This DIY Star Door Decor looks so fabulous and patriotic even without the traditional colors of the Fourth of July!
More than 30 Fabulous Patriotic projects will be shared on some of the most awesome blogs around. I can’t wait to see all of the inspirational projects and hope YOU will find some inspiration as well.
I am one lucky girl to be joining these awesomely creative ladies to take a crack at creating patriotic projects or recipes without using the traditional red, white and blue color scheme!
Wait. What?
No red, white, or blue? How in the world do I do that?
Talk about a challenge! It’s a good thing I’ve been dying to create some painted wooden shapes for my front door.
Of course, before the DIY Star Door Decor project could get started I had to get a big star. That meant I needed help with cutting wood. That meant power tools. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. {Click here} to see my complete disclosure policy.
At the mention of me using his power tools, Honey decided he better get involved. I’m so sneaky like that!
DIY Star Door Hanger: Supplies
- large sheet of pressboard
- large star template
Dremel Tool– totally didn’t work!- Jig Saw
- white spray paint
- acrylic craft paint
- chevron, burlap ribbon
Honey first thought one of the attachments for his new Dremel tool would make quick work with cutting the pressboard {leftover from the kitchen hutch transformation}.
But the Dremel made an awful noise, smoked like crazy and smelled as if it would burst into flames at any minute. If we had the correct attachment it probably would have worked like a charm. 🙂
Anywho… Honey busted out the jig saw and we were in business! Make sure to follow all manual instructions and wear proper safety gear when working with power tools.
Honey is the best handyman a DIY blogger could ask for! With his help I got this lovely DIY star. It was drawn by me and measures approximately 27″ high by 20″ across.
The background of the entire piece needed to be white so I gave it a coat of glossy white spray paint.
Then came the fun part! Simple hand drawn star shapes were traced on the top. See my little paper stencil? The bottom of the shape was covered with alternating thick and thin stripes in grey and white.
Details will always make any painting project stand out. Here’s the acrylic paint colors I used and how I used them on the DIY Star Door Decor.
- White – highlights to star’s centers and polka dots
- Lemon Yellow – inside of stars
- Yellow Medium – base color of stars
- Yellow Ochre – outline of stars
- Warm Grey – highlights on grey stripes
- Medium Grey – base color of stripes
- Black – border along outside of shape and along the top of grey stripe
To make the star shape stand out, I outlined the entire piece with black then added white polka dots along the edges.
A pencil eraser worked the best for me but search for your own dot maker tool. You might discover a q-tip or the end of a paintbrush works for you. And ummm, do yourself a favor and don’t paint directly on your granite countertops. What was I thinking?
A simple burlap ribbon bow is the perfect finishing touch. The black chevron ties in all the black.
I just love having something fun on the front door. My Star Spangler Door Decor looks awesome against the red!
I hope you have been inspired by this super fun and simple DIY Star Door Decor! It is perfect for celebrating Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Summer!
Now, before you head out, be sure to check out the AMAZING projects that were shared.
1. USA Map by Paper & Fox
2. Let Freedom Ring Gold Art by Life on Virginia Street
3. Wood Shim Flag by Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body
4. Corrugated Metal Star Art by Addicted 2 DIY
5. Neutral Nautical Pallet Flag by Southern State of Mind
- USA String Art by Sypsie Designs
- Lady Liberty Art by Delineate Your Dwelling
- Planked American Flag by Maison de Pax
- Fireworks Drink Stirrers by Homey Oh My!
- Mounted Declaration of Independence by Everyday Enchanting
- Land of the Free Because of the Brave Printable by Black and White Obsession
- Fireworks Table Runner by One Krieger Chick
- Chalkboard Bunting by The Dolen Diaries
- Vintage USA Framed Art by Made to Be a Momma
- Let Freedom Ring Utensil Caddy by Tiny Sidekick
- Wood Slice Canadiana Coasters
Your comments totally make my day! They give me huge motivation to keep creating and having fun with my 3 Little Greenwoods! 
I link up with these fun parties!
This turned out so cute Ashley! I love that it’s still colorful…um yeah, about those counters… 😉
Have a great weekend!
Cindy
I know, right?! What was I thinking painting on my counters? Maybe it was because I was trying to finish up before Tootsie woke up from her afternoon nap. 😉
~ Ashley
Love it Ashley! That ribbon pulls it all together so perfectly!
Thanks so much, Sweet Friend! You know… you need your own blog!
~ Ashley
I just LOVE your ideas! Especially the Sofia the first party on a budget:) Would u please send me the sofia the first invitation document? Thank so much:)
Thanks so much for being a follower. I’m so excited you have found Sofia Birthday Party inspiration! Check your email!
~ Ashley
Oh my this is soooo cute! I love it! and I love the non traditional colors too! Love when we can get our hubbers involved!
Honey’s eyes got all buggy when I told him I was pulling out the power tools! I knew he would help out. 😉
~ Ashley
I love your star. I think it doesn’t always have to be the “right” colors. Yours is so whimsy. Great idea.
Bev
So happy you like it! This was one of those project that turned out way better than I thought it would!
~ Ashley
It looks AMAZING on your red door! Beautifully done, Ashley!
Hey Amy! Thanks so much! I just knew I painted that door red for something. 😉
~ Ashley
I LOVE THAT STAR!!! You’ve got me wanting to make one now for my front door!
Thanks so much! It really was a super easy project. Well, it was simple after Honey got involved and cut the star out for me. 😉
~ Ashley
Ok, now this is the third post of yours that I am commenting on and I feel a bit like I’m stalking you! lol
I like the star – its a variation on the traditional choices.
Kelly
Ha! Stalk and comment and pin and google+ away! 😉
~ Ashley
Super cute start! And I love the colors!
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Thanks so much, T’Onna!
~ Ashley
Such a cute idea Ashley! I am loving all the projects from this challenge!
Thanks Melissa! It has been so fun to see everyone’s takes on the nontraditional colors.
~ Ashley
I love your unique star Ashley! Very creative and non traditional. Thank you for sharing your lovely creation!
Thanks so much! So happy you love it!
~ Ashley
How cute! Love the paint job! Thanks so much for linking up last week at Creative Spark Link Party! Hope you stop by again today! http://bit.ly/1vvIGjo
Thanks so much!
~ Ashley
Love this! It definitely looks store-bought, not handmade. My projects always end up looking very DIY rather than beautiful. Great job. I’d be thrilled if you’d link up at this week’s Off the Hook!
Thanks so much for the invite to your fun party! So happy you like my Star Decor!
~ Ashley
Awww, this is so cute! Thank you! Stopping by from the pintabulous pinning party through Sight and Sound Reading. Thanks for linking up!
Thanks for the fun party!
~ Ashley
Love the star and the giant ribbon. Thanks for sharing at our Motivational Monday party! Be sure to stop by again tomorrow to link up another post.
Thanks so much for your sweet comment. My star looks great on my red front door and it’s a fun way to celebrate the Fourth!
~ Ashley
what a bunch of great ideas to branch out from the norm! Love your fun star!