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Step 1: Choose a Doormat

Try a simple jute or coir mat; we like a circular mat, but rectangles are fine, too. We used black enamel spray paint on this project, but you can use any color—or combination of colors.

Step 2: Make the Stencils

Use a computer to print numbers 4- to 6-in. high, (or buy wooden ones from a crafts store), trace onto the cardboard and cut out with scissors. Make different-size circles on cardboard, using different objects like jars and bowls. Attach to the mat with pins. Put it on a dropcloth in a well-ventilated area.

Doormat with StencilsSue Ferris[+]

Step 3: Paint the Mat

Spray with enamel paint in a circular motion until all areas are evenly covered. Let dry for two hours, then apply a second coat. In another two hours, remove the stencils carefully to avoid smudging the edges.

Doormat with PaintSue Ferris[+]
Finished DoormatSue Ferris[+]

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We used black enamel spray paint on this project, but you can use any color—or combination of colors.

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