Well weve got some creativeDIY patio ideas on a budgetincluding this customizedplanter idea using the Cricut Maker!

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I painted them using a lovely blue outdoor paint and simple floral stencil.

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Foot door welcome mat

The paint and design held up great (even through our wet Canadian winters).

But I was ready for a change!

Head on down for the step-by-step project tutorial.

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Let the paint dry fully between coats and before adding the vinyl decals.

Open a blank canvas to create a new project in Design Space.

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Upload border image #M91D63DD and insert it onto the canvas.

Adjust the size of the border to 8 and duplicate the shape.

Add your house number on to the canvas with the text button.

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Change the font to Aphasia and increase the size to 2.5 high.

Center the number inside the border.

Highlight the border with the number together and select attach to join pieces for cutting.

A pair of navy blue planters staggered on the steps of the porch. The planters are filled with colorful flowers and have white decals on the front. One decal says welcome and the other has a house number.

Add the word WELCOME on to the canvas with the text button.

Change the font to Aphasia and increase the size to 2 high X 8 wide.

Center the word inside the border.

A pair of navy blue planters staggered on the steps of the porch. The planters are filled with colorful flowers and have white decals on the front. One decal says welcome and the other has a house number.

Highlight the border with the word together and select attach to join pieces for cutting.

Change the colors to match the material color if desired.

Press continue to cut out the design and unload when complete.

A bright blue planter with white stenciled flowers. They planter is overflowing with fresh pink flowers.

Peel away the outdoor vinyl from the backing.

Center the vinyl decal onto the planter press it firmly down again.

Carefully peel away the clear transfer sheet leaving behind only the design.

A bright blue planter with white stenciled flowers. They planter is overflowing with fresh pink flowers.

Dont these planters look amazing on my front porch?

The navy and white add a much needed touch of sophistication.

And if you like, you could add a completely different greeting to the other side!

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photo of a front porch with a painted welcome mat and seating area

Foot door welcome mat

photo of a front porch with a painted welcome mat and seating area

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