Sensational Switchplates

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Materials

Standard 4 1/2″ (11.25 cm) square double switchplates
Standard 3″ x 4″ (7.5 cm x 10.66 cm) single switchplates
Tacky glue
Razor blade cutting tool
Wire cutters 8″ (20 cm) length black craft wire
12″ (30 cm) length rope-colored yarn
8″ (20 cm) square background fabric per switchplate
12″ (30 cm) length green floral or craft wire
12″ (30 cm) 1/8″ pink satin ribbon

JHB Button Styles

Wizards & Dragons
#95170 – (5)
#23461 – (5)
#23348 – (1)
#23347 – (1)
#23349 – (1)

Counting Sheep
#20084 – (6)

Pretty Posies
#35745 – (3)
#35746 – (2)
#35741 – (3)
#35740 – (2)
#23539 – (2)
#37698 – (1)
#37697 – (1)

Cowboy Heaven
#90199 – (1)
#90201 – (1)
#95307 – (1)
#90485 – (1)
#90200 – (1)
#90246 – (1)
#20071 – (1)

Instructions

1. Trim fabric to size of switchplate plus 1″ (2.5 cm) on all sides.

2. Glue background fabric to front and side edges of switchplate, smoothing out air pockets and mitering corners. Let dry completely.

3. Use the razor edge cutting tool to cut an “X” in fabric covering the light switch holes. Fold excess fabric to back and glue.

4. Remove shanks from buttons with wire cutters and glue to switchplate, as illustrated.

5. Glue craft wire (fence & stems), yarn (rope) and ribbon (on flower baskets) in place as shown.

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