As part of our latest Home Depot Patio Style Challenge, we’ve been sprucing up the backyard. I thought we’d finished last year, but there are always new projects to be done, right? Especially outside, where things wear out more quickly…namely doormats.
With all the tracking in-and-out, our mats usually only last a season or two. I finally wised-up and stopped buying cute, but pricey, door mats, and now go with the durable, yet affordable, $5 Ikea mats. They start off plain, but fortunately, that’s an easy fix with some paint and a stencil.
Minus the cute pup, the ‘before’ shot isn’t much to look at.
Tape off the area you want to place the stencil, and paint light, even layers. Let dry completely.
Remove painters tape, and place stencil over painted area, pressing firmly for a good seal. Obviously with the course texture of the mat, you won’t get perfectly clean edges, but you want to avoid as much seepage as possible. Side note: ‘seepage’ should be banned from the English language. Agreed?
With the stencil firmly in place, tape off the area you don’t want painted.
Then cover completely with light, even layers of paint.
Once that’s fully dry, peel off the tape and stencil…and BAM! Or I guess I should say…HOLA!
I love the unexpected dose of personality in this little mat…such a cheerful welcome for our friends and family.
Can you even handle Maggie’s crossed paws?! All she needs is a set of maracas and this scene is complete.
Are you doing any backyard projects? Stay tuned for more simple outdoor DIYs, and the refreshed patio space soon!
That mat is DARLING! And Maggie's crossed paws? I can't even.
So cute! Totally love it 🙂
Maggie, sitting so lady-like. Adorable. What a fun and easy doormat project. Love it.
So cute- what a great an easy DIY!
Cute project! And super cute dog!
Um, I absolutely love this. I'm running to the store now to get the stuff to do it!
#TWSS You're so funny! Love the mat too..wish I knew about those mats last week when I was at Ikea!
Hola Mags!! Love her crossed paws. Such a fun doormat!! I almost don't want to wipe my grimy feet on it.
Seepage should be banned along with: moist, creamy, & panties. 😉
xoxo
P.S. I'm participating in their Holiday Challenge 🙂
Oh my goodness it came out SO cute! Love the colorblocked effect too!
I think you should paint Maggie's nails – such a proper Southern lady. Cute project – our garage mat is straight up gross and I love the idea of doing something jaunty like this instead!
Super cute! Both the mat and Maggie!
Very cute project and great colour combination! Maggie is such a sweet girl 🙂
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All of this is so darn cute! And I always love an easy peasy project! Excited to see you in a few days lovebug! ♥
I'm cracking up…the first time I looked at the DIY doormat I read it as holla..instead of hola….it made me think of you dancing at the blogging workshop..haha. You are so adorable and could definitely pull off holla or hola perfectly!
Love! I can't wait to give this DIY a try. I've been eyeing one off, but couldn't bring myself to pay $70 for a doormat!