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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 01 2019 : 9:17:18 PM
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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...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4100 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4100 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2019 : 04:43:50 AM
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what a great way to dress up those plates. woo whoo
Farming in WI
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2019 : 04:58:22 AM
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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
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2019 : 2:00:28 PM
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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...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6517 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6517 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2019 : 05:49:27 AM
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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!
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
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shelbyc
True Blue Farmgirl
72 Posts
shannon
murdale
british columbia
Canada
72 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2019 : 06:55:54 AM
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| 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 :-) |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2019 : 12:43:17 PM
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Grace, do you cut your edges after you glue it on? If so do you use an exacto knife?
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
Posted - Jun 03 2019 : 3:23:44 PM
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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!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6680 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6680 Posts |
Posted - Jun 05 2019 : 12:54:17 PM
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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!
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2019 : 7:30:41 PM
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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
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
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atkinst2
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Theresa
Canal Winchester
OH
USA
899 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2019 : 4:13:56 PM
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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
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2019 : 10:11:13 PM
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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...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2019 : 07:07:04 AM
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Love them! We have some in Gidget with a "vintage camper" theme. You and I must be cut from the same cloth, girlie!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13564 Posts |
Posted - Jul 12 2019 : 12:20:42 PM
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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
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts |
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loribeck
True Blue Farmgirl
588 Posts
Lori
Alvordton
36
USA
588 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2019 : 7:20:12 PM
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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
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13564 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13564 Posts |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2132 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2132 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2019 : 3:02:43 PM
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When my husband remodeled a bedroom into a sewing room I made covers using the curtain fabric.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17023 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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