If you’re in the mood for a quick and easy Valentine decor idea, how about creating a loving message at your front door? I was originally looking for a plain mat that I could paint a big red heart on, but when I found this “key” welcome mat, I figured I could add a sweet message instead.
I’m not sure how practical this mat will be as far as the paint lasting once dirty shoes are scraped against it, but it’s sure cute for now!
I die over this adorable shabby chic wagon from Hobby Lobby. The pink and purple faux flowers are also from Hobby Lobby.
To apply the text, I used a stiff paint brush and leftover Urbane Bronze paint from my kitchen cabinets. I dabbed the letters on as opposed to swiping. The heart was created with the same brush and pink craft paint. This project took a total of about 10 minutes.
The best part was painting with my little guy. Of course when he saw me painting he wanted to join in. I wish I could bottle this age!
Didn’t his picture turn out cool?
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Meet Megan
Hi! I’m Megan, mom to a thoughtful teenager and spunky young girl. We call Houston home and recently moved into our dream home. I traded my lawyer hat to become a full-time blogger in 2010. I love sharing my passion for affordable fashion, home decor, organization, & fitness to help inspire you to take care of you!
Oh how cute! I might have to copy this! 🙂
what a simple cute idea!
VERY cute! Love the door mat!!!
and his picture is sweet,too!
So cute – both your decor and son!!!
super cute idea love!
Your little man is just so precious! And that rug is adorable!!
How adorable little James is! Love his masterpiece and think you need to frame it! So cute. Your doormat is fun…great idea.
What a cute idea and how precious is your little guy!
Love this door mat! Great idea!!! XOXO
So cute – great idea!!
this turned out so cute! i love those faux flowers too – they look beautiful – i might need to get some to brighten it up around my house!
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Little man is adorable! How do you stand it? I think his picture needs a special place on the wall. Love the door mat, btw.
This is a really cute idea…I love how it turned out! Love your little man's masterpiece too : )
So cute Megan! What a fun idea. James is adorable. He and Kole would have a grand time together, wouldn't they? 🙂 And no! I cannot believe it's almost February! I feel like I just took Christmas down 10 minutes ago!
What a cute idea Megan. I do love it, but I love even more is Jame's artwork. He is so intense on his masterpiece, so dang cute that little guy is.
so pretty and makes me excited for vday!
What a great idea! So cute!!
This is so cute! I love it!
Megan, this is the cutest idea! Don't you just love Target?And James is so cute-I love the way they squat down at that age.
Megan, great job! I love everything you do! Can you do a day in the life post? I'm always amazed at all the things you accomplish!
So precious. Love the fact that James became a part of the project. He is such a little "budding" artist!
that is such a cute and practical idea! Anyone with 10 mins to spare could make this. My kind of craft. I have that same little wagon, it is very cute sitting on a porch.
What a cute little mat! So welcoming. The white wheel barrow is darling!!