Fabric or Paper Covered Light Switch Plates

This is a unique and inexpensive project that the kids can help with. These can be coordinated with my paper or fabric covered boxes tutorial to create a personalized matching set for any room.

This would be a great craft for the kids for Father's Day! with that in mind, this project will be demonstrated using a more masculine printed scrap booking paper. You can use fabric or paper for this craft.

Let's go!

 Supplies Needed:

Mod Podge- Gloss Finish

New or Used Light Switch Plates

A Paint Brush

Scissors

Scrap Booking Paper or Fabric

Lay your switch plate face down on your paper, and cut a piece out that is about 1/2 inch bigger on all sides.

Paint the entire face of the switch plate with Mod Podge. Don't use too thick of a layer, or your paper will wrinkle. 

Paint Mod Podge onto the edges of the paper that are sticking out and fold over. Use your finger tips to make sure the paper is adhered to the little lip that is on the back of the switch plate. Press down firmly.

Repeat with the other sides. The back doesn't have to be perfect because it is not going to be seen. 

Using a nail or something comparable, poke holes in the paper where the screws and light switch will go. Fold the paper inward where the light switch will be, and secure on the back with a bit of Mod Podge.

 

Apply 2 or 3 coats of Mod Podge to each side of the light switch plate, making sure to let each layer dry before applying the next. If Mod Podge clogs the screw holes, just punch through it with a nail.

2 finished switch plates! I added rhinestones to the zebra print one for a little extra oomph. 

You can coordinate an entire room this way by applying this technique to empty metal cans, light switch plates, electrical socket covers, cardboard boxes, anything!