How to Stencil a Doormat with Cricut

Yes, you can do the template with Cricut! Learn how to stencil a rug or door mat with Cricut in this fun tutorial. Nothing says fun and inviting on your porch like a personalized DIY rug.

This ambigram is smart, it says "log in" or "let go" depending on which side you are on.

I just wanted to put a "welcome" or "hello" on the carpet, but I asked my 12-year-old son what he wanted. He said he saw an internet that was fantastic because it could be read in any direction. So I copied it. Just for him. He is very proud.

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cricket equipment

freezing paper

Cricut 12x24 Light Grip Synmat

Simple mini-pressure

FolkArt Exterior Paint (Mine is Zinc)

stencil brush

straight pins

Coconut carpet (this is exactly the one I used , but it also looks good )

The image of this carpet at the end of the publication.

Start by cutting a piece of freezing paper to fit the lightweight 12x24 rug, place it on the shiny / washable rug opposite the adhesive rug. Upload the image to Cricut Design Space and resize to cut to 23.5 inches in length. Then insert the carpet and cut into the freezing paper setting.

Now carefully remove each scraper from the freezing paper and discard. We use only the outer space for the model.

Be sure to keep the inside of the letters as well!

The model should look like this. Anything you want to paint at the end should fit inside the template.

Then carefully remove the freezing paper from the carpet and place it on the carpet. Heat the freezer with EasyPress mini and "paste" it on the mat in places. The wax surface of the freezing paper melts easily and sticks to the fabric.

If you use this technique on a blouse, it is very easy. Because this rug is so textured, it does not fit in perfectly. Stick and then stick the freezing paper on the mattress.

Then add the centers of the letters. Touch on it and then nail it.

Now is the time to paint! Use a stencil brush and exterior paint. Hold the template in your non-dominant hand while painting. Use a straight up and down method so that the ink does not push under the stencil.

Fill the entire space with paint and then clean your brush.

After cleaning the brush, but before the paint dries, remove the freezing paper from the carpet.

Discover a gorgeous porch rug with a pattern!

Now you can create any custom floor mat you want. Start a business, give as a gift or just light up the yard.

The only question is, do you invite guests ... or do you tell them to go?

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Here is the design file for this ambigram - right click to save or save to your phone!