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DIY Fall Welcome Door Hanger | Easy Stenciled Front Porch Decor

Featuring Cindy Berry

DIY Fall Welcome Door Hanger with the Oak & Acorn Stencil

Nothing says fall quite like warm autumn colors, beautiful leaves, and a welcoming front door! In this tutorial, Cindy Berry of Berryjam Crafts show you how to create a stunning fall welcome door hanger using the Oak & Acorn Welcome Door Hanger Stencil paired with the Welcome Autumn Stencil Set. The layered fall colors and added sentiment make this project perfect for welcoming family and friends all season long.

Materials

Oak & Acorn Welcome Door Hanger Stencil
Welcome Autumn Stencil Set
Mini Stencil Brush Set (4pc)
18" Round Wood Blank
Minwax Transparent Stain
Golden Straw Paint
Jack O'Lantern (Apple Barrel)
Burnt Orange Paint
Tuscan Red Paint
Territorial Beige Paint
Red Craft Paint
Dome Brush
Heat Tool (optional)

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1: Prepare Your Wood Round

Start with an 18-inch round wooden board that has been stained with Minwax Transparent Stain. Make sure the stain has completely dried before beginning your project.

Prepare wood round

Step 2: Stencil the Welcome Design

Position the top stencil from the Oak & Acorn Welcome Door Hanger Stencil on the upper half of your board, making sure it is centered. Using Golden Straw paint and a stencil brush, apply light coats with a gentle swirling motion.

Allow the paint to dry, then add a second coat only to the word "Welcome" to make it stand out.

Stencil welcome

Step 3: Add the Bottom Design

Position the second stencil on the lower half of the board and stencil using the same Golden Straw paint to keep the design cohesive.

Bottom stencil

Step 4: Create Beautiful Fall Leaves

Using a clean stencil brush, lightly blend Jack O'Lantern over portions of the leaves while allowing some of the Golden Straw to remain visible.

Orange leaves

Add Burnt Orange to selected areas for additional depth.

Burnt orange leaves

Finish by lightly blending Tuscan Red onto a few leaves to create a rich, layered autumn ombré effect.

Tuscan red leaves

Step 5: Paint the Acorns

Using a dome brush, stencil the lower portion of each acorn with Territorial Beige.

Stencil acorns

Fill the tops of the acorns and branches with Burnt Orange, then paint the three berries red. Allow everything to dry before lifting the stencil.

Finish acorns

Step 6: Add the Side Sentiment

Position the "Friends and Family Gather Here" stencil from the Welcome Autumn Stencil Set on the side of the board.

Stencil only "Gather Here" using Golden Straw.

Gather Here stencil

Reposition the stencil and align "Friends and Family" beside the existing wording before filling in the remaining text.

Complete sentiment

Final Reveal

Your beautiful fall welcome door hanger is complete! The layered leaf colors, warm wood background, and welcoming sentiment make this the perfect addition to your autumn porch décor.

Finished fall welcome door hanger

Helpful Tips

Offload your stencil brush before every application. Less paint produces cleaner stencil lines.
Build color gradually with several light coats instead of one heavy coat.
Use a heat tool between layers to speed up drying.
Blend the leaf colors gradually to create a natural ombré effect.
Don't worry about making every leaf identical—natural variation makes the design even more beautiful.
Allow each section to dry before repositioning your stencil.

Video Tutorial

Ready to Make Your Own?

Create your own beautiful autumn door hanger with the Oak & Acorn Welcome Door Hanger Stencil and complete the look with the Welcome Autumn Stencil Set. Pair them with our Mini Stencil Brush Set for crisp, professional-looking results. We'd love to see your finished project—be sure to share it with the Essential Stencil community!