How to make a festive Christmas door hanging decoration

Finished festive door hanger decoration

Fancy getting a bit creative? Why not try your hand at making this festive Christmas decoration to hang on your door.

The decoration has been created by Tracy Rowbottom, a designer at Country Baskets, and is simple and easy to make.

Ingredients

You will need the following items, all of which can be purchased from Country Baskets:

* Two small candle rings

* Two large candle rings

* Rope

* Wire

* Ribbon

How to make your door hanger

Step 1. Take two small floral candle rings and wire them together, back to back:

How to make a festive Christmas door decoration

How to make a festive Christmas door decoration

Step 2. Tie a long piece of rope or cord to the top, to create a handle. Make a ribbon band around the centre and tie into a bow on the top to hide your mechanics:

How to make a festive Christmas door decoration

How to make a festive Christmas door decoration

Step 3.

Repeat the process using two large decorative candle rings. Next take one small floral candle ring and tie a rope hanger and bow on top:

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Step 4.

Cut three pieces of ribbon, approximately 10cms, and secure one to the top of each Christmas decoration with the rope hanger:

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Step 5.

Lay all your components out on the table, starting with the smallest on the bottom and finishing with the largest on top. When you are happy with your placements, tie a knot firmly on the top:

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Step 6.

Tie a rope loop and make a bow to secure on the loop. To finish, tie the bow and rope loop to the top of the hanger and cut off any loose ends:

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Step 7.

Vila, you should end up with a finished door hanging decoration that looks something like this:

Finished festive door hanger decoration

With thanks to Country Baskets for the step-by-step guide and images.

 

 

 

 

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