Personalized Doormat with Cricut Explore

[@krestaleonard2128]

I have been looking for months for someone to thoroughly explain how to do this you are the one I came across to do so. I had it in this one video now I'm making doormats. I want to say thank you so very much and I love you and I will be watching all of your videos. Stay safe, StayWell and stay blessed.

[@marymashal0909]

When I stencil, I use freezer paper, (I use the Cricut for cutting) I iron it with the wax part down, it then glues down thus making it easy to apply paint. Bonus part is you r not wasting so much precious vinyl. **Thanks for this tutorial, the door mat idea is 👍🏼👍🏼 💥LOVE my Cruicut machine, the ENDLESS use is AWESOME 💥

[@dianepotter9678]

I also used the freezer paper, way more easier, iron on and it sticks really well to the mats

[@dlb19595]

Thank you for a great tip about freezer paper :)

[@claireborley3451]

Mary hotmail Simkins what do you mean by freezer paper. Is that the same a the brown butcher wrap?

[@lmvicente1]

claire borley it is a paper you can get that is usually where the ziplock bags are in the grocery store. It is white. But the box will say FREEZER PAPER

[@daretolivedelicious7170]

Great idea!

[@cwittke1]

I LOVE Cricut!! The possibilities are endless... *Feeling thankful

[@melodyjohnson3778]

I love your projects and you are also a great, patient teacher. Thank you!

[@teepowell7606]

Wonderful job explaining and showing step by step procedures! I love it!

[@donnaparker8250]

Your tutorials have helped me immensely! I am still fairly new to Cricut and have learned a lot by watching your tutorials. Thanks so much for taking time to teach other newbies like myself!!!

[@MsSuperklutz]

Oh Lorrie ..... Your Personalized Door Mat sure is one Fabulous idea and Spectacular gift! So Enjoyed watching your tutorial in CDS and it's so cool watching it being done in the new CDS3 Beta....provides an extra sneaky peek how to maneuver around in our soon to be new CDS3......Definitely another Outstanding Creative job!! YOU so ROCK!! Joan Smith

[@irenebootz3624]

MsSuper Klutz ft

[@ForeverAutumn77]

Very nice!! I want to create this for my parents for their anniversary!

[@klomax7089]

What a wonderful idea! Now I just need to get me a Cricut 😉

[@sally450]

Very nice project. Thanks for the clear directions and problem solving ideas.

[@Isleskye]

You have been my favorite Cricut KZbin expert now you are one of my favorite humans Lorrie! I really hoped but didn’t count on a response given the time passing since this went up. Project elements worried me as to endurance. Coir crumbles and leaves crispy remains as it ages. It crumbles too quickly here in north central California weather. Then there is the paint choice dilemma . Craft solutions claiming outdoor promise have failed me several times on outdoor planters, deco and bird feeders. A newer Krylon and learning to clean the item well with rubbing or stronger alcohol has helped. I’m thinking your mat idea might last on flatter recycled rubber mats if I use exterior house paint usable on rubber. Gosh but I love the custom look of your mat! Just hate to create a gift that could too quickly wear out. I may talk myself into a flatter rubber or synthetic mat and either spray Krylon or pounced exterior house paint. No! Porch paint!! It’s formulated for walking on. Thank you, thank you for responding. Deep appreciation too for your practical and very attractive multi-use and multi-craft type KZbin inspiration. You check off all the right boxes for me a multi-interest yet personally mediocre creator. Some how or another your delivery voice and pleasant but no extra nonsense presence and your video length is perfection in my estimation.

[@mrs.parker5195]

i love this! You are so gifted!!

[@stronico1]

SInce the mat is squishy I wonder if you could use a push pin to hold the little pieces in place. Great idea!!!

[@dedefraney9416]

Robin Pineo oh, good idea.

[@KaileyB616]

That is a good idea!

[@ugababe1985]

On my list to make. A great gift idea.

[@Isleskye]

How have these doormats stood up to weather conditions please? Heat, rain, all types? It’s a fabulous gift idea and the result looks stellar. Would you do anything different next time? Thanks for any response forthcoming!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Simona Wheeler MacAngus I would recommend only using them in a covered porch area. I did use weather proof spray which I show in the video but as this is just a surface paint in a textured surface I don’t believe it would be suitable for an entryway that has no shield from downpours or snow.

