DIY: Decorative Switch Plate

Light-Switch and Outlet covers are in every room of your home and are often overlooked when decorating a room, so chances are your switch plates are the standard white covers that were put in when your home/apartment was built. If that’s the case in your situation then you are in the right place, as I am going to show you a quick and easy way to decorate your switch plate covers so that they add character and interest to your walls. I must add that this is all thanks to Mod Podge, if you saw my previous tutorial Mod Podge Picture Frame then you already know how much I love it and if you haven’t seen it should check it out, as it’s another quick & easy Mod Podge project that is worth trying.

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Ok, now that I’ve expressed my love for Mod Podge I’m going to show you a step by step tutorial on how to decorate your light-switch and outlet covers using Mod Podge and Scrapbook paper.

Here is What you will need:

Step 1: Turn the scrapbook paper face down, lay the switch plate cover on top of the scrapbook paper and trace around the outside and inside edges.

Step 2: Cut 1/2″ outside of the outer traced line, this is to account for the sides of the switch plate. Don’t cut out the center yet, as we will do that a little later. Cut a diagonal slit at each outside corner to make it easier to fold

Step 3: Apply a layer of Mod Podge to the front of the light switch plate using a foam or paint brush

Step 4: Quickly apply a layer of Mod Podge onto the back of the scrapbook paper

Step 5: Press paper onto switch plate, folding any excess over the edges of the plate

Step 6: Turn switch plate face down and use the X-Acto knife to cut out the center

Step 7: Apply a layer of Mod Podge around the entire switch plate, this will seal the edges and create a crisp look

Step 8: Once the glue dries install switch plate onto the wall

The next two steps are only if you want to cover the screw with scrapbook paper

Step 9: Hole punch a piece of scrapbook paper (this will create the piece that will cover the screw)

Step 10: Apply Mod Podge to Screw and position paper so it completely covers the screw and you’re done!!