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Old Books New Light Switches

  • Completed Project: Old Books New Light Switches Picture #1
  • Completed Project: Old Books New Light Switches Picture #2

recycle old books or magazines to make a new light switch
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  1. Step 1

    Step 1

    Get all the things you need and place them infront of you on a clean surface.

  2. Step 2

    Step 2

    Once you've found the picture you want, cut it out and place it to the side.


  3. Step 3

    Step 3

    If you're using an old book you can use the pages, if you are using a magazine then rip out some articles but just the words, you don't really want pictes on these because it will take away from you main picture. Rip the paper into randome small sized peices.

  4. Step 4

    Step 4

    Poor glue into container, just eyeball the amount you will need, there isn't really an exact measurement.


  5. Step 5

    Step 5

    Now you should be ready to begin. Throw away the excess paper clippings.

  6. Step 6

    Step 6

    Place some glue on a small area where you are going to place the paper.

  7. Step 7

    Step 7

    Start to place the papers over the glue, brush glue over the papers you've placed down, until the entire thing is covered.

  8. Step 8

    Step 8

    Do the same thing you did with the papers with your picture. Then cut any excess peices around, cut holes for the switches and screws. Let dry, then put on your wall.

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DIS.AR.RAY

DIS.AR.RAY

05 Jul 20:27

tu madre es queso :D

hewo aleasha

DIS.AR.RAY

DIS.AR.RAY

05 Jul 20:28

tu madre es queso :D

hewo aleasha

DIS.AR.RAY

DIS.AR.RAY

05 Jul 20:29

tu madre es queso :D

hewo aleasha

DIS.AR.RAY

DIS.AR.RAY

05 Jul 20:30

tu madre es queso :D

hewo aleasha

Cat Morley

Cat Morley

05 Jul 23:54

Those look fab. Shame I'm not allowed to decorate my ones, we're renting!

Naomi T.

Naomi T.

06 Jul 02:58

Does this really take 6 hours?

M.a.r.i.s.o.l.

M.a.r.i.s.o.l.

11 Jul 18:08

wow they look amazing...the writing on the background makes it look awesome...GREAT JOB!!!
im definitely gonna try this

Kimberly B.

Kimberly B.

10 Mar 20:36

Naomi, I'm pretty sure that says 6 minutes... hehe nice project great way to give your space some personality, I'm am planning a theme for each of the rooms in my house as I type.

elisha

elisha

01 Aug 02:17

thats rad! i think decoupage is like the most awesome thing ever..

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July 05, 2008 16:53
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