One of the reasons we all decorate our homes for the holidays is to make everyone who crosses our threshold feel welcome, right? So it makes sense that the first place you want to show that warmth is at the front door. These DIY Christmas doormats are personal, unique, and best of all, welcoming. Each one of these easy tutorials walks you through the simple steps, making it easy to create a festive front porch in just an afternoon. You’ll be well on your way to putting your best (holiday!) foot forward. Or your guests’, depending on how you look at it. :)
Classic Christmas Saying Doormats
Traditional Christmas sayings and timeless holiday designs never go out of style. These DIY Christmas doormats feature festive greetings, classic colors, and simple patterns that will warmly welcome family and friends all season long.
Merry and Bright Doormat
Our first DIY front doormat for the holidays is from ‘Tip Junkie’. They use a Cricut vinyl cutting machine to make their stencil, but you can simply buy a stencil at the craft store as well. Bright Christmas colors, and voila! The Merry & Bright phrase is very traditional, but the fun colors modern it up. Easy step by step instructions with photos.
Jingle All the Way Christmas Doormat
Love this front door mat from ‘Life on Summerhill’. She used a simple and inexpensive plain coir doormat, outdoor craft paint, and a stencil.
More Merry + Bright Christmas Doormat
Again, starting with a plain coir doormat, from ‘Dress Cori Lynn’, this simple and modern Christmas doormat is a really quick project. Another one that uses a Cricut machine (we told you they were good for everything!) but you could easily buy a stencil to do this project.
Noel Christmas Doormat
This Noel Christmas doormat may look complicated, but the design is surprisingly simple. It was originally shared by ‘Paint and Pattern,’ though the original tutorial is no longer available. We’re keeping this project here for inspiration because it’s such a beautiful take on a classic Christmas doormat. With stencils, chalk paint, and a little masking tape, you can recreate a similar look for your own front porch.
We Wish You a Merry Christmas Holiday Doormat
‘Studio Xtine’ made this Merry Christmas doormat with a different kind of vinyl cutting machine, a Silhouette Cameo. she made a stencil on feezer paper, and then used old paintbrushes and acrylic craft paint to complete the project. She also sprayed it with Scotchguard to give it a little protection from dirt and moisture.
Fa-La-La-La Fabulous
Make this Christmas front doormat from ‘Burton Avenue’ with a store bought stencil, or make one with a vinyl cutting machine. They used a super cool trick to make the stencil stick to the door mat for crisp lines too!
Festive Christmas Doormats
Looking for something beyond a classic holiday greeting? These festive DIY Christmas doormats feature favorite seasonal designs like Christmas trees, candy canes, Santa, gingerbread houses, and more to create a cheerful welcome for every guest.
Gingerbread House Christmas Doormat
From ‘We Lived Happily Ever After’, this gingerbread house mat is stunning. I can guarantee you no one else on the block will have this charming of a front entry for Christmas! They went one step further with this Christmas doormat, cutting it into a gingerbread house shape. No vinyl cutting machine required for this one! You can use her design as a template to handpaint the dots and lines that make up this project.
Grinch Holiday Doormat
If you’re a fan of the grumpiest Christmas character around, this Grinch Christmas doormat from ‘Kelly Does Life‘ is a must-make. Using a Cricut and a simple stencil, you can recreate the playful “100% That Grinch” design on a plain coir mat. It’s a fun way to add a little humor to your front porch and show off your love for this holiday classic.
Santa Christmas Doormat
Ok, this is a masterpiece! Yep, this is really a DIY project! No Cricut required for this one. They started with an inexpensive Santa doormat from Michaels, then painted over the existing design with soft pastel colors, using the original pattern as a guide. Although the original ‘Alexa Elizabeth Style‘ tutorial has disappeared, the concept is too good not to include. It’s an easy way to give a budget-friendly doormat a completely custom look.
Reindeer Christmas Doormat
Can’t get much simpler than this! ‘Heidi Swapp’ originally shared this adorable reindeer Christmas doormat, but the tutorial is no longer available. Thankfully, the design is easy enough to recreate at home with a reindeer stencil and a little red paint. It’s proof that sometimes the simplest holiday projects make the biggest impact.
Layered Christmas Doormats
‘Everyday Jenny’ made this cute “Fresh Cut Christmas Trees’ stencil for her door mat, but we love how she used some holiday fabric underneath to create a layered look. You could do this same thing with a slightly larger rug or floor mat. Or, do like she did and hem up a clearance piece of holiday fabric.
Christmas Tree Doormat
Sometimes simple is best. This DIY Christmas tree doormat from ‘NewBuild_Newlyweds‘ uses a repeating stencil pattern to create a modern holiday design that’s festive without feeling overdone. With just a plain coir mat, outdoor paint, and a Christmas tree stencil, you can create a custom doormat that’s easy to personalize and pairs beautifully with any holiday porch decor.
Candy Cane Christmas Doormat
‘Merry Pad‘ proves that sometimes the simplest designs make the biggest impact. This DIY candy cane Christmas doormat uses painter’s tape and red outdoor paint to create a bold striped border that’s festive without being over the top. It’s an easy afternoon project that pairs perfectly with holiday planters, wreaths, and other classic Christmas porch decor.
Funny & Personalized Christmas Doormats
If your holiday style is a little more playful, these DIY Christmas doormats are for you. Whether you’re inspired by your favorite Christmas movie, your love of coffee, or a custom holiday design, these projects are full of personality.
Starbucks Christmas Mat
‘Kayla Makes’ uses a vinyl cutting machine to make amazing custom Christmas doormats like this one. She makes a different one for every season, and why not? This Starbucks themed front mat is exactly the thing to put a smile on the face of all your visitors. I would recommend having an awesome coffee bar inside though… Let’s face it, after this entryway welcome, your guests are gonna kind of expect it. ;) They use a Cricut vinyl cutting machine for this… and frankly, if you are this into crafting, you should have one. You can get one on Amazon or at your local craft store. You will use them for everything.
Ya’ Filthy Animal Doormat
This one kinda speaks for itself, right? If you don’t get the reference, then spend a little time binge watching traditional Christmas movies… especially (hint, hint…) Home Alone! From ‘Diary of a Debutante’, she starts with a blank coir doormat and used a Cricut for this one. Also, cheap paintbrushes and black acrylic paint.
Let’s Get Lit Holiday Doormat
If your holiday decorating style leans more playful than traditional, this “Let’s Get Lit” Christmas doormat is sure to get a laugh. This fun YouTube tutorial from ‘Meow Made Crafts‘ uses colorful Christmas lights and a festive pun to create a welcoming front porch that’s full of personality. It’s an easy DIY project that’s perfect for anyone who loves adding a little humor to their holiday decor.
Polka Dot Christmas Doormat
So I am a polka dot girl… Like, seriously. This festive polka dot Christmas doormat was originally shared by ‘The DIY Playbook’. While the original tutorial is no longer available, we’re keeping this idea because it’s such a fun and easy design to personalize. Change the dot colors to match your holiday decor, add metallic accents for a little sparkle, or pair them with your favorite Christmas greeting to create a one-of-a-kind welcome mat.
DIY Christmas Doormats for Every Style
So get to makin’ one of these super welcoming Christmas doormats, most of them take less than 30 minutes! Then jump on over to our post Magical Christmas Village Ideas, and then check out Creative Front Porch Christmas Decorations on TGG, and our DIY Christmas Tree Made with Firefly Lights on OhMeOhMy!