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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Fabric Covered Mouse Pad & A Winner

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Mouse Pads ~ we never use them at home because we have laptops.  I have one at the office at my new part-time job and it is a weird shape.  I knew we had about a hundred of them at home, so I figured I would just grab a regular square one.  I found a decent one with no crazy logo but decided to cover it with fabric anyway.

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I found a couple of different ways to adhere the fabric to the pad on Pinterest and they are saved to my Craft Projects Board if you are interested.

I went with this owl fabric that I had left over from when I made my daughter a messenger bag for Christmas.

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  I used Heat n Bond to attach the fabric to the mouse pad.

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After cutting the fabric out {using the mouse pad to trace it}, I followed the directions on the Heat n Bond to iron it onto the fabric and then onto the mouse pad.  

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A new mouse pad in about 15 minutes!  This is at home before I brought it into work. 

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A nice way for me to personalize my new desk space and bring a little cuteness in to the work day!  Plus, I already had everything on hand to make it. I love when that happens!

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Finally, the moment you’ve been waiting for ~ the winner of the Bowdabra bow maker is

#23 ~ Laurie Ritchey

Congratulations, Laurie!

I have sent you an email and will need for you to email  me back with your information.

A big thank you to Bowdabra for so generously offering a bow maker to one of my readers!

Linking up with:

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Show and Share at Coastal Charm

Swing Into Spring at DIY by Design

Treasure Hunt Thurs. at From My Front Porch To Yours

 

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20 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 3, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    This is just the cutest. What a fabulous idea. I love it.

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  2. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJune 3, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Super cute Kathy!! So much prettier!

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  3. Okio B DesignsJune 3, 2014 at 9:08 AM

    I love this idea! You chose such a cute pattern too. I have to do something with mine because they are ugmo!

    Jeanine

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  4. Betty June 3, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    What a clever idea for the mouse pad and I just adore that fabric. I must find it. Congrats to the winner of the bow.

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  5. AnonymousJune 3, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    What a cute idea! I have to try this! I love your choice of fabric!

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  6. farmhouse-storyJune 3, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    congrats to laurie! really cute fabric on your mouse pad, kathy:)

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  7. Celestina MarieJune 3, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    Hi Kathy, love the mouse pad. They are fun to do. I have made a few in the past as well. Great way to dress up a desk. The fabric you used is so cute and cheerful.
    Congrats to Laurie for being the winner. She is a good friend and loves ribbon so this is perfect for her to make bows with her stash.

    How is the new job going??
    Have fun and enjoy!
    Hugs

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  8. Rosemary@villabarnesJune 3, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    So cute, Kathy. Great idea.

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  9. chateau chicJune 3, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    Your mouse pad is so cute. Great way to personalize your work station.
    Thank you for visiting, Kathy.
    Mary Alice

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  10. Blondie's JournalJune 3, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    This is such a darling idea, Kathy!! I love the owl fabric.

    I've been out of the loop so I didn't know you were back in the working world. I hope you love your job...the best part (for me) was having human contact!! Ha!

    XO,
    Jane

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  11. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJune 4, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    Kathy, I am so excited about winning! Thank you so much. I can't wait to try it out. Your mouse pad idea is genius, and it looks so cute! laurie

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  12. Jamie @ Domestically VintageJune 4, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Kathy, Super cute mouse pad makeover! Love the owl design. Wish I had more time to visit your blog (and all the others that I love) a little more regularly. Have a great summer, blogger friend! ~ Jamie

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  13. Laura S ReadingJune 4, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    Congratulations Laurie!
    She will find the perfect way to use her gift.

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  14. Michele M./ Finch RestJune 4, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    That is so stinkin cute I cannot even believe it. I never knew one could make cute mouse pads! You could even take it one step further and Scotch-guard it for nice protection.

    This is awesome - I use a regular pc for work and blogging - my laptop is newer but kinda only used it when I was recovering from surgery/bed rest...and now is what we use for movies in the rv room. Lame haha.

    I have an ugly wrist pad mouse pad. I need to do this. Thanks, Kathy!!

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  15. Susan EvelynAndRoseJune 4, 2014 at 5:00 PM

    Great idea for the mouse pad Kathy! And yes, I would definitely recommend a lilac bush. So happy you liked the lilacs I picked! :)

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  16. Crystelle BoutiqueJune 4, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    What a fun idea! This would make a great personalized gift as well.... Great thinking, thanks for sharing!! I might just have to make some.... :)
    x Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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  17. MitziJune 5, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Great project! It looks like a pro did it!

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  18. DebbiedoosJune 6, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    What a cute idea! My mouse pad is pretty sad looking. I can do this!

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  19. Manuela@A Cultivated NestJune 6, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    Congrats to Laurie. That is so cute! My mousepad has seen better days. It's one of those ergonomic ones with the bump to place your wrist on top. I wonder if this would work with that kind?

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  20. Tea in the LibraryJune 7, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    Love the fabric! Best wishes on your new job.

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy