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Doorknob Hangers
What you will make:
Doorknob hangers are a standard feature of every hotel. One side usually says "Do Not Disturb" and the other side says something like "Maid Service Requested." The guest places the hanger on the outside doorknob to communicate with the hotel staff.
You can make a doorknob hanger to communicate with your family and friends. One side might say "Do Not Disturb, I'm Sleeping Late Today" and the other side might say "Wake In Time for School." You could also make hangers for when you are doing homework or to tell your bothers and sisters to stay out. You could also make doorknob hangers for school classrooms or study rooms.
This project is well suited for family, group or classroom craft time. With a little preparation by the adult or teen leader, this project will go quickly.
Here's what you need:
- Poster board or cardstock
- Crayons or markers
- Scissors
- Optional: Computer paper, clip art, glue, stickers, rubber stamps and stamp pad
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Milk jug lid or other 1½" to 2" lid
This project is rated VERY EASY to do.
How to Make Doorknob Hangers
Read all of the steps before starting.
- Step 1: Project Preparation
Gather the materials needed for making the doorknob hangers. If you are doing this project with a group of children, pre-cut the poster board or cardstock to size.
- Step 2: Draw
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Use the pencil and ruler to draw a rectangle on the poster board or cardstock. Make the rectangle about 3½" by 9" inches. Place the milk jug lid about ½" from the top of the rectangle, centered. Trace a circle around the milk jug lid.
Tip: You could also print Aunt Annie's Doorknob Hanger pattern onto computer paper. Another option is to design and decorate the doorknob hanger using a graphics program on your computer. Check the sidebar for details on these options.
- Step 3: Cut
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Cut out the rectangle and round the top corners. Cut through one side of the rectangle toward the circle and cut out the circle.
Tip: To cut a smooth, round circle, rotate the rectangle as you cut—not the scissors. Move the paper into the scissors blades as you cut.
- Step 4: Write Message
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Think about what message you want to write on each side of the doorknob hanger. It could be something as simple as "COME IN" and "STAY OUT". Write your messages on the hanger.
- Step 5: Finish
Decorate both sides of the doorknob hanger using crayons or markers. You could also use stickers, stamp images with rubber stamps or print and glue clip art from the Internet.
That's it! Hang it up!
Before you start:
- Make a place to work.
- Read all of the directions.
- Gather everything you need to do the project.
- Think about the project. Imagine how it will look and what you will do with it.
Are you ready?
Okay, get started!!!
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Tip: Start with Aunt Annie's Doorknob
Hanger pattern printed onto computer paper. Fold in
half, glue the layers together and cut out. Add messages and decorate as
you please. For these hangers, pictures from the
Microsoft images web
site were printed with a 3" width, cut out and glued to the
doorknob hanger.
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Tip: Design and decorate the doorknob hanger in a
graphics program on your computer using Aunt Annie's doorknob hanger
JPG pattern.
Open the JPG pattern in your graphics program, then add text and pictures. Once it is complete print it directly onto paper, fold in half, glue and cut it out. Tip: Print it to fill the entire sheet of paper.