DIY Neon stripe Mouse Pads

June 28, 2012

Posted 09/12

{You are Love notecards via Puddleduck Paper Co.}

I lost my mouse pad during the move and have been wanting to buy one. Since I had a stack of leather samples, I decided to just trim them up to make my own. I have loved all the neon dipped and striped pieces out right now, so I made a few versions. These are so simple to make, and the mouse runs so smoothly over these:)

Supplies:

Leather pieces

Paint pens (in stores and online at Hobby Lobby)

Washi or masking tape

Instructions:

Cut a strip of the edge of your leather sample piece and corner the tips.

Add masking tape in whatever pattern you choose.

Use your paint pens to fill in the spaces.

Let dry. (Add another coat or two if needed!)

Hope this comes in handy for some of you. I feel as if my yellow- stripe-adidas-resembling mouse pad makes my work happy work;) The pink stripe was Clare Vivier inspired. Her line is superb.

Cheers!

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Tinacious Me says:

June 28, 2012 at 12:25 pm

what a neat DIY project idea!
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Natasha Fatah says:

June 28, 2012 at 12:25 pm

Sweet idea.
xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~

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Tiffany @ Savor Home says:

June 28, 2012 at 12:32 pm

I think I could make this! I am redecorating my office as soon as the painters leave, so I might have to do this!

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Liz {Sequins And Stripes} says:

June 28, 2012 at 12:45 pm

So smart! Love the look of a rich leather and neon stripes.

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Melissa says:

June 28, 2012 at 12:53 pm

love it!

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courtney {splendid actually} says:

June 28, 2012 at 12:55 pm

Love this! I used neon paint pens on small leather pieces for luggage tags for our honeymoon and loved the way it looked. I’ve been thinking of another way to combine the two and this is perfect!

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Meghan Splawn says:

June 28, 2012 at 1:11 pm

Thanks for the reminder that paint pens are awesome! Makes me think of so many things I could upgrade with a simple stripe. Love and Thanks.

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Amy says:

June 28, 2012 at 1:13 pm

Such a great idea! I for some reason can’t seem to get enough of neons.

Amy

http://www.LeopardandLillies.com

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Camille says:

June 28, 2012 at 1:28 pm

great idea. so simple, yet the result is lovely.

cheers.

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Mattie | somethings.the.blog says:

June 28, 2012 at 2:09 pm

I’m loving the little peek of Puddleduck’s cards in the styled photo! Well done, I love the result. You’re one talented gal.

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Simply LKJ says:

June 28, 2012 at 2:29 pm

What a clever idea!

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Marissa Heather says:

June 28, 2012 at 2:30 pm

so creative & quite a luxurious mouse pad. i love leather!

http://ohhhsolovely.blogspot.com/

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livesimplybyannie says:

June 28, 2012 at 2:45 pm

Another fab project!! I love the pop of neon- perfect amount!

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Mattie | somethings.the.blog says:

June 28, 2012 at 3:12 pm

You’re so sweet, Anna, thanks for linking!

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Grace - Stripes and Sequins says:

June 28, 2012 at 3:26 pm

I love this, Anna!

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Hannah says:

June 28, 2012 at 3:34 pm

Okay this is great, and I am in the market for a mousepad. Where do you find leather pieces that large though?

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Emily Lynne {The Best of this Life} says:

June 28, 2012 at 3:41 pm

Awesome DIY! This is such a great way to spruce up an office space!

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Lindsay @ Delighted Momma says:

June 28, 2012 at 4:11 pm

So creative!! Loving stripes so much right now..and this is just so much fun! Your pictures all all fantastic Anna!

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meet.make.laugh. says:

June 28, 2012 at 4:19 pm

Really like this! My office needs a makeover and this will definitely add too it 🙂

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seriouslysassymama.com says:

June 28, 2012 at 5:11 pm

As much as i like the stripes, I really like the leather mouse pad!

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thais says:

June 28, 2012 at 6:08 pm

lovely and handy 😉 all for a happy work environment !!

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Alexa says:

June 28, 2012 at 8:32 pm

Oooh so cool. Love the modern and colorful look. You always have the best DIYs.

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honey my heart says:

June 29, 2012 at 1:30 am

great diy! it’s so simple and easy. love the geometric look mixed with the bright colors 🙂

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S T E P H A N I E L E A N N says:

June 29, 2012 at 1:33 am

You’re so clever Anna! Love the yellow stripes 🙂

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Jennifer Young says:

June 29, 2012 at 6:43 am

this is so rad, anna! i’ve been mousepad-less for over a year now — this is the perfect project! thanks for sharing!!
j.

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ann. says:

June 29, 2012 at 1:52 pm

i am absoluuuuuuuuuuutely going to make this.

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Elisse says:

June 30, 2012 at 1:11 am

Aaahhh! So fun and super easy to do 🙂 Happy weekend!

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Gaby [The Vault Files] says:

June 30, 2012 at 6:59 am

Yes yes and yes, love this Anna!

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Gaby [The Vault Files] says:

June 30, 2012 at 6:59 am

Yes yes and yes, love this Anna!

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whitney @ thecurtiscasa says:

June 30, 2012 at 1:03 pm

Love love!! Definitely want to try this!

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Bridget says:

July 1, 2012 at 2:35 pm

love it — it looks awesome.

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OneCraftyFox says:

July 1, 2012 at 10:05 pm

Aww, I adore this!! Happy long weekend, Anna 🙂

xoxxo
Diana

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Sarah Stright says:

July 2, 2012 at 12:23 am

I MUST make this asap. What a great idea!

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