Usher In Spring With A Doormat DIY Anyone Can Handle

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After enduring months of dreary, cold conditions, crafting is a great way to beat the winter blues and prepare for the sunny season ahead. But springtime weather brings more than just sunnier skies and fragrant flowers; it'll also send more muddy boots marching through your front door. With an adorable DIY doormat, you can prepare for April showers and decorate your doorstep in one fell swoop! Simply pick up an affordable plain coir doormat and paint it with inspiring florals or cutesy welcoming words, using a stencil if desired.

This vibrant doormat DIY is one of the best spring door décor ideas to welcome the warm weather. Plus, it's easy to get the whole family involved, and you'll only need a few basic crafting supplies to create seasonal welcome mats for cheap, many of which can be found at your local dollar store. At minimum, you'll need a plain coir doormat, outdoor-safe craft paint, and paintbrushes. If you prefer to use a stencil rather than free-hand your design, consider cutting your own from a sheet of sticky vinyl or purchasing a pre-made set, like this Hying 9-piece Large Spring Stencil Set. You may also need paper towels, a water cup, a paper plate, and other supplies for easy clean-up.

Start with either a plain rectangular doormat, like this Eco Living Natural Coco Coir Mat, or something with a unique shape, like this Calloway Mills Half Circle Natural Coir Doormat. Remove the tags and dust the mat off lightly so it's clean and ready to paint. Lay it out flat on your table or other crafting surface. If using, place your stencil on top and tape down the borders with masking tape to prevent it from shifting while you're working. 

Pour a small amount of craft paint onto a paper plate or similar palette, then dip and lightly stipple the paint over your stenciled design, being careful to use only small amounts at a time to avoid leaking under the stencil. When finished, carefully lift the stencil and clean before using it again to apply more designs. Alternatively, you can hand-paint your doormat with little flowers, birds, bugs, calligraphy text, or any other spring-inspired designs. A permanent marker can help you roughly sketch the images on the coir before painting over them. 

The type of paint you use may affect how well the design holds up to outdoor conditions and foot traffic. For the best results, try acrylic, exterior latex, or craft paints specifically designed for outdoor use. When you're satisfied with the results, give your doormat a light misting with Flex Seal Clear Spray or another waterproof sealer to protect the design. Finally, style your new doormat for all to see; it'll look brilliant beside some fast growing spring flowers that grow a colorful garden in no time.