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Popsicle Sticks Craft - make a picket fence light switch plate...


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Picket Fence Light Switch Plate



designed by Twila Lenoir


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switch (11K)Supplies:
9 popcicle sticks
Old pair of scissors
White paint
gold paint or brown
Green paint
Hot glue or modeling glue
Small silks flowers (or small wooden flowers would be perfect)
Clear enamel
Light switch plate


Instructions:

I painted my switch plate white, but I think green would be better, as it will show the fence better. Paint, and set aside.

Note:Now I screwed my switch plate on and then I glued my fence on, but it is safer to drill some holes in the fence to accomodate the switchplate screws, then glue the fence to the switchplate (leaving the screw holes accessible) then paint as directed. Please be very careful when working around electricity and work safely when you do your crafts!

Cut the tips of the popcicle sticks in an arrow at the top, making sure that all 7 sticks are even. With the 4th stick, cut the popcicle stick so that the switch is avaliable; the 4th stick will be cut so a little is showing on the bottom of the switch and the point is up to the top and the middle is cut out. Cut the 2 remaining sticks so they hang across the top and the bottom of the 7 sticks. Cut the tips off on both sides.

Line up your 7 sticks closely together making sure the space for the switch is available. Take the last 2 sticks and glue them across the 7 sticks, one at the top and one at the bottom, look at the picture for a guide line.

Paint your fence white, let dry and with a dry brush, brush on some gold paint or brown. just a little for a rustic effect.

Glue on some flowers and with a very thin brush, paint on some vines. Spray with enamel to preserve.

Enjoy !

Thank you to my mom for taking this picture of my craft. I love you mom!

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Reader Submitted Photos

A reader sent me the two photos above of her picket fence light switch and plug outlet face - what a nice job she did...
Thank you, Robin!




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