Ever since Cole and I moved into our apartment last November, I have been slowly putting together my little closet office that you’ve probably heard me talk about before. I still haven’t done a full, detailed reveal of it yet, because I only just got a few finishing touch pieces that I had been waiting on- so that will be coming soon. It’s all gold and sparkly and black and white and pink… it’s just beautiful and I love it. It’s definitely become a space that I enjoy being in and working in.
One of the “finishing touch” pieces that I have done recently is a couple of pretty hangers. I’ve seen these alllll over Instagram, Pinterest, blogs and all that jazz so I thought I’d try my hand at a couple of decorative hangers myself. It turned out to be relatively easy, and that is coming from someone who definitely isn’t the most crafty chick around… that’s for sure. Keep reading to find out how to make your own DIY decorative hangers!
To start, you’ll need a hanger (I bought wooden ones because they are nice and flat for the most part, and I knew the glue would stick well to them), some super glue, some sort of ribbon that you’d like to use on your hanger (I picked leopard and sequins, because… leopard and sequins) and a metallic Sharpie is handy as well if you have a part of the hanger that is harder to cover with the ribbon. My leopard and sequin ribbons are both from Walmart and ended up costing like $3 each or something like that. For the sequin hanger, I used two rolls and on the leopard hanger I used one.
Once I had everything laid out, I started at the corner of my hanger with the leopard ribbon and glued down the ribbon using some fancy foldover technique that I made up on the spot (haha, I told you I am not skilled in the crafty department). Make sure that part is nice and secure so it doesn’t come undone- because then basically everything else will come undone too.
From there, I just wrapped the ribbon around the hanger until I got up near the top middle part, and I started gluing as I wrapped around this part as it would’ve slid back down the hanger otherwise. It took forever at this part to get everything glued down flat because the ribbon wanted to fold in the wrong directions… so just be patient and get gluing because the end product is worth it ;)
Glue and glue and glue some more. Continue wrapping. And gluing. If you have run out of ribbon (or glue, like I did) then instead of covering the bottom piece of the hanger with ribbon as well, you can be lazy and color it with a metallic Sharpie. It looks cool like that too. Annnnd… end product! Aren’t they beautiful?!
The sequin ribbon definitely blends together way more easily than the leopard ribbon, but I wanted both so I powered through. These DIY decorative hangers are definitely do-able, even by the crafty-impaired like myself. Feel free to pin any of the graphics to save this craftiness for later, too. Have fun!
Louida says
April 17, 2014 at 2:40 pmWow very creative! I would’ve never thought about decorating my hangers in my closet. Thanks for the idea.
Chelsea says
April 17, 2014 at 2:41 pmI use them moreso for decorative purposes- for example mine are hanging on the wall in my office :) I also like to use them when selling clothes online as it just makes things look prettier when they are hung on a nice hanger!
Louida says
April 17, 2014 at 2:43 pmOh I see.
Terry says
April 17, 2014 at 2:44 pmThose sure do look a lot nicer than my plastic cheapo hangers I hang my clothing on. Very unique idea.
Chelsea says
April 17, 2014 at 2:46 pmHaha don’t worry- my closet is entirely cheapo hangers. I decorated these purely for non-closet decorative purposes.. I have waaaaay too many hangers to do this for my whole closet haha!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
April 17, 2014 at 2:53 pmWhat a cute idea! I love how they turned out and I will definitely be making a couple of these for myself.
Chelsea says
April 17, 2014 at 2:57 pmThanks Robin!
susan says
April 17, 2014 at 3:08 pmthis is so great! A fun craft that would make my closet look amazing! I would love to do this!
Chelsea says
April 17, 2014 at 3:11 pmThanks Susan :)
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
April 17, 2014 at 3:58 pmYou are so creative! That’s a great idea! I like the sequin hanger!
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:11 amThanks, that’s my fave too!
MyNewestAddiction says
April 17, 2014 at 4:05 pmI LOVE that leopard one! :D So me!
