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Cover your light switch and outlet covers with duck tape for a fun new look! An easy DIY craft tutorial idea where all you need is a little Duck Tape.
Complete step by step tutorial below!
We recently repainted my daughter’s room white. I like white because it makes the room feel bigger and clean.
We are hoping to move soon so I wanted to do something simple in the room that would make it fun and a little bit more girly. How about the light switch and outlet covers?!
Supplies Used to Make Duck Tape Light Switch Covers
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Duck Tape sent me so many fun types of tape to play with.
I especially love the glitter tape and decided that would be perfect for my light switch covers.
How to Make Duck Tape Light Switch Covers
To cover the entire light switch you will need three strips of Duck Tape. I will use two strips of pink and a strip of silver for the middle.
Begin by laying the first strip of tape at the bottom of the cover. Make sure to line the edge of the tape up with the bottom edge of the cover.
In both corners, cut a small diagonal slit into the duck tape where the corner of the cover is.
The slit makes is you can easily wrap the Duck Tape around the corners of the cover.
Add another pink strip of Duck Tape to the top, aligning the edges and wrapping the corners the same as above.
Lay the center strip of tape down, centering between the top and bottom pieces.
When the front is nicely covered it is time to remove the extra. Using a craft knife, cut along the edges of the cover.
With the cover face down, cut out the rectangle for the light switch.
Finally, used an awl
and poked through the screw holes.
All done. Pretty easy, right?
I finished all of the covers using the same method as stated above. They really do come together really quickly and are so cute too!
I screwed them back into place and I am all done. Ta – dah!
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Nicole says
Hi Katie. This is such a pretty idea. I just watched the video on your About Me page. I really loved it and your kids are suchn sweethearts!
Katie says
Oh thank you! 🙂
Julie says
Glittery duck tape – how cool is that?! I love the idea of decorating socket & light switch covers & I’ve seen washi tape versions, this looks even better – way more durable!
Shannen says
Hopping over from the Busy Monday link up! What a cool idea! I never would have thought of using duct tape to decorate the light switches. I think this is going to be perfect for my pretty picky teen daughter as she decorates her new room next month. Thanks!
Nan a.k.a Granny Fabulosa says
Cute idea!
Crystal Donnelly says
Love these glommed up light switch plates! Cool!
Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle says
What a cute and fun way to transform switch plate covers! I have been looking at replacing mine, but they are sooo expensive, I have spray painted a few, but worry they will not stay pretty for long. I will have to get some Duck Tape and try this. Thank you so much for sharing!
Nancherrow says
What a fun idea for adding some sparkle to plain, white plastic! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
Nancherrow
Jessica says
I am so going to find glitter duck tape and make these! I just painted a room gray with white trim and I’m picturing silver, teal, or pink glitter covers… decisions decisions… lol
Thanks for sharing!
Jessica
Kelly says
How cute! I love the unique ideas for using duck tape! Thanks for sharing!
Cris says
What a fun idea! Your light switch covers looks so colourful and cute!
Kimberly says
So cute! Pinned! Thanks again, for being part of our party. Lou Lou Girls
Joyce says
Great idea. I’m doing this. Thanks
Happy Thankgiving , everyone