15 DIY Pumpkin Door Hangers
Door hangers are such a fun way to welcome guests and show off your fall spirit! There’s something so satisfying about making your own seasonal decorations, and pumpkin door hangers are perfect because they’re not too complicated but still look absolutely adorable hanging on your front door.
Plus, you can customize them to match your style and use supplies you probably already have around the house. These projects are great for crafting with kids or just spending a cozy afternoon getting creative for autumn.
1. Painted Wooden Pumpkin Hanger
This is such a classic and versatile project that you can personalize however you want! Start with a wooden pumpkin cutout from the craft store and paint it in your favorite fall colors. You can go traditional with orange, or try something different like sage green, cream, or even a beautiful burgundy.
Add some texture with dry brushing techniques, or keep it simple with solid colors. Once it’s dry, attach a pretty ribbon or twine for hanging. You can even add a sweet saying like “Welcome” or “Happy Fall” with vinyl letters or hand-painting.
2. Scarecrow Pumpkin Hanger
How cute is this idea! Create a friendly scarecrow face on your pumpkin hanger using felt, burlap, or even just paint. Give him a big smile, rosy cheeks, and a straw hat made from felt or real raffia.
You can add some stitched details to make him look more rustic, or glue on some actual straw pieces around the edges for texture. The key is making him look cheerful and welcoming. This is perfect if you want something that’s clearly fall-themed but not too spooky for the little ones.
3. Pumpkin Stack Welcome Hanger
This one gives you more visual interest by using multiple pumpkin shapes! Cut out wooden in pumpkin stack shape or buy wooden pumpkins in different sizes and stack them on top of each other, securing them with wood glue. Paint each one in coordinating but different shades – maybe a light orange, deeper orange, and cream.
Add a “Welcome” sign across the middle pumpkin or attach it separately. The stacked design creates such nice dimension and makes your door hanger really stand out from the typical single pumpkin designs.
4. Embroidered Pumpkin Hanger
If you love needlework, this is such a beautiful way to combine embroidery with fall decorating! Use a wooden or fabric pumpkin base and add embroidered details like vines, leaves, or even a sweet autumn saying. You can do simple running stitches for a rustic look, or get fancy with French knots and satin stitches.
The handmade embroidery adds such a personal, heirloom quality that you just can’t get with store-bought decorations. Choose embroidery floss in rich fall colors like burnt orange, deep red, and golden yellow.
5. Mason Jar Lid Pumpkin Door Hanger
This is such a clever way to repurpose those mason jar lids! Arrange several lids in a pumpkin shape and secure them together with strong adhesive or wire. Paint them in fall colors, or leave them natural for a more rustic look.
You can add a stem made from twine or a small piece of wood. The circular shapes create interesting texture, and it’s a great way to use up those extra lids that always seem to accumulate. Plus, it’s practically free to make if you already have the supplies!
6. Buffalo Check Pumpkin Hanger Using Beads
Buffalo check is so popular for fall decorating, and this beaded version is absolutely adorable! String wooden beads in alternating colors to create that classic plaid pattern on a wire pumpkin base. Use black, grey and cream beads, or try red and black for a more traditional buffalo check look.
The beads add wonderful texture and dimension, and the process is actually quite relaxing and meditative. You can hot glue the beaded rows directly onto the pumpkin or attach them to wire first for easier handling.
7. Rustic Hand Stitched Jack-o-Lantern Hanger
This gives you that homespun, primitive look that’s so charming! Cut your pumpkin shape from burlap, felt, or canvas and hand-stitch around the edges with visible running stitches. Create a simple jack-o-lantern face with more hand-stitching or simply paint it.
The imperfect, handmade look is exactly what makes this style so appealing. Use contrasting thread colors so the stitching really shows up, and don’t worry about making it perfect – the wonky, rustic charm is part of the appeal.
8. Light-Up Pumpkin Door Hanger
Add some magical glow to your door with battery-operated lights! Cut out a wooden pumpkin and drill holes for string lights to poke through, or create a design with the lights themselves. Battery-operated fairy lights are perfect because they’re safe and long-lasting.
You can outline the pumpkin shape with lights, create a jack-o-lantern face, or just add a warm glow behind a translucent material. This looks especially gorgeous in the evening and really makes your door stand out in the neighborhood.
9. Colour Theme Pumpkin Hanger with Ribbons
Choose a color scheme and go all out with ribbons and fabric! Maybe you want all neutrals like cream, beige, and soft pink, or perhaps you prefer jewel tones like deep purple, burgundy, and gold. Cover your wooden pumpkin base with fabric, then layer on ribbons in your chosen colors.
Add bows, streamers, or woven ribbon patterns for extra texture and movement. The flowing ribbons create such beautiful motion when there’s a breeze, and you can coordinate perfectly with your other fall decorations.
10. Pumpkin Patch Wreath Hanger with Mini Pumpkins
This combines the classic wreath idea with pumpkin charm! Start with a grapevine or wire wreath base and attach mini pumpkins all around it using hot glue or wire. Fill in the gaps with fall foliage, berries, or small flowers.
You can use real mini pumpkins if you don’t mind replacing them eventually, or invest in high-quality artificial ones that will last for years. The circular wreath shape is so classic and welcoming, and the mini pumpkins add that perfect fall touch.
11. Mini Pumpkin and Beads Hanger
This creates such beautiful texture and interest! String large wooden beads and mini pumpkins (real or artificial) onto strong wire or cord in a pumpkin or circular shape. The combination of smooth beads and textured pumpkins is so visually appealing, and you can choose beads in complementary fall colors.
This technique works especially well if you like that boho or eclectic decorating style. The varying sizes and textures create movement and catch the light beautifully.
12. Macramé Pumpkin Hanger
If you’re into macramé, this is such a gorgeous way to incorporate that skill into fall decorating! Create a macramé pumpkin using natural cotton cord, working in traditional macramé knots to form the pumpkin shape.
You can stuff it lightly to give it dimension, or leave it flat for a more modern look. Add a macramé stem and maybe some trailing cords for extra movement. The natural fiber and handmade texture fit so perfectly with fall’s cozy, organic feeling.
13. Stained Glass–Style Pumpkin Hanger
This technique creates such a beautiful, artistic look! Use clear contact paper or transparent sheets and paint using gel glass colors or layer tissue paper in fall colors to create a stained glass effect. Cut your pumpkin shape and arrange the colored “glass” pieces in patterns or designs.
When light shines through it, the colors are absolutely gorgeous. You can create geometric patterns, nature designs, or even spell out words. It’s like having a piece of art on your door that changes throughout the day as the light shifts.
14. Wooden Truck with Pumpkins Hanger
This farmhouse-style hanger is so charming and tells a little story! Cut or buy a wooden truck silhouette and paint it in vintage colors like sage green or weathered blue. Then load the truck bed with mini pumpkins, either glued on or attached with small shelves.
You can add details like headlights, a license plate with a fun saying, or even a little scarecrow driver. The truck theme is so perfect for that country, harvest feeling that everyone loves in fall.
15. Pumpkin Vase Door Hanger
This functional hanger actually holds real or artificial flowers! Create a pumpkin-shaped pocket using a foam pumpkin base. Fill it with fall flowers like mums, sunflowers, or colorful leaves and branches.
The combination of the pumpkin shape and fresh flowers is so beautiful and welcoming. If you use a waterproof liner, you can even use real flowers and change them out throughout the season. It’s like having a mini garden right on your front door!