Mouse Pad Make-Over

Materials:

mouse pad - ours measured 8" x 9"
double-sided adhesive sheet
suede paper
approximately 20" cording or braid
approximately 20" fringe
fabric glue or hot glue for attaching fringe and cording
scissors
pencil

1. Peel the backing from one side of the adhesive sheet and apply to the back side of the suede paper (figure A).

2. Place mouse pad on the back side of the suede paper and trace around it. Cut out (figure B).

3. Peel off the backing on the second side of the adhesive sheet and apply the adhesive to the mouse pad. This should fit exactly. As you peel the backing off with one hand press the suede paper down onto the mouse pad with the other hand to eliminate any bubbles or wrinkles (figure C).

Note: Frequently fringe, cording and braid tend to fray when cut. It helps to add a drop of the fabric adhesive to the ends as you cut or apply to the top of the fringe or cording. Just allow to dry and then cut through the glue.