[@janetmannsdesign]

Thank you for your demo! I have a new Cricut Maker and deciding what to make with it.

[@toko2968]

This project came out great! Good job!

[@cutflower36]

I think u might be able to spray temp adhesive on the back of that vinyl. May help with the little pieces

[@kaymurphy8463]

This is a great video,very easy to understand what to do.

[@georgiahowes3601]

Your tutorials are great! Thank you!

[@Mary-ln1jt]

LOVE this! Thanks for teaching us how to make the mat...

[@passthepeas932]

This is beautiful... your technique is perfect. For the spray sealant... do you use gloss, semi gloss...?

[@karenlovisa6078]

I missed hearing what type of material used and where it can be found. It looked like a piece of cut carpet which I think would ravel at the ends.. So please tell me your fabric choice..GREAT job, I’m all in for a new subscriber!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

It’s all in the video description

[@momofschnauzers]

As always, an excellent tutorial with excellent results. TFS.

[@debican01]

Super great gift. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@carolinch1979]

this is a GREAT tutorial, thanks so much for sharing and walking us through. i am planning on making one for my boss......Merry Christmas!

[@jodymeans9354]

Great video! I have to be honest, I am a bit OCD, and the way you put the transfer paper down gave me a mini anxiety attack 😂 I wish I could be that free 😂

[@priscillaanderson4358]

Love these personalized door mats, I'm definitely trying this soon. Thanks for sharing this video! Love, P.

[@RaphaelaLaurean]

This is great. I am always thinking of things that I would put on my doormat and now I know how to do it. Thanks for posting.

[@JennyMatthewsHR]

U used dollar store "contact paper" and iron it down (w/ a thin layer of fabric so it doesn't melt on the iron). Then I color in the letters w/ Flex Seal spray

[@karenlovisa6078]

Great idea, is the flex seal still working for you?

[@JennyMatthewsHR]

@@karenlovisa6078 yes! I’ve made quite a few now and the flex seal works great!

[@TechieButterflySinger]

Great tutorial I am so excited to make this for my studio!

[@judichristopher4604]

I like the "D - Ring" Bit on top of your Shoes... (I used to ride English) I miss it...

[@NaturalBornRebel]

when you roll that back.. get a smooth book or board to hold it all tight and in place as you remove backing. just a thought

[@karenferguson7420]

Looks fabulous!

[@sanwil8891]

Very easy instructions. Thanks.

[@CaliTexan]

This video was very helpful, but how were you able to create that text design without making bridges for the letters? I use blank plastic stencil sheets to make stencils and tired of having to make bridges. Do I need to use vinyl or print and cut? Thanks

[@butterflyfantasies]

Very nice gift idea, I really loved it and loved the way you explained everything. Thank You Very much for this DIY. But since it was used as a stencil, instead of a iron on or adhesive, couldn't you just of used the contact paper ? wouldn't it of been more economical ? Just a thought.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Donna Bell as I mentioned in the video I have tons of vinyl and this was a color I will never use so I used it. You are more than welcome to use contact paper, wax paper, I didn’t want to use contact paper because all I have is clear and that would not show up on camera very well.

[@butterflyfantasies]

Okie Dokie , I was just curious and you are so right the clear wouldn't have shown on camera. Hope I didn't offend you, was not my intention, I ran across a mat done with freezer paper, and that is no doubt why I asked. Thank You

[@ashleymeghanivy]

Where did you get the blank doormat? What material was it made out of?

[@chrinamint]

Haha...I was going to say something about the spelling, but I see you changed it. This is a cool idea!

[@carolemery9717]

Love this for a gift idea! Thank you!

[@Cvandyful]

Lorrie, Great job! I've wanted to make one of these. Does it matter what type of mat it is? Do the brushes have to be very short length? Can it be done on some other material?

[@cindaine1096]

Thank you for the video. I made my mat today and love it! So easy. I now have a great go-to gift for housewarming gifts. :-)

[@f3rzz476]

How did it hold up?

[@cindaine1096]

@@f3rzz476 - Good. It’s in a covered area, so not exposed to tons of weather. Just stepped on.

