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- 01/15/2010
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- Kellie
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Don’t Cost A Dime: Light Switch Detail
Here is a quick and easy project for you all that I think is kind of fun! After seeing this post on Design*Sponge last week in which Stephanie used contact paper to create Chevron stripes on her walls, it got me thinking about the benefits of contact paper.
I have been using contact for a bunch of projects but I had yet to put it on the walls. But think about it, what an inexpensive and easy way to add some fun to your walls and you can take it down really quick when you are tired of it! I have already done a couple of things with it and it really is my new favorite resource. Here is the first thing I did:
First, I simply cut out the design (I used my Wishblade but you could easily do it with an exacto knife as well). Next, I removed my light switch plate and stuck the contact paper frame onto the wall. Lastly, I put the light switch place back on. How easy is that?! I think it took about 10 minutes :) Another benefit, it’s repositionable. And even better, when I’m sick of it, I will simply peel it off! No harm, no foul.
Do you have any ideas that you can use contact paper for? I have some more brewing that I want to try and I will definitely post about them when they are completed!
Have a great weekend everyone! Get crafty :)
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SAWEEET! Thanks again for another great tip. I can hardly wait to get some projects going with it. I am thinking of some lovely elements to embellish my room, the white on my sleepy blue walls will look fabulous, maybe something monogram or typorgraphic would be fun.
Ps. great idea for renters! We should compile a list of great renter friendly decorating ideas, we rented for years and I had to be very clever to transform my space!
that is a great idea! my sister in-law resurfaced her bathroom cabinets with contact paper… they were brown before and now they are white!! I’ve gotta try this!
Just GORGEOUS, but from what I hear, don’t do it on drywall – it’s damaging. Check out Stephanie Sabbe’s post here (scroll to the end to read her disclaimer):
http://sabbespot.blogspot.com/2010/01/tutorial-contact-paper-chevron-wall.html
There’s nothing worse than damaged drywall as a renter :( If you own, then it’s your wall anyway, right? :)
Thanks for the always inspiring posts Kelly!
Here’s a few ideas:
They have stainless steel contact paper to make your kitchen appliences look like they are stainless steel
I’ve seen picture frames cut out of contact paper and “hung” on the wall with the picture placed in the center.
You can decorate your bathroom mirror. I want to put a decorative border around mine but just never take the time! It helps, especially when your mirror is older and the backing starts to come off around the edges.
Oh so fun! love it, and love you!
Adorable Kellie! I love your “touches”.
i love. love. love this idea.
and i love your page too….
thanks for blessing us with all of your amazing ideas:)
Thanks for your comments everyone! I’m glad you liked the project!
To address the concerns about it ruining the drywall, I have used it in a few places and tested it first and so far I have not had any problem with it removing the paint. All of my walls are painted in eggshell or semi-gloss and it seems to be fine. I even repositioned it a few times and it worked great. I can see that there would be a problem if the drywall wasn’t painted. I would probably recommend just testing the area before covering a large area. I will let you know if I still think it’s a good idea in a couple of years when I take it down :) haha!
Hey we have been thinking of getting cricut at some point, how do you think the wishblade fairs to that? Any thoughts?