Easy to Make Tulip Carrot Door Hanger

If you’re looking for a fun and creative spring door decoration, this Easy to Make Tulip Carrot Door Hanger is a perfect project. It’s bright, cheerful, and surprisingly simple to put together. Using a Styrofoam cone, orange tulips, greenery, and a bow, you can create a carrot-shaped door hanger that looks adorable on a front door, porch, or wall. This design is also easy to customize with different florals, greenery styles, or ribbon choices.

One of the best things about this project is that it does not require a lot of expensive materials. By cutting one foam cone in half, you can even make more than one hanger, which makes it a budget-friendly craft for spring and Easter decorating. Lori also shares clever tips for leaving some tulip leaves on for added fullness and for covering the back neatly so it won’t scratch your door.

Supplies Needed

For this tulip carrot door hanger, you will need:

• 12-inch Styrofoam cone
• Orange tulip bushes in mixed shades of orange
• Greenery stems or palm-style leaves
• Additional soft greenery for the top
• Floral pins
• Hot glue gun and glue
• Scissors or knife for cutting the cone
• Bolt cutters, easy cutter, or floral cutters
• Pliers
• Floral tape
• Rustic wire or similar wire for hanger
• Ribbon or leaf-style backing material for covering the back
• Bow for embellishment

The foam cone used in the project is about 12 inches long and 3 inches wide. Lori mentions using around four and a half bunches of tulips for one half of the cone, which means one cone can make two carrot hangers.

Step 1: Cut the Foam Cone

Start by cutting the Styrofoam cone in half lengthwise. A helpful tip is to score the foam first with a knife or scissors before cutting all the way through. Then slowly wiggle the blade along the scored line to keep the cut as straight as possible. This helps prevent the knife from slipping off track. Be careful not to push too hard while cutting. Once the cone is cut, you will use one half for this project and can save the other half for a second hanger.

Step 2: Prep the Tulips

Cut the tulips into smaller bunches of about three stems each. Lori recommends working in groups of three because it makes the project easier to control and distribute evenly. You can leave one leaf on some of the tulips for a fuller and more unique look. Leaving a little greenery attached helps cover more of the foam and gives the carrot extra texture. If you prefer a cleaner floral look, you can remove the leaves entirely, but keeping a few on makes the design stand out.

Step 3: Attach the Tulips

Begin at the top of the cone and work your way down, although you can also start at the bottom if you prefer. Gather three tulip stems together, run a floral pin through hot glue, and push the pin through the tulips into the foam at a slight angle. Using pliers can help press the pin securely into the Styrofoam.

Continue layering the tulip bunches slightly underneath the previous bunch so the foam is covered well. Be sure to cover the front and both sides of the cone. As you work, trim the stems as needed, but leaving them a little longer at first can help you adjust placement before final trimming.

Step 4: Fill in Bare Spots

As you attach the tulips, you may notice small gaps where the foam shows or where flowers have fallen off the bush. Save all your extra tulip heads and leaves for this part. Simply add a little hot glue to the loose piece and tuck it into an empty area. This is a great way to make the carrot look lush and full without having to pin in an entirely new bunch every time. Lori prefers this method because it is fast, easy, and blends seamlessly into the design.

Step 5: Shape the Bottom Like a Carrot

To create the tapered carrot point, insert a few slightly longer tulip pieces toward the bottom end of the foam. Push some in farther than others so the end narrows naturally. This gives the hanger the unmistakable carrot shape. Lori also likes using different shades of orange tulips because real carrots are not all one flat color. The variation adds dimension and makes the finished project look more realistic.

Step 6: Add Greenery to the Top

Once the orange tulips are in place, it is time to create the leafy carrot top. Use longer greenery stems in the back for height and let some bend outward or downward for a natural look. Carrot tops are not stiff and perfectly upright, so a little movement makes the design more realistic.

Add shorter greenery pieces toward the front to help camouflage the mechanics and cover the top edge of the foam. Lori likes mixing different shades and styles of greenery for a richer, more natural appearance. If a greenery stem is too soft to insert on its own, attach it to a floral pick first.

Step 7: Add the Hanger

To make a hanger, cut a piece of wire about 12 inches long. Use pliers to create small loops at both ends. Glue the wire to the back top of the foam and secure it with floral pins pushed through the looped ends. This creates a strong and simple hanging method.

Step 8: Cover the Back

For a polished finish, cover the back of the hanger so the foam and mechanics are hidden. You can use leaf-style ribbon, felt, foam, or extra leaves. Lori likes using a leaf-look material because it trims easily and covers the back without looking bulky. Pin it down, then glue leaves over the pins so nothing sharp will scratch your door.

Step 9: Finish with a Bow

Tie a bow around the top near the hanger to complete the design. You can make the bow large for a fuller decorative look or keep it smaller if you want more greenery to show. Once the bow is attached, step back and check for any spots that need one last tulip or greenery piece.

This Easy to Make Tulip Carrot Door Hanger comes together quickly and makes a charming spring statement. It is a creative way to use simple supplies to make something eye-catching, festive, and unique for your home.