Have you ever done foam pouncer stenciling on a rug? I know everyone is doing it all over blog-land, and it’s been on my to do list. However I didn’t have a need for one. When I visited my cousins in Michigan we had a bonfire, and I noticed that there was no rug to wipe our feet on when we came in from outside. I decided to make one as a small gesture of their hospitality for putting up with me.
I made a stencil out of contact paper with my CAMEO. It says Welcome to Dogpatch. My cousin Jeff and his wife Marybeth have rescued their share of dogs, and they have a Daisy Mae. Their email address even uses dogpatch, so it seemed like a no-brainer. I centered it and used a piece of Scotch Blue tape to hold it.
I removed the backing.
I used my favorite Martha Stewart Foam Pouncers
Instead of using craft paint, I broke out the big guns using Rustoelum Painter’s touch.
While the paint was still damp I removed the large piece of contact paper, then the oodles and boodles.
I designed some paw prints and bones, but I didn’t leave enough space around them, so I had to use a bunch of painter’s tape to hold them in place.
I got this rug at Home Depot, they were selling them in a package, 2 for $4.
Simple and customized Welcome Mat.
I thought I’d let Louie test it out before I mailed it to the cousins. He’s a little scruffy, eh? I mailed it, and they called me as soon as they opened it. Marybeth said she didn’t want to use it. hahahaHave you stenciled a rug?
gail
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
November 9, 2012 at 1:05 amvery cute! i need one that says…..
welcome. sit. stay.
then maybe jake won’t chase deer.
Emma Briggs says
November 9, 2012 at 12:55 amThese decorative, handcrafted Door Mats offered a fun way to welcome dog owner guests.
Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel says
November 8, 2012 at 9:30 pmThis is sooo cute Gail, and Louie is adorable.
Christine @ Let's Get Crafty! says
November 8, 2012 at 5:29 pmI have! Check out the Kitty Cat Doormat!
http://www.letsgetcrafty.org/diy-kitty-cat-door-mat/
I used a doormat from Walmart that was $7. Where did you find yours? The doggie doormat is cool but I have to represent the felines!!
My mat is holding up really well and it’s actually our front door mat so I say if you want, give it a shot!
Christine
Dee @ A Lapin Life says
November 8, 2012 at 3:21 pmFantastic and super cute Gail!!!
K Coake says
November 8, 2012 at 3:16 pmWhat a cute dog and cute rug! My girls were standing here saying ‘ohh’ and ‘ahh’ over both the rug and the dog. I love making my own stencils…it is so fun to get to customize things exactly how you want them. Does the Cameo accept any size paper/contact paper? I notice your stencil is really big and looks like it is all in one piece and was wondering how you did that. It looks fantastic!
Anne says
November 8, 2012 at 2:00 pmLouie is so cute!!!! Love your little rug and yes, I was planning to paint a seagrass rug this fall but the weather changed faster than I could get to it.
Have a great day!
Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking says
November 8, 2012 at 1:21 pmThat’s fabulous, Gail! And your little model is the cutest.
Jamie@OwlReally.com says
November 8, 2012 at 1:03 pmMan you got hit with some spam comments today! 🙂
The rug looks so cute and LOUIE! Oh my gosh he looks adorable! 🙂
Full Circle Creations says
November 8, 2012 at 1:00 pmI haven’t stenciled a rug but maybe I will now.
Turned out so cute!
Holly
Sue says
November 8, 2012 at 10:59 amWhat a great gift! Maybe I should try it, I would have to use regular stencil or freehand it thou.
BTW, there is a little of that flurry white stuff on the cars this morning….
Have a great day,
Sue
AnaMB says
November 8, 2012 at 8:52 amNo, I haven’t stenciled the rug yet, but I am thinking about it for a while now. Does the paint come off with time by using the rug? How about rain?
Many greetings from Croatia!
Ana