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Plug-Ems
Toni McLeland

 





 

Supplies:

Paper or Cardstock

Sealer Spray
Xyron or other adhesive
Wood - Oak or Lauan
Jigsaw
Clear Polyurethane
Sandpaper
Outlet Plug Protector (optional: Nightlight or Plugin Air Fresheners)
Glue
Misc. buttons, ribbons, etc.
HugWare Used:
Feathered Nest by KaeLynn Winn



Instructions:

Because electrical outlet are ugly, I cover all unused outlet with Plug-Ems.

Step 1. Print out the pic you want, any size. For the one I show here it is 31/2" by 4"1/2. Spray print with a sealer 2 or 3 times, drying in between each spraying. I run it through the xyron to apply the glue.
Step 2. I then put in on a piece of Oak door paneling, because it is smooth. I've used lauan in the past. Cut out with a jig saw around the pic. Sand the edges, coat the whole thing with clear polyurethane. Let dry over night.
Step 3. Now I can glue on a outlet protector plug. The ones you use to plug the outlet to keep baby safe. ( It is no longer a safety plug and should not be used in a baby or small child's room) It now becomes a pretty cover up for ugly wall outlets.
Step 4. I also glue air fresheners on to make Nice Smell-Ems and Night lights to make Light-Ems. I've had the Light-Ems on in my kitchen for a year, with no problem. The bulb is so small and far enough from the light that there is no problem.
Step 5. I also have cut and glue on mini pieces like the bee, rooster and potted plant. This is not easy to do unless you are skilled at using a scroll saw. You can also glue on buttons, ribbons, etc.


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Images for this project came from:

Feathered Nest

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