How to Make a Baseball Door Hanger

This blog post will show you how to make a baseball door hanger using some simple materials. You’ll need a piece of wood, a baseball, and some paint.

Introduction

Welcome to the world of baseball door hangers! In this guide, we will show you how to make a baseball door hanger step by step. This project is perfect for any baseball fan and makes a great gift for any occasion!

What You’ll Need:
-1/4 yard red felt
-1/4 yard white felt
-1/4 yard black felt
-Scissors
-Ruler or measuring tape
-Pen or pencil
-Iron and ironing board
-(optional) sewing machine and thread

Materials

-One wooden baseball cut out
– One piece of 12 inch by 12 inch scrapbook paper
– Mod Podge
– Scissors
– Ribbon
– Paintbrush

Step One

To make a baseball door hanger, you will need:

-One piece of cardboard, cut into a rectangle or circular shape
-(If using a rectangle, you will also need a paper or styrofoam ball)
– yarn or string
-A pencil
-Scissors
-A hole punch
-Ribbon or twine

Instructions:

1. Using your pencil, trace the shape of a baseball onto your piece of cardboard. If you are using a rectangle, you can trace around a paper or styrofoam ball.
2. Cut out the shape of the baseball.
3. Poke a hole in the top of the baseball with your scissors. This will be where you thread the ribbon or twine through.
4. Cut a length of ribbon or twine and thread it through the hole in the top of the baseball. Tie it in a knot to secure it.
5. Hang your baseball door hanger on your door!

Step Two

Now that the design is complete, it’s time to begin construction. For this project you will need a medium-sized piece of wood, a jigsaw, wood glue, clamps, sandpaper, paint, and a door hanger.

Start by cutting out the base of the door hanger using the jigsaw. Cut along the lines you traced in step one. Once the base is cut out, sand any rough edges.

Next, glue the two halves of the baseball together. Clamp them in place and allow them to dry completely.

Once the baseball is dry, glue it to the center of the door hanger base. Allow it to dry completely.

Finally, paint your door hanger any color you like. Allow it to dry completely before hanging it on your door.

Step Three

Now that you have all of your materials, it’s time to get started on your baseball door hanger!

1. Trace a half-circle onto the piece of cardstock. This will be the top portion of your door hanger.

2. Cut out the half-circle.

3. Measure and mark two points on the bottom edge of the half-circle, about an inch apart.

4. Cut a slit from each of those marks to the center of the half-circle.

5. Fold the top portion of the door hanger down so that it’s slightly cupped. This will make it look more like a baseball.

6. Decorate the door hanger as desired. Here are some ideas:
-Paint it with red and white stripes like a baseball
-Wrap it in brown construction paper to look like a leather baseball
-Decorate it with Cut out photos of famous players or your favorite team’s logo
7. Hang your door hanger on your bedroom door or on a wall in your room!

Step Four

Now that the design is complete, it’s time for the fun part: construction! Gather your supplies- a saw, some wood glue, a hammer, and some nails. Cut your door hanger to the desired shape out of the plywood. Once the door hanger is cut to shape, glue on the paper design. Let it dry completely. Once it is dry, apply a few coats of clear varnish or mod podge to preserve the design. Hammer a few nails into the top of the door hanger so you can easily hang it on a door knob!

Step Five

Now that the design is complete, it’s time to start on the construction of the door hanger. This will require some basic carpentry skills and tools.

Start by cutting a piece of 1/2″ plywood to the dimensions of the door hanger. Then, use a router to cut a groove around the outside edge of the plywood. This groove will be used to insert the baseballs.

Next, use a drill to create holes for the dowels that will be used to support the baseballs. These holes should be spaced evenly across the width of the door hanger.

Once all of the holes have been drilled, insert dowels into each hole. Then, cut baseballs in half and insert them onto the dowels. Make sure that the baseballs are inserted snugly so that they will stay in place when hung on the door.

Finally, use screws or nails to attach a hook to the back of the door hanger so that it can be hung on a door knob or hook.

Step Six

Now that you have all of your supplies, it’s time to start creating! Begin by cutting a semi-circle out of the top front of the door hanger. This will be the “top” of the baseball. Then, use a utility knife or box cutter to score a line about an inch from the bottom of the door hanger. This will be the “seam” of the baseball.

Step Seven

Now that the handle is complete, all that’s left to do is to add the finishing touches. You can do this by painting the door hanger with your child’s favorite colors. Once the paint is dry, you can add any final details, such as a name or team logo.

Conclusion

Well there you have it! You now know how to make a baseball door hanger using a few simple supplies. This project is perfect for the baseball fan in your life, or for anyone who loves crafting with felt. These door hangers are sure to brighten up any space, and they make great gifts too. Thanks for crafting along with us!