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Create custom light switch covers to match your home decor. Below you will learn how to decorate a light switch cover with duck tape with a complete step-by-step tutorial.
Recently, we painted my daughter's room white. I like white because it makes the room feel bigger and clean, but it can also be a little blah. The room needed some pops of color.
The outlet covers are a simple DIY that would add some life to the room. So we got out the Duck Tape!!
![title image for How to Decorate a Light Switch Cover with Duck Tape](https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/decorate-light-switch-cover-duck-tape-18-500x750.jpg)
More Duck Tape Craft Tutorials:
Duck Tape isn't just for the garage, there are so many fun things you can make! We have several duck tape tutorials that we'd like to share with you. Like these Duck Tape Keychains, this Pool Noodle Launcher, and this Bike Seat Duck Tape Repair.
Be sure to look around the blog for more fun craft tutorials!
Supplies You'll Need to Create this Project:
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![pink and silver glitter duck tape and a white light switch cover plate](https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/decorate-light-switch-cover-duck-tape-15-500x750.jpg)
Craft Tutorial:
To cover the entire light switch you will need three strips of Duck Tape. I used two strips of pink and one 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.
![a strip of duck tape on a light switch plate](https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/decorate-light-switch-cover-duck-tape-14-500x333.jpg)
In both corners, cut a small diagonal slit into the duck tape where the corner of the cover is.
![clipping the corner of the glitter duck tape](https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/decorate-light-switch-cover-duck-tape-13-500x333.jpg)
The slit makes is you can easily wrap the Duck Tape around the corners of the cover.
![wrapping duck tape around the edge of the switch plate](https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/decorate-light-switch-cover-duck-tape-12-500x333.jpg)
Add another pink strip of Duck Tape to the top, aligning the edges and wrapping the corners the same as above.
![switch plate with two strips of duck tape](https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/decorate-light-switch-cover-duck-tape-11-500x750.jpg)
Lay the center strip of tape down, centering between the top and bottom pieces.
![light switch cover plate covered with duck tape](https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/decorate-light-switch-cover-duck-tape-10-500x750.jpg)
When the front is nicely covered it is time to remove the extra. Using a craft knife, cut along the edges of the cover.
![trimming duck tape with a craft knife](https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/decorate-light-switch-cover-duck-tape-09-500x333.jpg)
With the cover face down, cut out the rectangle for the light switch.
![cutting out the hole with a craft knife](https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/decorate-light-switch-cover-duck-tape-08-500x333.jpg)
Finally, used an awl and poked through the screw holes.
![punch a hole with an awl](https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/decorate-light-switch-cover-duck-tape-07-500x333.jpg)
All done. Pretty easy, right?
![decorated light switch cover](https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/decorate-light-switch-cover-duck-tape-06-500x750.jpg)
All of the plates below were covered with duck tape using the same method as above. They really do come together really quickly and are so cute too!
![several decorated covers with duck tape](https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/decorate-light-switch-cover-duck-tape-05-500x333.jpg)
Screw that back into the wall and you are all done! Ta - dah!
![decorated cover plates installed on the wall](https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/decorate-light-switch-cover-duck-tape-4-500x333.jpg)
Our Crafting Essentials:
- The Cricut Cutting Machine is easily our favorite crafting tool. We use it in so many of our tutorials!
- These MakerX Crafting Tools are perfect for keeping in the craft room and are always ready when needed!
- This Fiskars Paper Trimmer is easy to use and cuts nicely without frayed edges.
- These Scotch Precision Scissors cut like a dream, and you get multiple pairs in a pack!
Nicole
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
Oh thank you! 🙂
Julie
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
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
Cute idea!
Crystal Donnelly
Love these glommed up light switch plates! Cool!
Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle
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
What a fun idea for adding some sparkle to plain, white plastic! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!
Alison
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Jessica
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
How cute! I love the unique ideas for using duck tape! Thanks for sharing!
Cris
What a fun idea! Your light switch covers looks so colourful and cute!
Kimberly
So cute! Pinned! Thanks again, for being part of our party. Lou Lou Girls
Joyce
Great idea. I'm doing this. Thanks
Happy Thankgiving , everyone