I wanted a miniature welcome mat for my little rubber boots.  Nobody wants mud indoors.

List of supplies needed:

1. scissors
2. glue
3. sisal rope
4. card stock (I used black)
5. tweezers optional

Cut a 3″x 2.75″ piece of cardstock.  This will be your base for your welcome mat.  Cut approximately a 6″ piece of rope and unravel.

Apply glue to your card stock in small sections.  I used thick and tacky.  Pinch the rope in between your fingers and cut a small section off.

Set into glue.  I did this in small sections. You could use tweezers to hold the sisal.

I found that it was easier to trim the height as I was filling. Letting sections dry and triming.  Trimming became harder if I let my section of mat get too big before I trimmed the height.  Sharp scissors were essential.

Once dry I brushed lightly and used tape to remove the loose pieces.  Trim and decorate as you wish.  I used black paint and stenciled my “Welcome” lettering and trim.

All done and ready for any mud that my little rubber boots may try to track in doors.