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:11 amHaha yuppp- leopard print anything please :)
Scott says
April 17, 2014 at 4:10 pmI’d be afraid the sequined one would snag my stuff, but the leopard one is very cool.
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:12 amVery true. I like them more for decorative purposes than to use as actual hangers!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
April 17, 2014 at 4:27 pmVery cute. Reminds me of the puffy silk hangers that hung to decorate my mom’s favorite toddler dresses.
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:13 amThey sound very pretty!
Debra says
April 17, 2014 at 4:49 pmI love these hangers and they are so easy to make. I’m sure they’re also easier on your clothes not stretching them out. My fav is the animal print!
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:13 amGood choice! :)
Jennifer Bullock {MommyBKnowsBest} says
April 17, 2014 at 5:41 pmThis is such a fun idea, I love it!!! I don’t think that the sequins would be great for my shirts since they’d probably snag, but maybe some sparkly washi tape.
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:14 amThank you! Sparkly washi tape is a really great idea.
Kenzie ♥ says
April 17, 2014 at 5:52 pmThose are super cute! Thanks for sharing this :D
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:14 amYou’re very welcome!
StacieinAtlanta says
April 17, 2014 at 6:20 pmWow, these look so easy to make! I think my daughter would love them. I think I see a craft day in the future lol!
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:15 amHaha, good plan!
Mickey says
April 17, 2014 at 6:52 pmSo cute! I might make some fancy, girly ones for my daughters’ rooms. They’d get such a kick out of it.
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:15 amGreat idea!
Keikilani says
April 17, 2014 at 6:59 pmVery fun and fancy! Great idea. Simple, yet awesome!
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:16 amThanks!
Pam says
April 18, 2014 at 12:40 amThese would be too pretty to cover up with clothes. I love then and they do seem like they are easy enough for even me to do.
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:18 amHaha right? I hang them on my wall because they’re so pretty :)
Pauline C. says
April 18, 2014 at 1:16 amLooks stylish and very stylish! Love the ideas ;-) Thanks for sharing :)
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:18 amThanks :)
Karen says
April 18, 2014 at 5:56 amThese are super cute! I love the sequin one. That would make such a cool gift for someone too.
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:19 amIt sure would!
Carly says
April 18, 2014 at 6:59 amI love the leopard one, so cute!
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:20 amRight?! I love anything leopard though, so maybe I’m biased haha.
krystal says
April 18, 2014 at 8:02 amI love the sequin ones! Very chic and would be perfect in my closet. ;)
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:20 amDefinitely :) Sequins anywhere is totally acceptable, in my books!
Shell says
April 18, 2014 at 8:54 amThose hangers are fabulous. Love the sequins.
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:21 amThanks Shell!
Liz says
April 18, 2014 at 9:04 amThat is such a neat idea!! I really like how snazzy those look!!!
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:21 amThanks Liz!
Rosey says
April 18, 2014 at 9:10 amThey turned out so pretty! What a great and easy idea!
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:22 amDefinitely! :)
Paige says
April 18, 2014 at 11:18 amLook at you being all crafty!
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:22 amHahahah, right?!
Veronica says
April 18, 2014 at 11:49 amHow cute are those hangers! Love them. I need to organize my closet first though. Lol
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:23 amHahah… don’t we all…:)
Erica says
April 18, 2014 at 12:45 pmI can really see how these would be great for selling clothes online! Really cute idea!
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:23 amAbsolutely! I swear it’s boosting my sales ;) Ahahaha
Latoicha says
April 18, 2014 at 1:14 pmWhat a cool idea! This is a great way to spruce up a space.
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:24 amAgreed!
Angela says
April 18, 2014 at 1:56 pmI never though to do this. What a neat idea and so simple!
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:25 amVery simple, yep! :)
Christie says
April 18, 2014 at 4:47 pmThese are adorable! Great for a fun party gift!
