Every now and again it’s time for a new doormat, right? What better way to welcome unwanted and wanted guests to your home. Have some fun and make something really cool with your Cricut Maker.
All you need is a plain doormat, some black paint and some stencil film – and of course, a Cricut Maker helps too.
How to:
Now, if you know me well then you will know that I am not too stressed about perfection. Life is not perfect, and I don’t claim to be either. So instead of throwing a tantrum when I didn’t have enough black paint on hand to create this project, I simply turned to the easiest next solution – spray paint.
Step 1
I cut the initial design out of a piece of stencil film using my Cricut Maker on a 12×24” light grip {blue} cutting matt. The sticky back did not stick too well to the mat, but that’s ok too.
Step 2
Adhere it to the mat and then use a sponge dauber to dab black paint through the design. Don’t use too much paint but rather repeat the process several times to avoid bleeding and get better coverage for a clear design. Or as in my case spray over the design repeatedly in thin layers.
TIP: with the spray paint there will be a little bit of overspray, but I am totally fine with that.
Step 3
Carefully peel off the stencil film and remove the inside smaller pieces of the letters.
Step 4
Remember to seal with a clear sealant to ensure your design lasts a little bit longer.
