Create the Cutest Hello Fall Fox Door Hanger with Layered Stencils

DIY Hello Fall Fox Door Hanger with Layered Stencils

There's something special about decorating for fall, especially when you can create a custom piece that's full of warmth and personality. In this project, Essential Stencil Ambassador Tammy Muto of Cheers to Creativity transforms a simple 16" wood round into an adorable fox door hanger using layered stencils, rich autumn colors, and a few easy painting techniques that add beautiful depth and texture.

One of the best parts of this project is that the stencil does all the hard work of creating the design, while a few simple blending techniques give your fox a soft, realistic finish.

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• Materials
• Step-by-Step Instructions
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Materials

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Create a Layered Fall Background

Paint the wood round with Forest Green using a household sponge. While the paint is still damp, dab on Evergreen, Champagne Gold, and small touches of Black Green. Blend lightly with the sponge to create subtle variation and depth.

Don't overblend. Leaving small areas of each color visible creates a rich, dimensional background.

2. Smooth the Surface

After the paint has dried completely, lightly sand the surface to remove any raised wood grain or rough spots before stenciling.

3. Stencil the Base Fox Layer

Center the first fox stencil layer. Fill with Burnt Umber, then add Burnt Sienna before removing the stencil.

4. Add Realistic Fur Texture

Using a wisp (rake) brush, pull small strokes outward around the edges and throughout the fox to create a soft, furry appearance.

This extra step gives the stencil a beautiful hand-painted look.

5. Add the Second Fox Layer

Align the second stencil layer carefully. Fill the face and ears with White and the remaining sections with Coco.

6. Blend More Fur Details

Use the wisp brush again to feather the White around the face and ears. Blend Coco and Burnt Sienna together throughout the body and tail for extra realism.

7. Finish the Fox Details

Once dry, position the final stencil layer and apply the darkest brown to define the eyes, ears, nose, and tail.

8. Add the Hello Fall Greeting

Stencil the "Hello Fall" greeting at the top of the board. Paint the acorn bodies with Coco and the caps with Dark Brown.

Lighten the word "Hello" using a custom light green mixture while painting "Fall" with Coco and Burnt Sienna for a warm autumn finish.

9. Paint the Fall Leaves

Reuse the first stencil layer to paint the leaves with metallic Espresso, Gold, Orange, Light Green, Bright Red, Purple, and Teal for a colorful fall display.

Finished Project

Your Hello Fall Fox Door Hanger is ready to welcome the season with rich colors, layered details, and a hand-painted appearance that's surprisingly easy to achieve using layered stencils.

Helpful Tips

This project was demonstrated by Tammy Muto of Cheers to Creativity, one of our talented Essential Stencil Brand Ambassadors, who loves adding hand-painted details that elevate every stencil project.

Ready to create your own? Grab the Hello Fall Fox Door Hanger Stencil and your favorite stencil brushes to start crafting your own fall masterpiece!

Watch the Full Video Tutorial

Want to see every step in action? Follow along with Essential Stencil Brand Ambassador Tammy Muto of Cheers to Creativity as she creates this adorable Hello Fall Fox Door Hanger from start to finish.

Prefer watching on YouTube? Click here to watch the full tutorial.