{"id":23727,"date":"2016-05-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-27T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com?p=23727&#038;preview_id=23727"},"modified":"2025-03-16T03:22:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T03:22:12","slug":"hold-the-door-doorstops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2016\/05\/27\/hold-the-door-doorstops\/","title":{"rendered":"Game of Thrones Hodor Hold the Door Doorstops &amp; Free Printables"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23876\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-20c.png\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart.\" width=\"630\" height=\"957\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It was a sad day indeed when the phrase &#8220;Hold the door!&#8221; became part of our culture. Never has there been a more beloved character than Hodor, the very large man with a very large heart who can only utter one word.\u00a0\u00a0 This little doorstop is in honor of that great man. The graphic was drawn by our daughter Jennifer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You might also enjoy our <a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2015\/11\/10\/encourage-thankfulness-with-gratitude-stones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gratitude Stones<\/a> and the <a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2015\/11\/05\/no-sew-burlap-craft-pouch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Burlap Pouches<\/a> that go with them. They make me think of him.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Hold the Door Doorstop Supplies<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Wood wedge aprox 4&#8243; long and 1.5&#8243; at high point<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/33MBhKh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wood\u00a0 4&#215;6<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3nziJnK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saw<\/a> if needed<\/li>\n<li>Free printables below<\/li>\n<li>Spray paint of choice. We used gold and silver.<\/li>\n<li>Thumb tacks <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QZUeVT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">silver<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1QZUcNN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">brass<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1UVmGzb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wire cutters<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wood or other strong glue<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1OSevgq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mod Podge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ct1duz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spray Adhesive<\/a> (Used to apply the printables<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1sCIrs9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clear Sealer<\/a> (Optional. Helps prevent smearing when Mod Podging over printables)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Pattern Download<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">pdf<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23751\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-2.png\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart. \" width=\"630\" height=\"300\" \/><div class=\"sdm_download_button_box_default\"><div class=\"sdm_download_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/?sdm_process_download=1&download_id=23749\" class=\"sdm_download teal\" title=\"Hold the Door Doorstop\" target=&quot;_blank&quot; download>Download Now!<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Instructions<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cut your wood. Wedges are super easy to cut. Any thin wood can be used for the 4&#215;6 piece.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23732 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-4.jpg\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart. \" width=\"630\" height=\"483\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sand your wood pieces.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23733 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-5.jpg\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart. \" width=\"630\" height=\"465\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Carefully cut out your graphic of choice.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23734 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-6.jpg\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart. \" width=\"630\" height=\"393\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Paint your wood and wedge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23735 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-7.jpg\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart. \" width=\"630\" height=\"449\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We used spray adhesive to attach our printables. Spray them evenly or else they will bubble when you Mod Podge over them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23736 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-8.jpg\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart. \" width=\"630\" height=\"499\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Attach your printables.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23737 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-9.jpg\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart. \" width=\"630\" height=\"421\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thumbtacks with the ends clipped off make great embellishments. (You might recall we used them for our <a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2016\/05\/24\/recycle-cds-into-wall-pouches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recycle CDs Wall Pouches<\/a>. )<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23754\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-10.jpg\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart.\" width=\"630\" height=\"431\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><br \/>\nThe thumbtacks will have a small bit of the stem on them which can be pushed into softer wood. Otherwise you can glue them on.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23738\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-11.jpg\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart. \" width=\"630\" height=\"432\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/>You can also tap them in with a hammer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23739\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-12.jpg\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart. \" width=\"630\" height=\"433\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Before using the Mod Podge make sure your ink is dry. It&#8217;s also helpful to spray a clear coat of sealer over the ink. This helps prevent smudging.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23740\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-13.jpg\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart. \" width=\"630\" height=\"511\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">With long gentle strokes cover brush Mod Podge over the front of your doorstop.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23742\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-15.jpg\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart. \" width=\"630\" height=\"494\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Glue the wedge on with strong glue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23743\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-16.jpg\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart. \" width=\"630\" height=\"430\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23748\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-21.jpg\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart. \" width=\"630\" height=\"623\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23758\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-SQ.png\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart.\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23879\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-.20.png\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart.\" width=\"630\" height=\"957\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23882\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-1da9.png\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart.\" width=\"630\" height=\"1126\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23880\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Hold-the-Door-Doorstop-18-1.png\" alt=\"A quick and appropriate doorstop with free printables that you can make to honor this man whose huge size was only appareled by his huge heart.\" width=\"630\" height=\"1003\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23575\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/blank630x20-3.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was a sad day indeed when the phrase &#8220;Hold the door!&#8221; became part of our culture. Never has there been a more beloved character than Hodor, the very large man with a very large heart who can only utter one word.\u00a0\u00a0 This little doorstop is in honor of that great man. The graphic was [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23878,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1603,1671,1610,1611,1634,1622,1635,1630],"tags":[1423,355,1424,1425,1426],"class_list":["post-23727","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-1-blog","category-accessories","category-crafts","category-diy-decor","category-fantasy-scifi","category-freebies","category-nerds","category-under-10","tag-diy-doorstop","tag-game-of-thrones","tag-hodor","tag-hold-the-door","tag-make-a-doorstop"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23727","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23727"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23727\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37535,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23727\/revisions\/37535"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23878"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23727"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23727"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23727"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}