I have been in need of a new welcome mat for quite awhile. The one that has been on my front porch was a sad little thing--a remnant of carpet from when we first moved into our house almost four years ago. When I received a Silhouette fabric ink starter kit to try out, I considered it providence, and knew just what I needed wanted to do.
I found a plain welcome mat at Home Depot for $6--love the price!
I wanted to use the word welcome, along with the definition below, and I used my Silhouette to cut out the stencil vinyl provided in my starter kit. I've said it before, and I'll say it again--you don't have to have a Silhouette to do this project. You can use other stencils, or even make your own, and I've done that many times before.
I started to apply the stencil to the rug, but I had to make a couple adjustments. It had nothing to do with the Silhouette product, it was because the rug I chose was SO rough. It was hard and stiff (probably not the "fabric" they're talking about, lol), so the stencil didn't stick to it very well, but I was determined. The combination of all the small letters and the texture of the rug was not a good one, so I had to nix the definition part and just go with the word welcome. I ended up using duct tape to secure the stencil in place, and that worked really well. You might consider either choosing a different textured rug, OR use larger designs/text--nothing small.
I really love the end result, and it's most definitely a huge improvement!
What a darling gift this would make! How about for a wedding, teacher, or housewarming gift? It's an inexpensive and simple way to give something personalized. You could use a monogram, Mr. & Mrs. (WAY cute for a wedding gift), a teacher's name, and more.
The Silhouette is running through January 5th--you can get a Silhouette Cameo and a Fabric Ink Starter Kit for $299--just use the code BPP at checkout!
Tip: You must add the Cameo and the Starter Kit to your cart, then use the code.
I found a plain welcome mat at Home Depot for $6--love the price!
I wanted to use the word welcome, along with the definition below, and I used my Silhouette to cut out the stencil vinyl provided in my starter kit. I've said it before, and I'll say it again--you don't have to have a Silhouette to do this project. You can use other stencils, or even make your own, and I've done that many times before.
I started to apply the stencil to the rug, but I had to make a couple adjustments. It had nothing to do with the Silhouette product, it was because the rug I chose was SO rough. It was hard and stiff (probably not the "fabric" they're talking about, lol), so the stencil didn't stick to it very well, but I was determined. The combination of all the small letters and the texture of the rug was not a good one, so I had to nix the definition part and just go with the word welcome. I ended up using duct tape to secure the stencil in place, and that worked really well. You might consider either choosing a different textured rug, OR use larger designs/text--nothing small.
I really love the end result, and it's most definitely a huge improvement!
What a darling gift this would make! How about for a wedding, teacher, or housewarming gift? It's an inexpensive and simple way to give something personalized. You could use a monogram, Mr. & Mrs. (WAY cute for a wedding gift), a teacher's name, and more.
The Silhouette is running through January 5th--you can get a Silhouette Cameo and a Fabric Ink Starter Kit for $299--just use the code BPP at checkout!
Tip: You must add the Cameo and the Starter Kit to your cart, then use the code.
14 comments:
Gosh i love this! What a cute inexpensive way to personalize you entryway. these would even make great houewarming gifts!
I probably would've quit when it didn't work out the first time. I'm impressed.
This is so cute...I am thinking of all the possibilites now for some nice gifts.
Very Cute....that would look so cute by my front door.
Thanks for the great idea :)
Sue
Fruity Lemonade
Simple elegance! Just the kind of project inspiration I have been looking for as we go into 2012! Classic. Thanks for sharing. Now, to get my hands on a silhouette!
xoxo
kim
just found your blog and love it!
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I did something similar for my Mother-in-law for Mother's day. Only I used my Silhouette to cut out freezer paper and ironed it on to the rug (that very same $6 Home Depot one!) and then just used spray paint to get the color on. But I agree - it's an awesome project!
Love this....i really need to try something like this on my silhouette...thanks for the inspiration :)
I must get to Home depot and get one of those $6 rugs and get my stencil on! I've done indoor rugs with great success using stencils I cut with my Silhouette. I just used double stick tape to keep my stencil in place, but with an out door mat, I see it would be tricky.
Love the Mat, just got a Silhouette and can't wait to start using it. I'm a blogger newbie and was wondering if you could tell me how you get your blog name to appear on your pictures, I've been trying to figure it out and just can't, any advise would help.
Thanks!
I love this mat. I wish I had a Silhouette. They are awesome. Too bad I missed your giveaway.
Ruth
Did you have to use a specific type of paint?
Do you have any idea what font your "welcome" is? I'd love to make my own stencil!
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