You know how you’ve always wanted to make that perfect mouse pad, but never knew where to start?
Well, now’s your chance! There are so many amazing ideas here that will give your mouse pad some extra personality.
You’ll get all the detailed instructions and materials right here in this post. It can be as easy or complicated as you want it to be, but they’ll all be unique and fun! So, go ahead and give it a try!
Honeycomb Pattern
Difficulty Level: Easy
Have you seen these DIY mouse pad that feature a honeycomb pattern? They are perfect for anyone who wants to add some color and creativity into their work space.
Copper and Marble
Difficulty Level: Easy
This marble-look mouse pad is a sleek, ergonomic design that provides easy and efficient control of your computer’s cursor.
This DIY mouse pad offers an ergonomic design and luxurious feel, and in addition to its practicality is that it can be personalized to whatever color you want.
Circle Corkboard
Difficulty Level: Easy
This is the super simple DIY mouse pad. You just need a corkboard trivet and vinyl sticker! It’s so easy because you don’t even have to do any painting or sewing-just stick it on there and you’re good to go!
Floral Pattern Mouse Pad
Difficulty Level: Easy
This floral pattern mouse pad is perfect for flower lovers who are looking to upgrade their desk with something more beautiful.
Grapefruit
Difficulty Level: Easy
Who doesn’t love grapefruit? Putting the fruit in our mouse pad will give a refreshing change to your desk!
Leaf Pattern
Difficulty Level: Easy
If you love plants, putting the leaves in your mouse pad will give a refreshing look to your desk!
Reversible Lettering
Difficulty Level: Easy
This mouse pad is reversible! When you’re feeling a little tired of your current desk design, just flip the pad over for some fresh new ideas.
Vintage Style
Difficulty Level: Easy
I love the retro look of this mouse pad. It’s like it was made back in an era when we were all wearing bell bottoms and long hair.
The vintage style is so cool, I just want one for myself!
Donut Mouse Pad
Difficulty Level: Easy
What a cute little donut mouse pad! Let’s put it on the desk so we can enjoy looking at our favorite sweet treat – and maybe even take an occasional nibble.
This is such a fun donut-themed mousepad, I think I’ll set it down here to remind us of how tasty these things are when they’re fresh out of the oven – or right off your plate too. We probably shouldn’t eat them all but you know what? Once in awhile isn’t going to hurt anyone either way…
Snake Skin Tape
Difficulty Level: Easy
You know what they say: Snakes are not your friends. But with this great snake skin mouse pad, you’ll be able to experience the feeling of a real live reptile without any harm done!
Leopard Skin
Difficulty Level: Easy
Why you should make this leopard skin mouse pad: it looks luxurious while actually very cheap. It’s also cruelty-free and made out of artificial material, so no animal was harmed.
Rose Gold Leather
Difficulty Level: Medium
This rose gold leather mouse pad looks so beautiful on your wooden desk, it’s like a little piece of art. You’ll love the feel and touch of this high-quality leather too!
Geometric Paint Leather
Difficulty Level: Medium
This is a beautiful, hand-painted leather mousepad that will look smashing in any office. Whether you’re looking for gifts or just something to bring some sophistication into the workplace, this DIY mouse pad isn’t one to be missed! Check out the instructions below.
Chevron Pattern
Difficulty Level: Easy
You’ve probably seen a chevron pattern before. It’s everywhere! From rugs to furniture, it seems like everything is in on this trend and now even mouse pads are joining the party!
Comic Book Covered
Difficulty Level: Easy
Are you a Marvel fan? We’ve got just what the doctor ordered. This little mouse pad is straight from your favorite comic book series!
Reversible Fabric
Difficulty Level: Medium
No more dirty mouse pad! This reversible fabric one will come in handy when the other side goes dirty. Use it at home or work, and save your desk surface from dirt too!
Dream BIG Corkboard
Difficulty Level: Easy
This huge mouse pad is not only functional, but also will make you feel motivated everyday while doing your work!
Wood Contact Paper
Difficulty Level: Easy
Instant mouse pad makeover! It’s easy to fix your worn out, dull mousepad in seconds with this quick trick. See the tutorial below.
Monogrammed
Difficulty Level: Easy
There are some great (and free!) monogram printables that you can use to make your own custom mouse pad like this one.
Keffiyeh Pattern
Difficulty Level: Easy
This mouse pad has a keffiyeh pattern on it. It’s the perfect gift for someone who needs an extra dose of culture and creativity in their life!
Rhombus Pattern
Difficulty Level: Easy
This mouse pad is a great way to show your love for geometry! You can’t go wrong with this DIY rhombus patterned mousepad because it’s sleek and stylish.
Whether you want something that will represent your favorite color or geometric shape of choice, this might just be the perfect fit. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to personalize any desk,
Photo-printed
Difficulty Level: Medium
Do you love the idea of using your own photos to make a mouse pad? If so, this is an easy DIY project for you! But first, you need an inkjet printer to print the photos onto fabric.
