Experimenting

I have been playing around with a plastic light switch "thingy".  I'm sure my husband could tell me what they are actually called but he's not here.

Really, I'm just experimenting with a bunch of different things.  So far I have:

• colored the thingy with my New Leaf Copic marker
• gone over the New Leaf with the Copic colorless blender
• painted two layers of Gesso over top
• Stamped with Stazon
• Colored a wee bit more with Copics

Now I'm thinking about adding a layer (or two) of Mod podge.

DH saw it the other day and asked what it was.  I told him I was just experimenting with stuff.  He replied "YOU?!!! - I thought it was Annabelle's".  I guess it is safe to say that this would not be a welcome addition to any of the light switches in our house.  Maybe I'll make him one for Christmas! <grin>

Comments

[~liz]

You could cover it first with paper then decorate. It is called a face plate. Or you could stamp paper first using face plate as a template and then paste it onto the face plate all finished. Similar to wall paper. Funny

[Gail]

You can also get clear face plates. Just create and line the inside and mount. Fun idea for kids rooms, powder baths with seasonal themes, um. Might have to give it a try.

[Rhiannon]

I love what you did with actual light switch "thingy" (so the technical term I would have used :) I like how it looks kind of weathered...very pretty.!

[Novell]

it's called a light switch plate. You are so silly!

[juliehrr]

I am so ROLLING!!! "Thingy" works for me! *grin*

[Michelle M White]

The "altered" artist in you is coming out!!! I love it!!!