{"id":1877,"date":"2016-09-16T11:17:38","date_gmt":"2016-09-16T18:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/?p=1877"},"modified":"2018-03-20T08:24:29","modified_gmt":"2018-03-20T15:24:29","slug":"doily-mousepad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/doily-mousepad\/","title":{"rendered":"Doily Mousepad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-Final-with-text.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1884\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-Final-with-text.jpg\" alt=\"doily mousepad process Final with text\" width=\"2129\" height=\"3193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-Final-with-text.jpg 2129w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-Final-with-text-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-Final-with-text-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-Final-with-text-666x999.jpg 666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2129px) 100vw, 2129px\" \/><\/a>Personalize your mousepad with a lacy touch. \u00a0Follow this tutorial to make this easy Doily Mousepad. \u00a0These make phenomenal gifts!<\/p>\n<p>This project is very simple, but it takes several hours to complete. \u00a0I was able to complete this project in 24 hours (taking into consideration all of the drying between layers).<\/p>\n<p>Monitor children if you are having them help with the project. \u00a0They should be monitored closely when using the Mod Podge and the scissors.<\/p>\n<p>I purchased this mousepad at a big box store for around $2. If you&#8217;d like to recycle a mousepad that you already have, you could start by applying a few\u00a0coats of craft paint over the current design. This will give you a nice blank slate to start with.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-supplies.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1885\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-supplies.jpg\" alt=\"doily mousepad supplies\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-supplies.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-supplies-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-supplies-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mousepad<\/li>\n<li>Doily &#8211; large enough to cover your mousepad<\/li>\n<li>Sponge paintbrush<\/li>\n<li>Matte Mod Podge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1882\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-1.jpg\" alt=\"doily mousepad process 1\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-1-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Arrange your doily so that you like the way the design lays on your mousepad. \u00a0I centered the middle doily\u00a0design over the top left corner of my mousepad so that the design flows down and across the mousepad in an interesting\u00a0pattern.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1881\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-2.jpg\" alt=\"doily mousepad process 2\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-2.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-2-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge to your doily.<\/p>\n<p>Use the sponge brush to line up any small design elements that might get moved around by the application. \u00a0These will &#8220;freeze&#8221; in position, so make sure they don&#8217;t look messy.<\/p>\n<p>Pay special attention to the edges of the mousepad. \u00a0I like go about 1\/4 inch over the edge of the mousepad so that all of the doily is glued securely in place.<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1879\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-3.jpg\" alt=\"doily mousepad process 3\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-3.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-3-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Let the first layer dry for at least 30 minutes or until the Mod Podge is completely clear. \u00a0Do not rush this. \u00a0Each layer should be dry before you proceed to the next step.<\/p>\n<p>This is the vital reason that you apply very thin layers of Mod Podge. \u00a0If you apply a thick layer it will take a very long time to dry and it could end up being gummy for hours.<\/p>\n<p>Apply another thin layer. \u00a0Repeat with application and drying until the top\u00a0of the doily is a flat surface. \u00a0This will take several layers of Mod Podge. \u00a0It could take dozens of layers depending on the texture of your doily.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s key that you allow each layer to dry and you apply enough layers to flatten the surface, otherwise your\u00a0mouse will not work on this mousepad.<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1880\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-4.jpg\" alt=\"doily mousepad process 4\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-4.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-4-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Trim the excess doily from the mousepad. \u00a0You can turn the mousepad upside down and use a straight edge blade. \u00a0Scissors worked just fine for me.<a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1883\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-5.jpg\" alt=\"doily mousepad process 5\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-5.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-5-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-process-5-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pay special attention to the corners. \u00a0My corners were rounded to I made sure to create a nice trimmed rounded edge on the corners.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-bottom.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1878\" src=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-bottom.jpg\" alt=\"doily mousepad bottom\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-bottom.jpg 550w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-bottom-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/bumblebeelinens.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/doily-mousepad-bottom-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re all finished. \u00a0The Mod Podge will completely cure in 24 &#8211; 48 hours. \u00a0It might be slightly tacky before this point.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy your new Doily Mousepad!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Personalize your mousepad with a lacy touch. \u00a0Follow this tutorial to make this easy Doily Mousepad. \u00a0These make phenomenal gifts! 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