Pretty Mouse Pad - DIY

Making a pretty mouse pad is really simple and doesn't require much talent...really it doesn't!

You will need:  A blank mouse pad or any pad you choose to recover.  (I got mine at Ikea for $1)
Your Choice of Fabric
Heat and Bond or Pellon Wonder Under

 
Lay the fabric down with the wrong side facing up and place the Heat and Bond on top.  Trace the mouse pad and cut through both layers.

 
 Iron the Heat and Bond to the wrong side of the fabric and then...

 

...Peel off the paper backing.


Flip the fabric to the right side and iron to the top of the mouse pad.  Be careful that your iron isn't too hot.  Some mouse pads are foam and may melt slightly if your heat is too high.

A nice touch to spruce up a boring desktop!

~ Darlene

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