Light Switch Cover DIY
Post by Rae Ann of RaeAnnKelly.com
As a graphic designer and mom of 5, my favorite kind of room is one that is layered with function and comfort, but also amazing style, fun patterns, and loads of personality (which is why I heart The Land of Nod so much!). Today’s super-easy DIY is a great example of that philosophy because I’m going to show you how I add a simple cover (in playful patterns you can download) to a light switch. And what’s more functional than a light switch, right!?
You’ll Need:
- Light switch cover
- Small flat head screwdriver
- These patterned papers: 1, 2, 3, 4 (pick your favorite, download and print on text weight paper)
- Xacto knife
- Small (inexpensive) paint brush
- Decoupage glue
- Pencil
- Scissors
Here’s How to Make a Light Switch Cover DIY :
- Pick your favorite pattern, download and print on text weight printer paper. Lay it pattern side down on your work surface.
- Unscrew your light switch cover from the wall (an outlet cover works too!) and place strategically face up on your paper. Trace around the outside and inside edges using a pencil. Leaving about a half inch around the outer traced line, cutout. Using an x-acto knife, cut along the inside line. Next make a small cut from the outside corner to the inside traced corner.
- Paint a thin layer of decoupage glue over the top of the cover and then line up the paper and press down. Fold excess paper to the backside and secure with glue. Carefully press out any wrinkles and allow to dry according to the glue’s directions.
- To reinstall simply poke the screws through the paper and that’s it!
Rae Ann blogs at Rae Ann Kelly and is a kid wrangler, graphic designer, food & craft nut. Her blog features little tidbits about her day to day life & design projects, tutorials for DIY’s, free downloads, yummy recipes, lots of kid friendly ideas and outfit inspiration.