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Nobody Wanted These Rugs: 20 DIY Doormat Ideas to Transform Them

Where do you get a doormat that is entirely you and speaks your language? You make one! It’s a quick way to change up your front porch decorations.

Can you make doormats with Cricut?

If you have a cutting machine and love to make crafts with your Cricut, you’ll be happy to know that you can definitely make doormats with it.

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Check out these DIY doormat ideas and give your visitors a glimpse of your soul and spirit. 

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20 DIY Doormat Ideas

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1. Boho layered welcome mat

Layering adds dimension to your decorating, and this boho rainbow mat layered with a  runner underneath is enough proof. 

boho rainbow door mat

2. Minimalist mat

Even a plain welcome mat can add just the right touch. This minimalist rug will fit in with your look if you like to keep it simple. See it here.

 cute thankful doormat

3. Color stencil mat

For people who like color, a plain mat may be such an eyesore. If you’re tired of looking at your rug and want to make it more powerful, try this DIY stenciled welcome mat.

 stenciled-welcome-mat

4. Rainbow mat

Rainbows are perfect for almost anything, and you can have them on your doormat as well. Bring some sunshine in with this DIY rainbow welcome mat.

diy-rainbow-welcome-mat

5. Citrus fruit doormat

A welcome mat is supposed to radiate warmth and homeliness, and this DIY  grapefruit design summer mat will give you just that.  Add it to any of these other lemon home decoration ideas to complete the look.

grapefruit doormat

6. Easy DIY doormat

With a Cricut machine, you can make lots of things. If your Cricut machine is gathering dust in your basement, see how to make good use of it in this doormat DIY.

diy Cricut doormat

7. Footprint mat – Under 1 hour DIY mat

DIY projects are fantastic, but sometimes, they take too much time. Well, this doormat tutorial will only take you about an hour; try it.

 wooden footprint doormat

8. Cricut DIY doormat

There isn’t one way to use a Cricut machine for a homemade décor piece, and here is another method you can follow to make a customized doormat.  

DIY-Fall-Doormat

9. 3-step doormat

Making a personalized doormat is as easy as 1,2,3 with this three-step tutorial.

3-step doormat

10. Stenciled mat with Flex seal

You can make a doormat with varied materials, and this tutorial will show you how to make one using a flex seal and a stencil

Stenciled mat with Flex seal

11. Patriotic doormat

There are many ways to show your patriotism, and if you meant to make a statement for your country with a doormat, here’s how you make a patriotic doormat. 

patriotic doormat

12. Painted mat

With a paintbrush and a plain colored doormat, you can create an amazing piece in just an hour. 

Painted-Doormat

13. Quote doormat

There are many incredible doormats in shops that you can buy, but sometimes, you can’t get the one with the right words. Well, the good news, you can create the perfect one with your own words. 

stencil-doormat

14. Make a doormat with a hairdryer

The good thing about making your crafts is making use of items in your house – like a hairdryer. Check this tutorial out and enjoy DIY’ing. 

personalized mat

15. Pom pom doormat

Pom poms look good on almost anything, and they look even better on a doormat. Make your own with this tutorial.

 Pom-Pom-Rug-Doormat

16. Ready made stencils for doormat

It helps to be taught how to fish, but being given a fish isn’t always bad. This tutorial has stencils you can use for your DIY doormat.

scallop-doormat

17. Halloween doormat

If you just need a done for you option, then here is a sweet way to welcome trick-or-treaters with this candy corn mat.

 Halloween doormat

18. No-trace doormat

Exercise your artistic skills – or lack of them – with this DIY doormat project that doesn’t make use of stencils or tracing. You’ll surprise yourself.  

no-trace doormat

19. Wooden doormat

Wooden door ‘mats’ are durable and unique, and here’s how you can make one for your front door. 

wooden welcome mat

20. Budget-friendly mat

The allure of DIYing is if it’s easy and quick. This project for a doormat will save you time and money.

Hello-Sunshine-Doormat-DIY-Project-with-Cricut

For many, a doormat isn’t just a carpet to dry off the soles of your shoes; it’s a statement of who you are. A doormat speaks a lot about the personality of the people behind the door – it’s a masterpiece that can talk.

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