I wanted something festive but functional—something that felt personal and added character without being over-the-top. This DIY was a quick, low-cost way to bring Halloween spirit to the front door, and it gave me a chance to experiment with design while keeping things practical.
Steps
Step 1
I selected a plain doormat as the base surface from Bunnings
Step 2
I sketched **** web design to use as a stencil and used painters tape to outline
Step 3
I measured and cut the stencil using scissors - this requires some effort 
so be careful!
Step 4
I flipped the mat over to examine shape and cut extras to make it symmetrical 
Step 5
I then flipped the mat over and sprayed with a few layers of black spray paint. When doing this, it's best to have good ventilation and do a few coats. I then waited a few days for it to dry.
Step 6
Once dried, I again used painters' tape to map out the design and did a few layers of white acrylic paint with my brush
. The mat is quite thick so you need a fair amount of paint.
Step 7
Once the white paint dried, I did a few layers of sealant to make this weatherproof and long-lasting for many Halloweens
to come.
Step 8
Style and enjoy your spooky dooky doormat!
