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katmom Posted - Jun 01 2019 : 9:17:18 PM
OK, so I was out working (cleaning) in the Aristocrat..
When I looked at the blah old plug plates...
Well as you know, I can't leave anything unadorned or blinged...

So with some Mod Podge... Voila' cute plug plates...

I had just enough fabric scraps to deco these...


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katmom Posted - Jul 16 2019 : 8:35:37 PM
Judith,, 'sew' cute!!!!

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StitchinWitch Posted - Jul 16 2019 : 3:02:43 PM
When my husband remodeled a bedroom into a sewing room I made covers using the curtain fabric.


Happiness is Homemade
ceejay48 Posted - Jul 16 2019 : 10:48:12 AM
Lori,
Start with one room at a time. I chose paper that was themed (kinda) for that room and in the living room/kitchen they are neutral colors that coordinate with the color of the walls.
CJ

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loribeck Posted - Jul 14 2019 : 7:20:12 PM
I want to cover out plug plates when I get time. One thing I noticed about this place when we moved in was the amount of outlets. We have a TON off them. I'm not complaining as I never have to worry about finding one that I can use. What I'm thinking about now is, " Holy cow!!!! It's going to take forever to cover all of these". LOL

Lori Beck
katmom Posted - Jul 13 2019 : 10:15:20 PM
I still have mine from Cj,, which are displayed proudly in my home...

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ceejay48 Posted - Jul 12 2019 : 12:20:42 PM
I've covered all the ones in my house, except the one Gracie made me. I used scrapbook paper and clear adhesive backed shelf paper. HOWEVER, those I did for Gracie are finished with about three coats of Mod Podge. I use Alleene's tacky white glue to glue the scrapbook paper to the plate and let it dry good. When using the Mod Podge, let it dry well between coats.
CJ

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katmom Posted - Jun 12 2019 : 3:40:01 PM
Nicole,, or from the same 'crafting gene pool'...lol!

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texdane Posted - Jun 12 2019 : 07:07:04 AM
Love them! We have some in Gidget with a "vintage camper" theme. You and I must be cut from the same cloth, girlie!

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katmom Posted - Jun 10 2019 : 10:14:04 PM
Oh, and don't forget to paint the tops of the screws to match the paper.


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katmom Posted - Jun 10 2019 : 10:11:13 PM
I posted a pic of these 2 plates that Cj made for me...

This one is with paper, buttons and lace...


and do you recognize the candy wrapper?
The ideas are endless... heeheehee...

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katmom Posted - Jun 09 2019 : 9:00:01 PM
I debated as to whether I should add some bling,, I think I will add some flat sparkly rhinestones..


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atkinst2 Posted - Jun 08 2019 : 4:13:56 PM
Those are too cute. I love the idea. Will have to try this out.

Lori, Love the idea of using antique books! My brain is going a mile a minute.

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katmom Posted - Jun 07 2019 : 5:32:10 PM
light switch plates, and plug plates are so fun to decorate.

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loribeck Posted - Jun 06 2019 : 7:30:41 PM
Our house has more than the average amount of outlets. Ever since I seen what you have done with yours I have been thinking of ideas. I have some wonderful antique books that have fallen apart and the pages are all loose. I think I will use those books to make mine.

When all else fails, look up

Lori Beck
MaryJanesNiece Posted - Jun 05 2019 : 12:54:17 PM
Thanks Grace! I'm still waiting for the perfect fabric or paper that sticks out to me. I'm going to put it in my craft room!

Krista
katmom Posted - Jun 03 2019 : 3:23:44 PM
Krista, I cut the corners like I do fabric, 90" corner, then glue the corners down and fussy finger press the edge down till it stays in place..
Also I use wooden clothes pins to 'clamp' down the fabric/paper along the edges, till dry enough to remove the clothes pins.
I use Tacky glue, but you could use a glue gun(very sparingly) to temp hold the paper/fabric in place.


>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!

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MaryJanesNiece Posted - Jun 03 2019 : 12:43:17 PM
Grace, do you cut your edges after you glue it on? If so do you use an exacto knife?

Krista
shelbyc Posted - Jun 03 2019 : 06:55:54 AM
Grace those are so cute, way to go! Years ago, I did all the switches in my Mom's kitchen/dining room with the fronts of seed packages. They looked so nice, I should do my own now! Thanks for posting :-)
Red Tractor Girl Posted - Jun 03 2019 : 05:49:27 AM
These outlet covers are so fun and perfect for a unique decor! The simplicity of doing this project makes it a great little inexpensive gift too . With my love of apples, I should make a couple for my office area!

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katmom Posted - Jun 02 2019 : 2:00:28 PM
lori,, scrap booking paper, gift wrap, fabric,, if you can glue... you can do it!
I used white glue to adhere the fabric, let it dry then a thick coating of Mod Podge, let it dry and then I sprayed a coat of varnish on to seal it.
In a pinch, I have used clear nail polish to seal small decopauged items, just takes a bit longer to dry.
Now to have fun..

Oh, and you could print a favorite photo, or sheet music.. ah, the ideas are endless,, and then glue on some ribbon, bling, glitter, button.. what ever your fancy...

>^..^<
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loribeck Posted - Jun 02 2019 : 04:58:22 AM
Katemom. What a wonderful idea. Th as no you for sharing. I have a ton of outlets here and really wanted to change them out but it would cost so much.im going to try thst

Lori Beck
windypines Posted - Jun 02 2019 : 04:43:50 AM
what a great way to dress up those plates. woo whoo

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