the same mixture I used on the pumpkin.
Step 9. Insert Eye Hooks into the top of the pumpkin. I just screwed them in using my hands. Plus this doubles as finger exercise... burn those calories!!
Step 10. Add your twine or rope to your Pumpkin Door Hanger and hang it on your door for all the world to see!
I added a few leaves from the ground and picked a succulent from the front landscaping to decorate the stem. Nothing fancy, just stuck them up there. I also used a piece of chalk to write on the pumpkin door hanger. I didn't add any special chalkboard coatings either... it doesn't work as well, but it gets the job done!
But really... can we talk about how cute Emmet is? He decided to give me a model pose and go for the profile shot! This is his good side after all! ; )
Oh and did I mention my dog talks?
He wants EVERYONE to sign up for the Seasonal Character DIH Workshop so all other pets can sit at their front doors and look as cute as he does! He's kinda arrogant ; ) But I mean really.. when you're that good lookin who can blame him?!
The DIH (Do-It-Herself) Workshops are designed to provide a mix of associate led instruction, demonstration, and some hands-on learning. I get so many women who email and comment every month saying how afraid they are to begin working with tools and wood. This is such a fantastic opportunity to dip your toes into the world of woodworking surrounded by your peers and professionals!
There are three types of Workshops offered – Do-It-Yourself (DIY), Do-It-Herself (DIH) and Kids. Customers can learn how to build décor projects, how to make easy home repairs and how to operate tools through demonstrations and step-by-step instructions. There is something for everyone!
We Hope to see you there!!
Check out some of the other fabulous projects that teamed up with our amazing host, Kelly
Refresh Restyle | Live Laugh Rowe | Tidbits
And then here are all the other amazing participants!!
The Creative Mom | My Love 2 Create | Sweet Charli
Domestically Speaking | Lovely Etc | Redhead Can Decorate
Yesterday on Tuesday | Elizabeth Joan Design
Our Vintage Nest | All Things Thrifty | Our Thrifty Ideas | The Crafted Sparrow
(and Emmet)
Kami @ Sweet Charli
This is so cute, I love what you've done with it! And your dog is bomb! 🙂
Kami @ Sweet Charli
This is so cute, I love what you've done with it! And your dog is bomb! 🙂
Amy
Your porch is super festive!! Love it!
Amy
Your porch is super festive!! Love it!
Natalie Dalpias
So cute. And that dog!!!
Natalie Dalpias
So cute. And that dog!!!
Vanessa
What a fun idea for a door hanger. Love it
Vanessa
What a fun idea for a door hanger. Love it
Randi
Cute door hanger and adorable pup!
Randi
Cute door hanger and adorable pup!
Summer
That pumpkin is just adorable!! Great job! xoxo
Summer
That pumpkin is just adorable!! Great job! xoxo
Erin
So cute and your porch looks great!!
Erin
So cute and your porch looks great!!
Laura at The Turquoise Home
Love what you did with this door hanger! Neutral and Rustic = Adorable!
Laura at The Turquoise Home
Love what you did with this door hanger! Neutral and Rustic = Adorable!
Steffi kerpan
This looks so cute on your door! LOVE it 🙂
Steffi kerpan
This looks so cute on your door! LOVE it 🙂
Ivory
Gorgeous, I love it!
Silvia @ Garden Design Stockport
What a sweet doggy! And your ideas is classy and chic!
Ashley
Thank you!!
Carlos Filipe
This DIY Door Hanger looks great! Thanks for sharing this tutorial.
Emily
I love your door hanger and your pup... and your whole porch! This is such a great alternative to a wreath. Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week. I'll be featuring your pumpkin door hanger at our upcoming party. I hope you'll stop by and link up again!
Bright
I love your dog!!!!!!! He really does steal the show.. I'm pinning this purely so I can visit it again. I have a cockapoo and yorkiepoo so I have 2 dogs that look exactly the same only much much smaller....
Your porch and wood project is nice too. But I'll pin or repost this pooch anytime I see him! That is true love!
Shea | The Fogue Abode
This is such a cute idea. Thanks for playing along with Funtastic Friday.
lisa
wonder garage! one could live in it. i don’t know of any garage that has such a fancy floor!
thanks for the ideas. i have started something like this (not as pretty) but it does get things organized!Doors
memozi liza
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