[@Lizforaday]

That came out very nice. Is there any reason why you used vinyl instead of a less expensive medium or paper? I'm still a baby Cricut users so I know there may be a reason I don't know about. ❓💜😃🌻💚

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Liz For A Day actually he first one I made I used a cheap contact paper in lieu of vinyl and it didn't stick at all. The vinyl at least stuck a little. You could try it with any number of mediums I just wanted to show what worked best for me

[@Lizforaday]

Thanks Lorrie!

[@dedefraney9416]

I wonder, would freezer paper work? I've seen people use that on t'shirts. freezer paper then iron it, wonder if that would stick.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Dede Franey I don't think the freezer paper would be an improvement. The mat is very course and prickly. There isn't enough solid surface for the freezer paper to melt into.

[@LizzyRNC69]

You just answered my question....which was what type of doormat did you use. I was guessing either cork or coir. It was difficult for me to see the texture. Thanks for the great idea!!

[@lorrainasyacsure8126]

Such a nice idea!, What was the name of the spray you used to seal? Also what was the name of the middle font you used?

[@TheLvwntx]

I love your project....thanks for sharing. 😍

[@jbuggy1957]

I love it!

[@FunDumb]

Instead of tape to hold the artwork down from moving you should use a heavy flat rock, marble slab, or super dense tile. Just inch it forward with your peeling.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

ShimmerStockton do what works for your. This method worked perfectly for me

[@indiandy03]

Maybe a card stencil might work

[@sperez485]

Hello can you send me the link for the polyurethane pray... Love the mat

[@missnperfection9830]

That's too cute!!

[@pennybatts4476]

So cute!

[@Hannahdomino1]

What vinyl have you used ? And what’s the make of the transfer tape you use ?

[@troyyarbrough]

It looks like the masking tape sticks so much better than the vinyl. Why not just cut your design out of the masking tape instead of vinyl?

[@Michelle_Scott.]

Love it!! I wanna try one now.

[@dedefraney9416]

oh my! Super excited for Christmas now! I now know my summer project! thanks so much for sharing. I'm assuming that was the new cricut design space you were working in? Kinda scared to try it out. I'm just getting used to the old one since I'm new to the whole cricut thing. Your tutorials have been helping me a lot so thank you for that.

[@matthewbaken7669]

What about weeding the design once the vinyl is adhered on the mat? Otherwise, great idea!!!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

“Otherwise” lol. As I always say “do what works for you”. There’s no right or wrong in crafting.

[@fabioladiaz9396]

Which transfer tape did you use?

[@giapacheco5107]

Have you ever used cardstock for making these?

[@eltonpaul3612]

Is this a carpet mat or a fuzzy hard straw kind of mat? Thanks

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Straw

[@willty73]

Any suggestions on a material other than vinyl? I tried the vinyl and it won’t stick to the surface. The transfer tape wouldn’t peel off due to the vinyl not adhering. I ended up with messy edges.

[@nancymarielamartinez]

#cricutlove this was one of the first videos I watched that you have and got me into cricut.

[@susanc3124]

Hi, Lorrie. How do you get your fonts to cut out and write in solid/block format? My system fonts will only cut and/or write in outlines. Thank you - love your tutorials.

[@jenegermeier8457]

Hey Susan, writing in block format is trick and not organic with the cricut. however, cutting in outlines works fine as long as your using your "weld" function to get rid of those funky tails that most fonts have!

[@janetparker7]

Nice can u use frezzer paper to do this

[@ghowxiong2936]

Hi! I love this! Thanks for making this tutorial! What was the spray that you used at the end?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Sunshine it's in the video description

[@vsaj.]

What transfer paper is she using ?

[@luisdiegomurillo8948]

I have a question, at this is because I don't know a lot from the Cricut use or materials. The Crigut can cut cardboard? or paper? and if thats the case, why dont cut the paper and spray or paint it exactly the way you are doing this? I ask because I think that Cricut can cut that, but im not sure about this, and I don't know why use vinyl if paper could be an option, but maybe im wrong cause I don't know if Cricut use those materials or there is another thing that I don't know !

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Luis Diego Murillo Cricut can cut paper. If you feel more comfortable with paper - do what works for you. I prefer using vinyl.

[@jenegermeier8457]

I've done both ways but theres a lil more help that the vinyls gives than paper. even with the minimized grab of the vinyl, it still blows paper out of the water!

