How to decoupage a light switchplate

[nolagranolapwd]

i was wondering if the paper on the inside would catch fire/ not be safe?

[WiliwiliMongoose1]

Love the You Are Here arrow!

[lcdemers]

@WiliwiliMongoose1 Thanks! It's one of my favorite and most popular! Iconic.

[Wendywen74]

This was soooooo helpful!! Thanks for taking the time to make this tutorial:)

[nikie350]

So cool!

[TexasLover7]

What an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing the how-to. Where did you get your "Arrow" paper? Just another tip: One can also "paint" the screws the same color as the paper using a waterproof marker, paint or fingernail polish, just so the white doesn't stand out. Love it!

[aariyabalsk]

hi,

I was very inspired by your decoupage art on switch plates and made a few. Just wanted to say thanks for putting up the tutorial. Also, I have mentioned your video on my blog as my inspiration. you can visit my blog to see my creations!. Thanks once again for such a creative inspiration.

scatterbraincrafter.blogspot dot com

AaRiya Balsk

[CloseEmbrace]

that is so cool :)

[nescalada]

I love this but I have a question if you're printing out an image what dimensions do you make the image so it fits perfectly?

[lcdemers]

@nescalada That's a good question. I made up a template to use to help me with size and placement. I also often print a draft and hold it next to the switchplate in front of a light to make sure it's the size and placement I want. I think that is the easiest way to make sure your image is the way you want it.

I typically use the larger switchplates but they all vary in size. Measure yours to get a better idea of what your image size should be. I hope this helps.

[lcdemers]

@avallonmist @avallonmist

@avallonmist Thank you so much for your feedback. I appreciate hearing it.  Let me know if you have any questions.

I'd love to see your end product when finished. Feel free to send me a pic at info [at] alamodestuff [dot] com.

[BlueLazyTiger]

You are great : )

Stupid John from expert village just made me watch about a dozen videos just to explain to me how to do the light switch decoration thing.-_-

You resumed everything in a single video thank GOD and you for making things much simpler.

I'm giving you thumbs up : )

You are an angel.

[lcdemers]

@BlueLazyTiger Thank you for your comment! I appreciate the feedback.

The project isn't difficult, so I'm glad my instructions reflect that. Let me know if you have any questions!

[stylst0123]

That is so cool and easy! I saw these @ the farmers market in my area I am totally going to make a bunch

[Dallas7]

Quick question. Did you use a printed out image? I would like to use printed out images on a project im doing, but was wondering in the mod podge would possible make the ink run?

[lcdemers]

@Dallas7

Yes, I printed my image myself. It depends on your printer and ink, not the mod podge. I'd let the ink dry, then dab the first layer of mod podge first. If you brush it, it is more likely to smear. Black is the color to watch most.

I hope that helps. Let me know if you have other questions!

[Shane1163]

thanks! I'm thinking about trying this so I come on here to find out how to do it urs was the first I found.. I'd paint the screws tho, like for the arrow paint the screws red to match it so it doesn't stick out so bad

[RitaHutchesonCobbs]

Excellent!!!! My hubby got some switch plates in a stash from our local Habbitat Store...gonna use this...