I was inspired by page 81 in the new Paper Crafts magazine Room to Room. 7gypsies Veneto and Alpha papers were used.
First, remove switchplate. Trace switchplate onto wrong side of patterned paper, marking interior rectangles for the light switches too. Add 1" margin to outer lines and cut out. Carefully cut out small rectangles for the light switches.
Using a Couzzle, choose an oval that best suits your particular light switch. Cut out on complementary patterned paper (7gypsies Alpha). Line up switchplate on top of oval and mark small rectangles for light switches. Neatly cut out small rectangles. Add rub-ons (Making Memories used here) or embellish as desired.
Stitch around rectangle and oval, sponge and distress as needed. Adhere large rectangle piece over switchplate, using care to align small rectangle cut-outs with their respective openings, and mount to wall. Adhere oval (again, aligning small rectangle cut-outs) with glue dots, concealing screws.
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9/19/2007
switchplate cover
I was inspired by page 81 in the new Paper Crafts magazine Room to Room. 7gypsies Veneto and Alpha papers were used.
First, remove switchplate. Trace switchplate onto wrong side of patterned paper, marking interior rectangles for the light switches too. Add 1" margin to outer lines and cut out. Carefully cut out small rectangles for the light switches.
Using a Couzzle, choose an oval that best suits your particular light switch. Cut out on complementary patterned paper (7gypsies Alpha). Line up switchplate on top of oval and mark small rectangles for light switches. Neatly cut out small rectangles. Add rub-ons (Making Memories used here) or embellish as desired.
Stitch around rectangle and oval, sponge and distress as needed. Adhere large rectangle piece over switchplate, using care to align small rectangle cut-outs with their respective openings, and mount to wall. Adhere oval (again, aligning small rectangle cut-outs) with glue dots, concealing screws.
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8 comments:
What a cool switchplate! Dang! I've covered switch plates before--I could do this! Why have I never thought of it? Thanks, Cindy!
What a fun way to dress up those boring old switchplates! LOVE the sentiment, too.....now if I could just remember to do that! *wink*
Oh my gosh! How cool! I have been wanting to do some of these switchplates and outlet covers for a while but was so sick the last couple of weeks I didn't even care. :)
This is beautiful!
beautiful Cindy
Brilliant! I love it!
This is so cool...and gorgeous, Cindy! Wow!
Oh myyyyy! I've covered switchplate covers with scrapbook papers ... but you've stepped up to the "Cindy" level, my dear!! ((hugs)))
~Tex
How inspiring ... what a great reminder everytime you turn the lights on or off ... love it.
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