[@brianawright3560]

Would spray paint work for this?!

[@TheSpole]

Briana Wright (I know it’s been a while) I bought flex seal for a project gonna see if it works! Should last a long time too! 🤣

[@barbaravance6774]

I have the same idea. I don't see why not. I think it would be easier to apply than by brush. My only question is...does the brush perhaps go further down into the mat due to the pressure of the brush.? And thus making it last a bit longer.

[@eueueueu21]

yea spray paint chips crazy time... on a surface you're rubbing your feet on, will look like shit in a week...i bet the 1 on the video is garbage by now as well and thats not even spray paint

[@LollyPalooza]

so when you compressed the last name so that the letters connected -- once you weld the letters, you could go back and re-stretch the name back to original size for clarity, couldn't you?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Lolly Palooza I'm not sure I follow what you're asking. I stretched it back out after I welded so that everything would resize together.

[@LollyPalooza]

didn't see that. I thought you condensed the width so the letters would touch, but I didn't see you stretch it back out. I'm going blind :)

[@MzLela-xo3eo]

Great tutorial!! Thank you.

[@angelmabe3565]

Great tutorial!!!!

[@niveenprado4403]

Will the paint hold up with rain or will paint end up on the bottom on shoes and possible of the floors of the house?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Niveen Prado the paint is dry and then sealed. It doesn’t come off in your shoes

[@niveenprado4403]

THANK YOU!!!

[@marymashal0909]

Lorrie Nunemaker - sealed with what??

[@VeronicaJones58]

Very nice 👍

[@kkyles605]

Great video!

[@marioncollinswilliam]

thx for all the videos!!!

[@lisasovitsky1227]

I’m curious if using the maker why it can’t cut more of a stencil material like thin plastic?..........thanks

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Lisa Sovitsky definitely an option. Do what works for you. I have tons of vinyl on hand so this is a cheaper option for me

[@ChachaSnchz]

What kind of vinyl did you use?

[@margegrunow9346]

Do you seal the whole mat or just the lettering?

[@charlamaedavis6680]

what a great idea thanks so much

[@sworley1956]

Could you have used spray paint instead?

[@simplestartmomrilveria9521]

What kind of vinyl

[@OscarsPlaces]

I enjoyed thanks for sharing

[@janicefawver8132]

Thank you for sharing!

[@irenecortez7819]

Thank you so much

[@kathykirk3784]

love this! Thanks!

[@nanad9048]

Awesome!!! TFS

[@veronicabarba6010]

where would i be able to get a doormat like the one on the video

[@yolandamiller6870]

Did it last or was it ruined by the shoe rubs?

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Yolanda Miller it lasted. It’s still great but it is under a covered porch

[@Pochuchy]

Hi Lori! Thank you for all your videos... instead of using vinyl for this project could i use something else? like cardstock maybe? TIA!

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Faby Ruiz absolutely. You can use whatever you like. I think cardstock or stencil would be even harder to keep from moving but I know it can be done.

[@Rivas4Chivas]

Cool!

[@marybarger2103]

Love it!

[@schungish]

What's the font you used for the name? Thanks!

[@MiaHoney]

Amazing!

[@ashleymiller9207]

Easier to just peel vinyl then lay on mat without contact paper. Then go insert the middles by hand.

[@LorrieNunemaker]

Ashley Miller I always say - do what works for you

[@mariaquiros2123]

this is exactly what I was thinking, I dont understand the point of the transfer paper :/

[@Averil07111]

I'm so glad you did this. I will try it :-)

[@1grayhouse]

When you were working in design space why did it mix up the middle letters and how did you fix it?.

[@Mrslonghornchic]

If you haven't figured this out yet, it's an easy fix. If the letters are a script and connected (like the last name), weld them together. After that, select all and "attach" them. Hope his helps!

[@dawnmminer]

thanks ,is the doormat like rug or the hard picky kind?

[@itsaakanksha1]

What kind of doormat did you use? Where did you find it?

[@stephaniey3794]

Aakanksha Shah Target has the plain ones for $9.99

[@michellehenjum9487]

How did you get it to cut in one piece? I can’t seem to get it to do that.

[@janinemahery7397]

group then weld

[@krystinebelingon1080]

where did you get the door mat?

[@samonecole4267]

could you airbrush and seal