Dad’s Gift
Difficulty Level: Easy
This mouse pad is perfect for a present to daddy. It has all of his favorite things on it!
Large Mouse Pad
Difficulty Level: Easy
We can easily find a desk pad (or desk mat) on Amazon, but nearly none of them suit our needs. If you want a more personalized desk pad, then this DIY project is perfect for you!
Desk Pad
Difficulty Level: Easy
This chic desk pad will have your work space looking good and you don’t even need to be a DIY enthusiast.
A few tools, some fabric, and about an hour is all it takes!
DIY Confetti Mouse Pad
Difficulty Level: Easy
This DIY confetti mouse pad will make your desk feel festive and lively. What other colors do you want to add? You could throw in some rainbow-colored pieces, or a few dots that look like stars!
Polka Dot Fabric
Difficulty Level: Hard
This is actually a cute-looking mouse pad that can be made with a sewing machine. However, it might be a little challenging if you don’t know how to sew.
Fabric
Difficulty Level: Easy
If you have an old mouse pad that’s looking a bit dull, why not give it some new life? Click the button below to learn more about how!
Oilcloth
Difficulty Level: Easy
To make this DIY mouse pad, you just need an oilcloth, corkboard (or plain mouse pad) and a spray adhesive, no sewing required! It’s as easy as that.
Luxury Leather
Difficulty Level: Hard
This mouse pad is not easy to make because you need an extra skill of leathercraft and the patience needed for this medium. It’s a good idea to have some experience with it before trying out your own design, but once you get more comfortable, there are no limits in what can be created!
Teacher’s Gift
Difficulty Level: Hard
Giving your handmade mouse pad to your teacher as a gift is not only thoughtful, but it’s also super generous. Teachers spend so much of their money on materials for us that we should think about giving back to them.
Gold Stamps
Difficulty Level: Easy
You may have noticed that old mouse pad is just not as good as you want it. Luckily, there’s an easy way you can give your mouse pad a new look by stamping it with gold ink using the end of a pencil.
Stencil Mouse Pad
Difficulty Level: Easy
Working with stencils is another great way to change up your mouse pad! There are a lot of options, so you’re sure to find the perfect one.
Gold Pattern
Difficulty Level: Easy
This DIY mouse pad is all over the internet. It’s been making waves recently, and with a good reason! The gold-striped design on this adorable mousepad will make your desk look like it came out of a magazine-worthy home office set up.
Print n Go
Difficulty Level: Medium
This DIY mouse pad is the perfect way to spruce up your desk! You start by selecting a digital image and printing it on a cotton fabric.
Next, stick this printed fabric onto a rubber mat with some spray adhesive–it’s easy as can be!
Gold Dots on Suede
Difficulty Level: Easy
Using suede as a mouse pad surface will not only give you better control over how far or close to move your cursor because of its smoothness, but also make sure everyone knows who has style!
And by adding gold polka dots, there isn’t anything sweeter than having such luxury at hand while working on long projects-or just scrolling through social media feeds looking fabulously idle. 😉
Pom-pom
Difficulty Level: Medium
Using pom-poms for a mousepad will give your desk an extra cute look. The best thing is that it’s so easy to make, and you can change the colors to match your style too!
Heart-shaped
Difficulty Level: Easy
This DIY mouse pad is shaped like a heart, so it’s perfect for the next gift to someone special, or even use it yourself! It’s also thick and easy to clean!
This mousepad is practically made out of love with its cute shape and polka-dotted design.
DIY Rainbow Mouse Pad
Difficulty Level: Easy
The best mouse pads are made by hand, and this one is the most colorful! The bright colors of your rainbow will always be so inviting. Who doesn’t need a little more cheer in their lives?
DIY Crystal Shape Mouse Pad
Difficulty Level: Easy
This gorgeous, handmade and one-of-a kind crystal shaped mousepad is made from rubber mat cut in crystal shape. The beautiful design will add some class to your desk or the home office!
DIY Diamond Shape Mouse Pad
Difficulty Level: Easy
Get your creative on with this diamond-shaped mouse pad. It’s the perfect way to spice up any workspace or home office!
DIY Glowing Mouse Pad
Difficulty Level: Hard
This DIY mouse pad is a challenge for those who don’t know much about electricity, but it’s worth the struggle! Learn how to build this by clicking the button below.
Custom Shape Corkboard
Difficulty Level: Easy
This one is a simple mouse pad to make, but you’ll need an extra step of cutting the corkboard.
But don’t worry! You can always use scissors or cutter to make the shape.
DIY Mouse Pad Makeover
Difficulty Level: Easy
Do you have an old mousepad? How about giving it a fresh look with this easy DIY project? All you need is some fabric and creativity to re-shape your mouse pad mat.
Custom Covered Mouse Pad
Difficulty Level: Easy
You can’t buy happiness, but making a simple DIY custom covered mouse pad might make you feel happy and satisfied.