If you want to use ribbon to hang your wreath but your door is made of metal or fiberglass and you can’t add staples to the top of the door, you can still hang your wreath with a ribbon.
Determine where you want the wreath to sit on the door to measure the hanging height of the wreath. Hold the wreath in place and measure the distance from the inside of the top of the wreath to the top of the door, but also measure the top of the door (how deep it is).
Wrap the ribbon around the wreath and tie the ribbon about 1 inch from each end to form a loop. Rotate the loop so the knotted ends are hidden behind the top of the wreath.
Center the wreath on the door and thread the ribbon over the open door and down the inside, hooking the loop onto the self-adhesive hook. Make sure the band is flat so the door closes easily. If you don’t love the look of the adhesive hook on the inside of your front door, hide it with another small wreath!
These wreath hangers are typically made of metal and make hanging a wreath easy. They’re basically long flat strips of metal with two U-shaped ends: One end is designed to fit snugly over the top edge of a standard door, and the other end has a collar. You can find over-the-door faucet hooks ($12 for a set of 3, Amazon) in all sorts of finishes, from matte black iron to high-gloss silver. Look for an adjustable door hanger to give yourself flexibility in how high your wreath sits on your door.
You can also find wreath hangers with felt padding on the back to protect your door from scratches. If the one you like doesn’t have that feature, consider picking up a roll of duct tape and creating your own scratch protector. Attach the soft “loop” side of the tape to the back of the hanger to provide protection for your door. To protect the top of the door, slide a small piece of fabric or felt inside the hook over the door.