Your office doesn’t have to be void of color! In fact, I would argue that because of how many hours a day we spend at work, we should invest in our spaces a bit more. If you’re looking to add whimsy to your desk, then you’ll want to learn how to make a mouse pad!
In just two easy steps you can add a little rainbow to your day. Here’s how:
Materials
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– Brushes
– Knife
– Tape measurer or ruler
There’s really no wrong colors to pick for your rainbow. When in doubt, I tend to swap red for pink and leave purple out of it all together (sorry purple). But you can add more or even less colors if you feel. This project is totally flexible and I can’t wait to see your version!
How to Make a Mouse Pad
- Using your ruler, mark the half way point on the cork board. Cut in half.
You may be temped to use scissors for this step, but because of the nature and thickness of the cork, it’s better to use a knife. if you aren’t comfortable using a knife, ask a friend! The good news is that one cork mat makes two rainbows so you could really do this project with another person. - Next measure out equal sections for where you will paint (a light pencil works best for this). Find the center and then measuring equal parts from there in both directions (a little more than ~1″ a section).
- Start painting! Let the paint dry a bit in between each color to avoid muddying the colors. Don’t forget to paint the sides as well since they’ll be visible!
Let dry fully overnight before using.
*TIP* If you love this project, but don’t need a mouse pad, try hanging these on the wall for pin boards!
That’s how you make a mouse pad! I’ve been using this fabric mouse pad I made it a few years ago, so this is a nice refresh.
Let me know if you have any questions as you’re crafting in the comments below! And be sure to share your version on your desk– I can’t wait to see what you make!
