Lady arranges 40 colorful plastic Dollar Store fly swatters and glues them onto a thick black wooden broomstick. This front door hack is blowing up.

Finished giant summer butterfly front door hanger made from colorful fly swatters and a black broomstick

Variations & Tips

Color arrangement: Try arranging the swatters from warm colors on top to cool colors on the bottom for a gentle ombré effect, or alternate colors evenly for a more graphic, playful look.

Adhesive tip: I recommend using both construction adhesive and hot glue together because the hot glue gives you immediate hold, while the construction adhesive provides the strength this oversized piece needs.

Outdoor durability: If your door is exposed to strong sun or rain, keep the hanger on a covered porch and choose weather-resistant adhesive to help the piece last through the season.

Body detail: You can wrap the broomstick center with black ribbon instead of felt if you want a softer finish, and a tiny dab of black paint helps disguise any visible glue spots.

Hanging advice: Before hanging, test the balance by holding the loop at the top and checking whether one wing dips lower; if it does, add a small hidden zip tie or extra glue reinforcement to the lighter side.

Size adjustment: If your front door is narrow, reduce the design to 24 or 32 fly swatters while keeping the same mirrored layout so the butterfly still looks full and proportionate.

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