These custom switch plates are the perfect way to personalize your space. We chose to use book pages but any decorative paper could work. The key is to make sure your paper is light weight so it will lay nicely.
Items you will need:
Switchplates from your local hardware store.
I got mine in a 10 pack at Menard’s for a couples dollars.
Elmer’s Glue {Michael’s, Target, Joann Fabrics, etc.}. …stock up at Back-to-School time for the best prices!
A Poly Sponge Brush from Menards, Joann’s, Michael’s, etc. {small size}.
Straight pins.
Water and a cup.
Old book pages {or fabric, music paper, etc.}.
Take the screws out of the switchplates before staring your project.
Cut your paper about a half-inch larger than your switchplate to save room to fold it over and secure. Mix equal parts water and Elmer’s Glue in a cup and mix thoroughly. It is easiest to work with the glue mix when your brush is soaked. Wet the entire paper and secure the switchplate to the paper.
Fold the sides of the paper around the edges and into the back. Press firmly and evenly to secure all edges. The corners need to be folded in and flattened.
Brush the glue mix over the entire front of the switchplate to harden it and create a sheen. Also brush over the back of the switchplate to secure the edges to the back more securely. Let this dry completely before continuing. 
I found that is was easiest to use a straight pin to slide around the edges of the holes to cut super close to the edge. If the paper is perfectly dry, it is a really easy cut. 
The last step is to paint around the edges of the holes to secure the loose paper from the cutting process. Let dry and enjoy!!
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