I Love to Create: Fabric Covered Light Switch Plates
- On wrong-side of fabric, trace around light switch plate adding about 1/2″ allowance. Draw an “X” in the center of the switch hole. Cut out fabric.
- Brush a thin coat of Collage Pauge onto the switch plate front.
- Center fabric square on top of switch plate; smooth over with finger.
- Flip switch plate over; brush Collage Pauge onto exposed fabric edges.
- Fold fabric edges over back of switch plate. Smooth down with fingers; add additional layer of Collage Pauge.
- Using craft knife, cut along “X” mark at center of switch hole. Fold back and Collage Pauge pieces, opening up the switch hole.
- Flip switch plate over again. Brush on a top coat of Collage Pauge over entire switch plate. Let dry.
- Use tip of craft knife to poke through fabric at screw holes.
That’s all there is to it! A simple craft that recycles old materials, brightens up your house, and is relatively cost free. If that doesn’t light up your life, I don’t know what will!
Fab! I love doing decoupage with fabric. Nice work Ms. Vickie!
Cheers,
Madge
I love it! I was going to replace the ugly switch plates in my old old house now I don’t think I will!
this is a great idea. we have some plates to replace in our newly painted bathroom, and it sure beats just painting over the old plate! thanks!
This is a great idea, thanks!
Next craft date we should make some for Tallulah and your Lil’ Whip.
hi vickie!
what a great project and tutorial!
thank you!
melissa
Beautiful! What a great idea for fast home decor.
Hee! I still have a couple of these in use. =)
Awesome! I was looking for unique ways to decorate our old switch plates! Perfect timing to read your post! Thanks! =)
Love this idea…I’m planning on painting my sewing/craft/loom/office room this summer and will check stash for something cool for those plastic covers. Can’t hardly stand the darn things, but hate the price of the pretty covers even more!
Hi Vickie,
Thank you for sharing these pictures.
Nice to meet you here in Blogger. I like CREATING too…
I would love to make this for my niece! She just had her room updated perfectly for a teen age girl.
they look great, good idea
Ale
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Very cute project! Jen
Thanks so much for the directions! I’ll be linking.
Thanks so much for this tutorial – I’ll have to try this out! Such a perfect way to recycle, use up scraps, and brighten up a room, all in one go.
cool idea! i’m always looking for ways to use up fabric scraps!
Thanks for taking the time to show us how to make the switch plate covers!
I was looking for a “how to” on this. I have a cool shower curtain that I wanted to keep for the material to do things like this!!
Thank you!!
They look professional! You are very gifted! Thanks for the tips on how to make them.
These light switch plates are awesome, I love them! Thank you so much for the tutorial…and now I’m off to find some fabric to cover the switch plate I bought today to make as a gift for my best friend for her birthday! Sweet!
You did an awesome job on the switch plates. Thanks for the great detail of instructions!!! Great Job!
Awesome!
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