Better Than A Wreath: The Versatile Way To Decorate Your Front Door For Any Season

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Garland wreaths are a popular way to decorate doors for Christmas, but door wreaths are no longer reserved solely for the holidays. Today, wreaths are a popular way to celebrate all sorts of things, from birthdays to seasons. However, buying a new wreath for every occasion can get expensive. The answer is a hanging door sign with interchangeable sections that attach using magnets. Instead of a traditional Christmas wreath idea, where foliage and ornaments are arranged in a wire circle, this genius alternative relies on a wood plaque that hangs on your door. Custom signs that attach to different sections of the plaque can then be swapped out to suit the season.

Typically, the design features a seasonal welcome in the center, a decorative panel at the bottom, and a festive bow at the top, giving you plenty of design freedom. Bespoke sellers such as Darling Door Decor offer them ready to buy, but if you're feeling crafty (or simply want to save some money), you can also DIY one at home. Here's how.

To add charm to your front door and make this project, start by buying the base, like this 12-inch wooden plaque with hanger available from Amazon. A larger size, up to 20 inches, may be needed, depending on the size of the door. Attach a loop of string or ribbon to the back to act as a hanger if your plaque doesn't come with one, and then let your creativity take over. You can decorate the wooden sign with paint, stickers, or craft pens, adding a permanent welcome message for guests. Next, to make it customizable, simply buy some magnets from a craft store and glue them wherever you want to add interchangeable decorations. Consider placing a few at the top for seasonal bows or foliage arrangements and a few near the bottom for a message. 

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You can then get creative with your interchangeable decor. Make ribbons for holidays like Independence Day, Easter, and Christmas, then glue a few magnets to the back so they attach to your wooden plaque. Be sure to measure and space the magnets so they line up with those on your door sign. You might want to attach the magnets to a piece of wood on the back of your decor so they sit level. Looking to save a few pennies? One commenter on a TikTok video suggests reusing magnets from the inside of old shower curtains for the project! Do the same for any additional signage you want to add and voilà — you now have a fun and simple wreath alternative that brings character and personality to your front door.