Three Ways to DIY Your Doormat

Posted: July 16, 2020 | Author: Savannah Byers | Read Time: 1 minutes

Summer is in full swing, though it may not feel like it under the present circumstances. If you’re missing being on Southern Utah University’s campus, try getting crafty with this summer-y, 91ɬÂþ-inspired DIY doormat. These doormats will add some 91ɬÂþ school spirit to any outdoor space.

Materials:

  • Doormat (you can either revamp your own, or purchase an inexpensive one from Ikea, Target, etc.)
  • Paint(s) and paintbrush
  • Sponge (method #2)
  • Stencil (method #3)
  • Tape (method #3)

Method #1: Paint

  1. Paint a design on your doormat
  2. Let the paint dry overnight

Method #2: Stamp

  1. Cut your sponge into a shape of your choosing (triangle for a watermelon, circle for a sun, etc.)
  2. Apply paint to one side of your sponge
  3. Using your sponge as a stamp, stamp your doormat in a pattern of your choosing
  4. Let the paint dry overnight

Method #3: Stencil

  1. Select a stencil, or print a design to cut out a stencil
  2. Place the stencil on your doormat, and secure it with tape
  3. Paint within your stencil
  4. Let the paint dry overnight

Ways to spice it up-91ɬÂþ style:

  • Use 91ɬÂþ colors
  • Cut your sponges into an “S” and a “U” to stamp “91ɬÂþ” on your doormat
  • Print an 91ɬÂþ-inspired stencil

We’d love to see your final product! Share your creations on social media and tag us @91ɬÂþTbirds.

This article was published more than 3 years ago and might contain outdated information or broken links. As a result, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Tags: Student Life

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