Personalized Light Switch Covers

I am by no means even close to being an interior decorator. My rooms are relatively bland. I wish I had that ability. I see things I like and  ideas I love, but I just can't seem to make them come together.

I found an easy way to spruce up a kids room: the light switch covers! For the craft storage room/kids playroom, I made a Starbursts wrapper light switch cover! I made a cars/vehicles themed one for the boys room.

For this craft you will need:

• Plastic light switch cover (white works best since a dark colored plate might show through your items)
• Paint brush
• Mod Podge (a non-toxic, non-flammable craft glue/sealant)
• Sharp craft knife (like an X-Acto knife)
• Candy wrappers, paper cut outs, photos, stamps, stickers, etc.
• Paper towels and iron, if using candy wrappers

Directions:

1. If  you are using candy wrappers, place between two pieces of paper towel and iron on dry heat to smooth out wrappers.

2. Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the cover and arrange your items (stamps, wrappers, etc.).


3. If overlaying items, you will want to add a layer of Mod Podge between layers.

4. Trim any extra at the edges. You do not want the wrappers/items to be on the back of the light switch cover for safety reasons...Think electrical fire.

Trimming off wrappers from the back

5. Apply a final layer of Mod Podge to the entire covered area and let dry.


6. Install as normal!