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:25 amThey sure would be!
k says
April 18, 2014 at 6:09 pmThat’s super cleaver and I think they would make great bridal gifts. I like the sequence one myself. I can see doing this with other colors too. Thanks for sharing.
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:26 amThey would be such a good bridal gift!
Chelsea says
April 18, 2014 at 9:05 pmI’ve been contemplating buying these off Etsy. I’m def going to try making them instead! I swear I thought you had to hand glue each sequin on, thank God!
Great name :)
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:26 amHahaahaha, it would be soooo painstaking if you had to glue on every single sequin. I definitely wouldn’t have made any lol!
Great name ;)
Amanda H. says
April 18, 2014 at 11:06 pmThat is so cool! I’ve never seen someone decorate a hanger like that.
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:27 amThanks! I’m definitely not the first and can’t take credit to whoever started the greatness that is decorated hangers, but I love them!
Ange says
April 18, 2014 at 11:46 pmI am absoluteLY OBSESSED with the animal print one!!!!!
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:28 amOf course! ;)
Mommy2jam says
April 19, 2014 at 12:33 amThose are super cute, I want to makeover my closet for my boys and I. Thanks for the ideas.
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:29 amYou’re welcome!
Lauren (Lolo) says
April 19, 2014 at 1:28 amThose are so pretty and such a wonderful idea! Liven any closet.
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:30 amThanks :)
Emily Finta says
April 19, 2014 at 8:18 pmI absolutely love this! It’s super simple but makes them look expensive. I think I’ll have to do this when I have a guest room someday!
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:30 amYes, definitely! Aren’t they just so pretty :)
Red Tag Chic Los Angeles says
April 20, 2014 at 8:54 amGreat looking hangers ….. & looks quite an easy DIY too! Happy Easter Chelsea!!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:31 amThanks Rebecca, hope your Easter was great! xo
Tracey says
April 21, 2014 at 4:28 pmThose are awesome, you did a great job!
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:31 amAw thanks Tracey!
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
April 21, 2014 at 6:45 pmThese are very cute! I have a friend who loves gold……anything gold. I bet she’d love the gold one made with sequins.
Chelsea says
April 22, 2014 at 1:31 amI also love anything gold! She would probably love it :)
carrie says
September 28, 2014 at 5:15 pmbeautiful! do you happen to remember how many yards of sequin trim one hanger took?
Chelsea says
September 28, 2014 at 5:43 pmThe rolls of it I bought were 2 yards each, and I have close to a full roll left still so I don’t think I used more than one. Hope that helps! I’d buy 3 yards to be safe :)
Stephanie @ Mommyzoid says
January 25, 2015 at 4:05 pmLove this idea! So simple but makes such a huge impact. Maybe I’ll try this on my ugly plastic hangers. Thanks for the idea, Chelsea!
Stephanie @ Mommyzoid
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Chelsea says
January 27, 2015 at 9:12 pmI haven’t tried it on a plastic one yet but I imagine it would work just the same! Good luck :)
Denise says
January 27, 2015 at 11:16 amChelsea…such a cute idea. Thanks for linking up at Sunday Features. Shared out on our FB today. Thanks again.
Chelsea says
January 27, 2015 at 3:44 pmThanks so much for sharing!! xo
Lysa Co-Host OMHGWW says
January 31, 2015 at 6:10 pmOh my gosh! These are fabulous! I can’t wait to start covering my hangers like this! Thank you for linking up to the Oh My Heartsie Girls Wordless Wednesday Linky Party!
Wishing you a fabulous week!
xx
Lysa
Co-Host OMHGWW
Katherines Corner says
February 1, 2015 at 11:21 amLove these creative and fashionable hangers! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday favorite things blog hop xo
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
February 2, 2015 at 12:29 pmWhat a great idea! Thanks for sharing at OMHG WW :)
Cydnee says
February 4, 2015 at 1:21 pmI love these hangers! So beautiful and festive! Thank you for joining us at #purebloglove. We enjoy having you every Thursday at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee