What Can You Do with Old Mouse Pads? Plenty!
Here are listed some cool ideas how to reuse old mouse pads but also links to many online sources with instructions and tutorials how to make your own homemade mouse pad.
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Pad under Table Legs
Simple way to reuse old mouse pad
Make Knee Pads for Garden
Just carry your old mouse pad with you to garden!
Pad under Houseplants
Mouse pad will also help if you spill water!
Hot Pad for Table
No need to buy hot pad if you have old mousepad!
Decorate Bathroom Scales
Use mouse pad to match your scale with bathroom design!
Use as Stamp
Kids can find use for old mouse pads as well!
Use as Cushions
Mouse pads will last longer that common cushions!
More Simple Ways of Using Old Mouse Pads
- Cut small circles and use as "stoppers" for cabinet doors.
- Cut small circles and use as appliance "feet."
- Use as a place mat.
- Cut, layer and use as a wrist support for the computer keyboard.
- Cut into strips and place under heavy items so they don't scratch the counter or desk.
- Use as a cushion between wood and clamps when woodworking.
- Use as shelf protectors for your kitchen cupboards.
- To stop the tins scratching the shelves or to stop sauces and vinegar etc from making a mess/ stain of the shelves.
- Sit computers on them to reduce the noice from fan and disk vibration.
- You could cut them up and use them as drink coasters.
- If they are thin you could cut them into little squares for 3d pictures.
- If you keep fish you can put old mouse pad under the tank to support the glass/plastic.
- Computer mouse pads can be used in the craft room as a base for making precise cuts.
Extras: Make Your Own Mouse Pad
Craft Projects for Kids and Adults
- Mouse Mouse Pad
- Add some cuteness to your child's desktop with this cute computer mouse pad, a study buddy who?ll be as quiet as, well, a mouse.
- Craftzine.com blog: HOW TO - Make a Mouse Pad Cover
- Anna Torborg of Twelve 22 has a great tutorial (PDF) on how to make your own mousepad cover with cool fabric prints. Link....
- My Own Mouse Pad Craft
- Make your computer mouse scamper with delight!
- Oriental Mouse Pad - Craftbits.com Craft Project
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- Craft Project: Cat and Mouse Pad
- Craft Project: Cat and Mouse Pad. Mouse pad smudged and dirty? Recycle it! The hungry cats on this one are ready and waiting for the mouse to come and play!
- LIVING : Crafts & Projects : Mouse Pad : DIY Network
- Learn how to make a unique mouse pad for your computer.
- Make a Dora MousePad
- Keep your family's computer mouse company with Dora and her friends.
- Homemade Mouse Pad
- How to Make a Homemade Mouse Pad. Is your old mouse pad worn out and ugly? Or, are you looking for a fun project to do with the kids? Add a little cuteness to any desktop with this adorable computer buddy. This cheap and easy mouse pa...
- Funky & Delightful: Quick Craft
- In need of a mouse pad for my room-to-room roving laptop I made a quick no-sew version from fabric and cork
- Child's Mouse Pad
- How to Make a Child's Mouse Pad. Instead of purchasing a mouse pad for your kids' computer, you can create one that they will love using. This 'mouse' pad is particularly cute and kids love it. Follow these instructions to make your ...
- CRAFTS : Linens & Fabrics : Fabric Covered Mouse Pad : DIY Network
- In this segment, host Dena Fishbein shows you how to make a covered mouse pad that will have you clicking in style.
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What Do You Do with Old Mouse Pads?
Do you have some more tips on how to reuse old mouse pads?
Share them with us!
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- dagsmith dagsmith Oct 26, 2009 @ 6:38 pm
- Great recycling tips! 5*****
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- JanTUB JanTUB May 31, 2009 @ 2:43 am
- What fun! Faved, 5*
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- JenOfChicago JenOfChicago May 26, 2009 @ 5:23 pm
- Great ideas, I will have to keep this in mind!
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- mulberry mulberry May 25, 2009 @ 7:49 pm
- Wow, these mouse pads are so pretty they could be framed as art!!
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- Spook Spook May 25, 2009 @ 12:35 pm
- It never would have entered my mind, so am suitably impressed.
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