Truth: I have been using my iPad case as a mouse pad for almost a year. It’s just one of those things that worked, and buying an actual mouse pad was easily lost in all the shuffle around here. Not exactly a priority. Well, this week I was feeling crafty and decided to make one of my own. Sort of.
Seriously, this project is SO simple. It took 15 minutes, tops and cost $3. That’s a three.
I bought a cheapie, basic black mouse pad cover (you could use any old one you have around the house), brought out some leftover fabric, and the beloved mod podge (just what I had on hand- any glue should work).
Let’s break it down, although I’m sure you might be able to guess what happens here.
1. Place mouse pad on fabric. 
2. Cut fabric, leaving about one inch extra around the mouse pad.
3. Cover the bottom of the mouse pad with mod podge (or whatever glue you’re using) and lie face down on the fabric. Smooth out any wrinkles.
4. Cut three strips into the fabric around all the corners, to avoid creases once glued.
5. Make a border of glue to wrap fabric around. Mod Podge dries clear, so don’t worry about making it perfect.
6. Pull extra fabric around and secure.
7. Let it dry. Mine took a few hours to dry completely beneath the fabric.
Voila.
This turned out so much better than I expected! The corners especially.
It doesn’t hurt that I was totally obsessed with the fabric to begin with. It was the runner up for Zoey’s pillow case.
It’s such a fun burst of color at my desk, which is mostly white. And just the inspiration I need while up at midnight, writing a post about a mouse pad 
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Hi! I'm Jessie, a wife, mother of two girls, and an interior design fanatic. My husband Rick and I just purchased our second home, a 1950's ranch in dire need of some TLC, in our hometown of Cincinnati, OH. To find out more, click 
Great project. Voted for you! Love your blog!
Thanks so much for the vote, Katja!!
xo,
Jessie
Very pretty!
Where did you find that fabric? So cute.
Thanks, Brenda! It’s the Petal Pushers fabric. Hope that helps!
xo,
Jessie
I will defiantly be doing this. I have been without a mouse pad for awhile now. Time for a something pretty like this. Love it! I am hooked on your blog! Love your entire home! I posted you on my favorite reads and I am using your kitchen as inspiration for my own redo. Can’t wait to show you pictures!
Awe thanks, Stephanie! I’d love to see pics
Glad we could be an inspiration!
xo,
Jessie
You just sparked my fascination with Mod Podge, I now need to go pick some up and try a few projects with it. I love “use-what-you-have” projects, thanks for a great one!
Yes, free is always better! Haha.
xo,
Jessie
Nice! I love your crafty tutorial posts best! Keep ‘em coming!!
LOVE that fabric!! I clicked the link you provided but it didn’t lead me to anything? Would love to know the name/maker of this fabric!
So cute! Love that fabric…your link didn’t work, so could you repost it? I’d really love to know the name of that fabric. Thanks!
Found it on fabric.com: Petal Pushers Impression Floral Brown (http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=218e8648-4df1-422d-b3bf-266370ca2533)
Could you do this on an already made mousepad ?
I don’t see why not! As long as the glue on the fabric has something to adhere to.
xo,
Jessie
What a great idea! Love the fun pop of colour on the desk – Thanks Jessie
Hey, I can do that! good thinkin and very pretty!
This is really a great DIY idea. I love the fabric you have used. Please share some more ideas like this please!!
I love this! What a wonderful idea!