How to Host a Fall Doormat Painting Party with Your Friends

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There’s just something about the fall season that inspires us more than ever to gather our friends for a fun girls’ night inside. Maybe it’s the chillier weather, the cozy recipes, and the fun autumn-inspired movies, but this time of year truly brings out the magic of hosting.

With hosting season in full swing, it’s always fun to create different themed nights for the season. You’ve probably been eyeing all the cute fall and Halloween doormats at the store, but wouldn’t it be so much more fun to host a party where everyone creates their own? Not only is it a super cute craft, but it’s such a fun and inexpensive way to hang out with your friends at home.

Today, we’re sharing the fool-proof guide to hosting a fall doormat painting party with your friends. Grab your hot coffee and a notepad, because you’re going to want to relax and take note of all these cute ideas.

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How to Host a Fall Doormat Party

1. Send Invitations

While there aren’t exclusive invitations for this specific theme, you could easily use a fall dinner party invitation and modify it to your theme. We’ve rounded up some cute invitations you can send via email or text message to your friends. Paperless Post is such a great resource to use when you’re looking for paperless invites that are equally as cute.

2. Doormat Painting Essentials

Whether you supply everyone with a mat and supplies or have everyone bring their materials for the party is up to you and your budget. We suggest that everyone bring a plain outdoor mat to the party, along with any other stamps or embellishments they prefer. You can purchase mats for as low as $7 at Target.

Here are the items you’ll need to host a doormat painting party:

• Coir Doormat: You’ll want to buy a plain coir doormat to give you a blank canvas to paint on.

• Outdoor Craft Paint: craft paint that’s meant to paint objects left to the outside elements is a must for making sure your doormat stays in pristine condition.

• Shape Stencils: Whether you’re going for a fall aesthetic or a Halloween vibe, make sure you have stencils that go along with either theme. For example, pumpkin shapes, leaves, black cats, ghosts, etc.

• Letter Stencils: Letter stencils are great to have too if you want to add a phrase or words on your fall doormat. 

• Paint Supplies: Don’t forget the paint supplies! We like to go as cheaply as we can here, because it’s not essential to get the most expensive items. You’ll need some plates to add the paint to, paint brushes and sponges, depending on the method, water cups, and napkins for the accidental spill or clean up of paint.

• Tablecloth: A cheap paper or plastic tablecloth to cover the table or floor is essential. Make sure you have enough tablecloths on hand to spread out so everyone has a good work station and room to move about.

• Outdoor Scotchgard: Scotchgard spray is a great protectant and sealant to spray on your outdoor mat after the paint has dried and you’re ready to place it outside your front door. It’s not a necessary step, but it is something to consider if you want to keep your doormat in good condition all season long.

3. Serve Fall-Themed Foods and Drinks

A party wouldn’t be a party without good food and drinks. When we have a group of friends over, we like making a meal with a couple of sides and desserts. This could be items like a large dish of homemade mac and cheese, some crusted chicken, and dinner rolls with a festive fall dessert to serve afterward. 

Feel free to get as creative as you’d like with the menu, and offer for your friends to bring food and drink items they wantto contribute as well.

4. Fall-Themed Music or a Movie

While you and your friends design your fall doormats, play some fall-themed music as you catch up. You could even opt to turn on a movie as well. We share a lengthy list of our favorite fall movies HERE that you can choose from.