Looking to add some sparkle to a room in your home? DIY Glitter Light Switch Plates and Outlet Covers are an easy and fun home decor project!
We have been working on our daughters’ bedroom makeover for two weeks now. We shared our inspiration on Instagram, and I have been working on a few different things to make this room extra special for the girls. One of the projects was glitter light switch plates and outlet covers. When I started these, I honestly had no idea how they would turn out because I have never made anything like this before, but I love them. I think the glitter was perfect and they look amazing in the room.
You can also see our paint progress on Instagram.
You can easily make these by making a quick trip to Walmart.
Glitter Light Switch Plates and Outlet Covers Supplies:
– Light switch and outlet covers (as long as the ones you already have are in good condition, use those)
– Mod Podge
– Small Paint Brush
– Glitter (color of your choice)
– Wax Paper
– Toothpick or something to clean out holes in the plates
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How you make Glitter Light Switch Plates and Outlet Covers:
1. Put out wax paper and paint one thin coat of mod podge on the light switch plate.
2. Cover with glitter (use as much as you want, the excess will fall off) – Let dry for 15 minutes.
3. Paint another thick layer of mod podge and make sure to cover completely.
4. Clean out the holes for the screws. I used the inside tube of a lead pencil. Let dry for 15 – 20 minutes.
5. Once it’s completely dry, you can decide whether or not you need an extra coat of mod podge. I only did one coat, and it looked perfect.
Note: Don’t overdo it on the mod podge or it will take forever to dry and may not look as nice.
This is the first one I made, and I went a little too thick on the mod podge. While you can’t tell, it did come out a little bumpy and didn’t dry all the way through. It still looks great, but the outlet covers look better.
I think this one is my favorite. This outlet cover looks beautiful on the teal, and I wish they had an outlet on one of the purple walls because I think it would have been just as amazing.
I can’t wait to reveal their room! I am so excited, and we still aren’t done. Hopefully, I can get the paint project, and chalkboard posted this week!
I don’t know about you, but I love these glitter light switch plates and outlet covers!
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Glitter Light Switch Plates and Outlet Covers
Looking to add some sparkle to a room in your home? DIY Glitter Light Switch Plates and Outlet Covers are an easy and fun home decor project!
Materials
- - Light switch and outlet covers (as long as the ones you already have are in good condition, use those)
- - Mod Podge
- - Glitter (color of your choice)
Tools
- - Small Paint Brush
- - Wax Paper
- - Toothpick or something to clean out holes in the plates
Instructions
- Put out wax paper and paint one thin coat of mod podge on the light switch plate.
- Cover with glitter (use as much as you want, the excess will fall off) - Let dry for 15 minutes.
- Paint another thick layer of mod podge and make sure to cover completely.
- Clean out the holes for the screws. I used the inside tube of a lead pencil. Let dry for 15 - 20 minutes.
- Once it's completely dry, you can decide whether or not you need an extra coat of mod podge. I only did one coat, and it looked perfect.
Note: Don't overdo it on the mod podge or it will take forever to dry and may not look as nice.
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Jody Dowless says
I love these! Did you shake the excess glitter off after the first 15 minute dry time? Before coating with Mod Podge? Thank you for sharing!
Erica says
After the second layer of mod podge do you add more gitter?
Lexie Hall says
This looks awesome!
Jane Saxe says
I loved this idea. I used glitter nail polish instead of glitter and modgepodge. I was able to paint on the switchplate in place on the wall. Also can add more coats if needed and no need for sealer.Jane
kiki says
wow i am decorating my sister’s room and this is a perfect accessory!
Norma says
What color glitter did you use? I have the one you have in the picture ( but the small tubes) and it didn’t come out the same 🙁
Shasta Walton says
I used iridescent glitter (the one pictured) but they reflect the walls they are on which are teal and pink. Also, they are big glitter flakes so I’m not sure if that would make a difference but I used a lot of it. Hope this helps!
Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says
I totally want to try this. Thanks for posting. Hello from Wonderful Wednesday.