Anthropologie-Inspired Colorful Holiday Doormat. Add some holiday color this holiday season by painting a blank coir rug!
Anthropologie-Inspired Colorful Holiday Doormat
I love COLORFUL holiday decor. So when I saw a charming rug sold through one of my favorite stores, I decided to try recreating it! I love painting rugs. I’ve painted a few over the years!
- Joy Holiday Painted Doormat
- Welcome My Pretties Painted Doormat
- Hello Pumpkin Stenciled Doormat
- 31 Painted Halloween Rug
- Painted Greek Key Rug
All Is Bright Rug
Here’s the original Anthropologie rug. I love how whimsical and happy it looks!! Of course, you can always buy it through the store, but if you want to give painting a rug a try, I compiled a few tips!
10 Holiday DIY Ideas
I am joining some friends who are also sharing some Holiday DIY ideas! Be sure to scroll down and grab all of the DIY ideas and make something special for the holidays!
Coir Rug Painting Tips: Draw the Pattern
If you aren’t using a stencil, use a pen or dark pencil to sketch out the pattern before you begin painting.
Coir Rug Painting Tips: Supplies
Paint Pour Squeeze Bottles
Coir rugs are a tricky texture to paint. They absorb paint really well and have a rough surface, so getting lines straight can be tricky. I’ve discovered that using a very small brush to get the lines straight works best. But also a trick is using a mixing bottle that has a hole at the top. I fill it up with 80% paint and then add about 20% water. Adding water makes the paint come out easier, instead of globs.
Coir Rug Painting Tips: Using a Stencil
Another idea you can do to paint coir rugs is cutting a stencil out of vinyl. You can use a craft cutting machine to cut out the letters and designs. Then you lay the vinyl over the rug and then use a sponge to dap paint on top of the stencil.
Coir Rug Painting Tips: Imperfections are Ok!
Also just know that your rug is going to have some imperfections and that is ok! It just means it was made with love. So don’t sweat it!
10 Holiday DIY Ideas
As I mentioned, today I’m joining some of my talented blogging friends who are also sharing their Christmas DIY and Craft project ideas with you. Be sure to visit their posts by clicking on the links below the images!
Dollar Store Crafts: Christmas Nutcracker Makeover at The Happy Housie
Anthropologie Inspired Colorful Holiday Doormat at Tatertots and Jello
DIY Mini Jingle Bell Wreath at Simply, Marie Designs
DIY Moon Shaped Christmas Wreath at Life is a Party
How to Make a Christmas Wood Bead Garland at She Gave it a Go
How to Make a Beautiful DIY Christmas Cloche (Ikea Hack) at The DIY Mommy
DIY Felt Gingerbread Man Bunting at Clean & Scentsible
DIY Wood Bead Garland at Maison de Pax
DIY Orange and Cinnamon Stick Napkin Rings at A Pretty Life
DIY Sleigh Bells at Zevy Joy
More Colorful Holiday DIY Ideas
Here are a few other colorful holiday ideas!
Colorful Embroidery Hoop Ornament Wreath
Here are some colorful holiday mantel ideas. An easy ornament wreath, colorful trees, garlands and more!
Joy to World Colorful Holiday Mantel
A colorful Christmas tree, felt garland and embroidery hoop banners!
What Holiday Projects are YOU Working On?
xoxo
Cheryl F. says
What wonderfully happy decor ideas! I cannot wait to try them. Thanks for the inspiration🎅🌲🎉🎁⛸🪢🧶🧵🪡🛷📿🔔🕯🧸🎨⛄
Jen says
Thanks Cheryl! I hope you make one!
xoxo
Sarah @ The DIY Mommy says
Beautiful doormat. You have such great painting tips also. Thank you for sharing.
Jenn says
This is so you!! I love it! Great tips for painting coir rugs – will have to try those next time!
Jo-Anna says
What a great project Jen! I love the cheery colours for Christmas!!
Krista says
Jen, this is the cutest! I absolutely love it!! Thanks for sharing and being part of this series!
Brendt Blanks says
Jen,
I adore this bright and festive doormat idea! It turned out so happy, thank you so much for sharing.
Yay for Christmas time!
xoxo,
Brendt
Amanda says
Okay, I absolutely love this! Anthropologie is one of my favorite stores to shop, so of course I love this. I’ve seen people paint door mats before, but I think this might be the first one I’ve seen that looks store bought. It’s looks fantastic!