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diy mouse pad | home office accessory

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mpad on desk

This is a project that everyone needs for their desk space – a cute accessory. I’ve needed a new mouse pad for a while now. The one I have is about 9 years old {!} and I had it made at a mall keosk where they take a picture of your kids and they print it onto anything you can think of. I remember this day so vividly because I had just gotten my two little boys ice cream after seeing Santa and they were a mess! At first, I was a little embarrassed about how they looked, but since we were having so much fun, I realized that I really didn’t care what they looked like. I’m sure I got some eye rolls from other moms. But I was ok with things not being perfect – including them!

old m.pad

This little mouse pad summed up my time with them. Fun, silly and precious. So even though my kids had messy faces and ice cream dripping down their shirts, I was ok with spending the time and money to document that moment. And look at their smiles – priceless. See why I haven’t changed my mouse pad in 9 years? But it is coming apart and my mouse often gets stuck on it so it’s time to change it. But, I won’t throw this one out {ever} and I’ll find a perfect place for it – maybe as a “tray” on my nightstand.

I found this diy project from fellow bloggers at the handmade home. They have lots of great ideas and diy projects that are very doable! Check them out when you get a chance.

materials:

oil cloth {I was told they no longer make oil cloth but have laminated material which is really the same thing just more flexible – and can be found at most material stores.}
crafting foam
ruler & Xacto knife or scissors
Scotch Super 77 adhesive spray {best adhesive out there!}

steps:

1. Cut a piece of crafting foam and oil cloth to 9 x 8″.
2. Adhere them together with the Scotch Super 77 spray adhesive. Make sure you spray this outside or in a well ventilated area {with paper underneath}. Do not use it inside – very potent! Put both pieces together and smooth out any air bubbles.
3. Trim the corners in a curve with scissors. You can always use the side of a cap or any curved piece as a guide.
Now you have a cute mousepad to dress up your desk space. Keep it for yourself or give it to someone as part of a gift. I made one for me and one for my sister’s home office we’re redesigning. Enjoy!

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