Switch and outlet cover plates can be covered in fabric; just a very small fabric scrap works! Just use your decoupage skills to cover the plastic plates with fabric scraps.
Cut out your fabric scrap just ¼” larger than the outlet itself. Apply decoupage medium to the back of the fabric. Apply to outlet cover, smoothing out any wrinkles and turning edges to the inside of the plate. Let dry, and then add the decoupage medium to the outside of the plate. Once dry, cut an “X” in the rectangular hole for the light switch or outlet space, and turn to the inside.
From the inside cover use a small amount of hot glue to tack down these small turned in edges.
I made several (pictures shown)and liked the results. Small squares of fabric can be purchased at craft stores, or cut up bandanas or napkins in your favorite colors to cover switchplates. Kids' favorite critters or movie themes can be used as decorating sources for a quick, fun room accessory.
For the red switchplate, I took a photocopy of an oil floral and decoupaged it onto the switchplate using ModgePodge glue...a
simple and colorful project! 
This was a great post. You make it sound so easy to make one. They look very professional too. I will try to make one and if it doesn't work out then I will just stick with Amerelle Switch Plates.
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