This is a great "Mommy & Me" craft project which takes less than 30 minutes to complete, and under $5.00 to make.
Supplies -Switch plate -Craft paint -White school glue -Decoupage paper -Foam paint brush -Glitter -Scissors
Step 1
-Using craft paint and foam paint brush, paint wooden switch plate. -To add an accent color around the switch plate, use the edge of the foam brush and paint a coordinating color around it. -Let dry.
Step 2
-With scissors cut out some flowers & butterflies from the decoupage paper. -It is easier to move the paper while cutting not the scissors. -Using white school glue & washed out foam brush, brush glue on the back of flowers & butterflies and place onto switch plate. -Brush white glue completely covering the whole switch plate and decoupage paper. -Lightly sprinkle on glitter.
Tips -Using a wood switch plate is the best because you can make it any color you want with the paint easily sticking to the switch plate.If you want the background to bewhite you cn use a plastic or metal switch plate. -You use white school glue on any simple children's decouage project. It is durable enough to stand up to most uses.If your glue is to thick add water to it. -Give your child something to cut and glue while you are cutting out the decoupage paper. Or better yet cut it out before so their is less waiting time for your child.
-Click here to purchase craft decals used in project.
