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SWITCHPLATE
xx   SWITCH

Decoupage light-switch covers for the holidays.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Nov 1993 (v.71#11) pg. 169, 175

Bulletin board, desk lamp and switchplate for a childs room feature the same "Royal British Palace Guard" theme used for the clothes hamper in last months magazine.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jan 1982 (v.5#4) pg. 34

Pine switchplate. Pattern is furnished for a single-toggle model.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jan 1986 (v.9#4) pg. 39

Dreamland express bedroom ensemble for a child. (1) Twin bed headboard is plywood covered with batting and ticking fabric. An engine, caboose and heart-shaped cars that spell the child's name are painted on the ticking. Bandana scarves accent the upper corners. (2) Curtains are sewn from ticking. Red bandana squares are used for tiebacks, which are held in place with railroad crossing signs made from tongue depressors. (3) Heart-shaped switch plate is padded and covered with bandana fabric. (4) Pillowcase is painted with a Little Red Caboose and edged with bandana fabric. Top sheet is bordered with a painted train track and I Think I Can motifs. (5) Engine motif is painted on a T-shirt to serve as a night shirt.
CRAFTS Feb 1991 (v.14#2) pg. 48, 53

Apple-licious home decor. (1) "Have a Delicious Day" apple plaque is stenciled with a checkerboard and vine background. A trio of apples, made from microwaveable plaster, are glued on the plaque. Cinnamon stick stems and fabric bows accent each apple. (2) Apple switchplate covers for both single and double switches are cut to shape from wood and painted. (3) Wooden drawer knobs are painted to resemble apples.
CRAFTS Sep 1996 (v.19#9) pg. 72, 51

Tissue box cover and switch plate are needlepointed in a geometric design.
CRAFTS Mar 1997 (v.20#3) pg. 20, 49

Painted vinyl flooring decorations. Wreath, switchplate cover and doorknob Welcome hanger are cut from scraps of vinyl flooring and painted in floral motifs with acrylic paints.
CRAFTS Mar 1997 (v.20#3) pg. 74, 49

Marbleized switch plate cover for kids ages 6 and up to make.
CRAFTS Aug 1997 (v.20#8) pg. 24

Plaid switch plate to paint.
CRAFTS Nov 1997 (v.20#11) pg. 100

How to make elephant and clown switchplates from scrap paneling.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Jun 1978 (v.9#5) pg. 18

Tip: Protect wall area around light switch from fingerprints by covering with thin plastic from bleach bottles.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #236 Feb 1983 (v.33#2) pg. 95

Tip: Record wall paint information on the back of electric switchplates.
FAMILY HANDYMAN #275 Jan 1987 (v.37#1) pg. 80

Decorative switch plates consist of wood panels set in a mitered frame.
HOME MECHANIX #687 Jul 1985 (v.81) pg. 59

Gemstone inlays in wood. Ideas include whatnot shelves, ashtrays, switchplates, etc.
LAPIDARY JOURNAL Jan 1981 (v.34#10) pg. 2234

Light switch cover is made from plastic canvas and yarn in the shape of a rabbit.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS May-Jun 1983 (v.28#3) pg. 44, 84

Tulip design picture frame and light switch plate feature felt tulips that are glued in place.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Apr 1985 (v.30#2) pg. 60

Tip: How to make padded, fabric-covered switch plates with lace trims.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Apr 1989 (v.34#2) pg. 67

Fretwork switchplate is cut from thin maple wood.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #642 Nov 1981 (v.77) pg. 57

Seven styles of wooden switchplates to make.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Summer-Fall 1980 (v.11#2) pg. 38

How to wallpaper over switch and outlet plates.
PARENTS HOME Sep 1981 (v.5#10) pg. 2

How to cover wall plates with wallpaper so that they will blend in exactly with your wall covering.
POPULAR MECHANICS May 1978 (v.149#5) pg. 123

Three ideas for embellishing a switchplate.
SUNSET Sep 1994 (v.193#3) pg. 99

Fabricating wooden switchplate covers that complement Arts & Crafts style rooms.
WOOD MAGAZINE #134 Aug 2001 (v.18#5) pg. 68, Insert

Floral cross-stitch switchplate cover.
WORKBASKET Jun-Jul 1991 (v.56#5) pg. 44

Switchplate insert and matching photo frame are cross-stitched on perforated paper. They feature motifs of bunnies and an arching trellis.
WORKBASKET Apr-May 1992 (v.57#4) pg. 36

How to make switchplates from fancy hardwoods.
WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1970 (v.26#2) pg. 52