DIY Mod Podge Switch-plate Cover

I've seen this idea floating around the Internet and have always wanted to give it a try. I found a great tutorial via shealynns-faerie-shoppe blog that gave some great tips on how to makes these covers.

Here's what you will need:

Switch-plate cover

foam brush

X-acto knife

Mod Podge

Fabric/scrapbook paper

scissors

I started the project with the intention of using fabric. I changed to scrapbook paper once I realized the fabric I wanted to use was too think and I didn't have the correct Mod Podge to make it stick well enough. 

Start by cutting your paper slightly larger than the plate you are going to cover. then apply Mod Podge with foam brush to plate and paper. Lay paper on plate and smooth out any wrinkles or bubbles. If you get bubble use a damp finger to smooth out. Wait for this coat to dry before applying the next.

Once dry cut excess paper around outer edge of plate.

Apply a coat of Mod Podge to surface of plate. And let dry completely. After this coat I cut out the opening for the switch with the x-acto knife along with the holes for the screws. You could do this at anytime but I wanted the paper to be firm before I cut it. 

Apply another coat of Mod Podge and let dry... Repeat 2 more times letting each coat dry in between fully. If you are covering a plate that is used more frequently you could then spray a clear coat to seal it.

 Here is the finished project. This is the plate for my craft room and it matches the room great. After doing this project I also did my son's switch-plate cover in Spider man scrapbook paper and it turned out awesome! 

Frame Art

I first saw a piece of art like this at one of my favorite local stores to go to called The Comforts of Ella's. I had a frame that already had an aged looked to it but was missing the wire on the back. Here is a little step by step on what I did to make this cute piece of art!

Brand new aged frame

I cut a piece wire slightly longer than the width of the frame. I then stapled one side of the wire and folded the wire down to hold. I then pulled the wire tight and stapled the other side. I chose to put my wire in the middle of the frame, but you could put it anywhere  you wanted.

Here is a look at the frame with wire done. 

 I then went in search of a quote that I liked. I found this and loved the message it had. I typed it up on the computer using Typewriter font and printed it on heavy card stock paper. The mini clothes pin I found at the local craft store.

Here is another look. I really like how simple it looks and how you could change the saying