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by Suzie August 19, 2011

DIY Doormat

While I was recently perusing Pinterest (what else?) I found this picture of this doormat –


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I love it. So I set out to make my own with only a few little changes.

I bought 2 1×2 boards and divided the length by 4 so that I didn’t have any scraps.  It came out to 23″.  So, after I cut the boards, I had 8, 23″ boards.

I measured 5″ from each end, marked it, and drilled holes.

I gave ’em a good sanding and stained it with what I had one hand: Dark Walnut.

I doubled the hemp, tied a knot, and thread it through.  Then I tied another knot on the other side. Be sure to pull it tight after each knot.

I liked the look of the extra hemp on the ends, but you could trim it down for a cleaner look.

I thought it would be fun to personalize it, too so I printed out a big ol’ W and used my Xacto knife to cut it out.

I dabbed the paint on, careful not to get it on the hemp.

And there she is! I gave it a couple coats of polyurathane since it will be getting heavy traffic and I didn’t want the paint to fade.

Here’s the breakdown:

  • 2, 1×2 boards: $6.97
  • Hemp: $4.56 (with tons left over for future projects)
  • stain (already had)
  • paint (already had)
  • polyurathane (already had)
  • $11.53

I think I see these in my future around Christmas time for gifts!

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  1. Lisa @ Creative Raisins

    August 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    I am loving this idea. Plus you can make one personalized for each season

    • The Accent Piece

      August 19, 2011 at 4:13 pm

      Such a great idea! I was also thinking about making each of the boards a different color.

  2. Jessica Apsley

    August 19, 2011 at 3:23 pm

    Oh my gosh! I love it! I’m pretty sure I’m going have a door mat making party. This is soooo fun! Wouldn’t this make a great outdoor rug too? I love it!

    • The Accent Piece

      August 19, 2011 at 4:13 pm

      Great idea on the outdoor rug!! I really want to try that now!!

  3. Rosie @ Dogs and Grandkids

    August 19, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    Love this idea. Thanks for visiting me and becoming a follower. I am your newest follower too.

  4. Rachelle Falcon

    August 19, 2011 at 7:34 pm

    Love this!

  5. Maury @ AFabulessHome

    August 19, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    Great job! I love that you did the W off centered. It gives it a little extra spunk.

    • Suzie

      August 19, 2011 at 4:26 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

  6. Megan @ Apple House Revival

    August 19, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    Darn it! My comment got deleted. Well now my enthusiasm is tempered.

    So, thank you for commenting on my blog. I got super excited when I clicked over and saw your mat! I have that pinned on pinterest too and was just looking a firring strips as HD last night as I don’t have quite enough in my scrap pile. AND my last name starts with a W. AND I love your header. AND now I’m your newest follower too! Yay for new blogging friends!

    (yes that was tempered enthusiasm. I’m a total dork. Sorry.)

    • The Accent Piece

      August 19, 2011 at 9:43 pm

      haha, Megan you’re awesome. Glad we “met” 🙂

  7. Sommer

    August 19, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    This is AWESOME! I am totally going to make this next week. I am so tired of my old boring mat out front. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial and I would love to highlight this on my blog next week, Please stop by and share this at my VIP party today… http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/08/vip-party-24.html

    • The Accent Piece

      August 19, 2011 at 9:45 pm

      I just linked up! And thank you for the highlight 🙂

  8. Angela

    August 20, 2011 at 1:25 am

    Thanks for stopping by today. Love your blog!

  9. Heather

    August 22, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    I love this. It’s simple, pretty, and cheap! Thank you for sharing, I would love to feature this project on my blog.

    • Suzie

      August 22, 2011 at 3:13 pm

      I just checked out your blog and I love it! Such great ideas on a budget.
      I would love it if this project was featured!

  10. Lauryn

    August 22, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    wow i love this. it is incredible!
    thanks for sharing!
    {love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com

  11. Kim

    August 22, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I LOVE this! What a great idea and try getting that anywhere for that price. Thanks for sharing!

    Kim

  12. Crystal Lavoie

    August 22, 2011 at 5:27 pm

    I LOVE this idea!!! Awesome!!!!

  13. Melissa

    August 23, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    I LOVE this!!!!!! I may just have to make one too! Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂

  14. Indiri

    August 25, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    Oh, this is such a cute project! So simple and it makes a nice statement.

  15. Crystal Lavoie

    August 25, 2011 at 7:58 pm

    http://crystalspalazzo.blogspot.com/2011/08/doormat.html
    Thanks to this post, I made my own version if you’d like to check it out!! ~Crystal

  16. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime

    August 25, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    Really appreciate you linking up this awesome post at Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop 🙂 Please continue sharing your creativity with us during the weekly party.

  17. Megan

    August 26, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    What a great project!! I’ve seen that door mat on pinterest too but hadn’t even considered trying to make one for myself! Thanks for the great inspiration! And for being a new follower of my blog!

  18. Emily @ EAK! A House!

    August 30, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    Akk! Love this! It looks durable and fun. Great job!

    http://www.eakahouse.blogspot.com

  19. justine

    August 31, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    love this! you make it look so easy i might have to borrow my husband’s drill. and i love your stenciled letter–maybe my favorite part.

  20. Patty

    September 15, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    This is so cute and easy. What a great idea!
    I’ll have to make one too 🙂
    Heck you can even hang it on the wall, all rustic-like!

  21. Stacey

    October 6, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    This is brilliant! We’ve been trying to figure out what to do for a doormat and I think this may be a winner! Thanks! =]

  22. LEONA FERGUSON

    March 20, 2012 at 10:40 am

    This is so cool….I love it.
    Will be making this for sure!
    Thanks for sharing 🙂

  23. Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts

    September 3, 2012 at 8:38 am

    thanks for the tutorial – – here’s the one I made – love it! http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2012/09/wood-slat-mat.html#

    • The Accent Piece

      September 25, 2012 at 8:24 pm

      You did a great job Mandy!

  24. Kathy, The Chicken Chick

    October 1, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    How do I get on your Christmas list?!! I love this project!!

    Hello, new follower here! I would love to have you link up with my Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week!
    http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/09/clever-chicks-blog-hop-2-featured-post.html

    I hope to see you there!
    Cheers!
    Kathy
    The Chicken Chick

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    January 18, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Great idea. How has it held up under the pressure of people’s weight? I would love to make one but I’m just concerned if it will be able to hold up to the every day demands of life.

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