September 8, 2010
Clipboard LOVE
I’m a little bit crazy for clipboards – they’re great for organizing and keeping track of important lists, printables, holding notebooks, chore charts….I needed a couple for some homekeeping and my kids need one for their chore charts. Today I’m going to share with you how I make my clipboards cuter with simple supplies and two little kids helping me.
Start by purchasing the super cheap clipboards – I got mine at Office Max for under $2 a piece. Using craft paint, paint the edges of the clipboard.
Then paint the top inch or so with craft paint – no taking the metal clip out – much easier and pliar free.
Cut scrapbook paper to fit – 1 piece for the front and one for the back – I also used a corner rounder for the corners.
Use some type of a gel medium to decoupage clipboard – I use this one by Martha from Michaels – no smell, so it’s easier to use with kids than other decoupage adhesives. Apply to the wood surface of the clip board and then you’ll need at least coats on the outside – dry between coats and apply thin layers. My kids love helping with this step.
Here are the four completed clipboards – I used coordinating paper on the back to make it a little cuter. Later this week I’ll share what I use my clipboards for and how my kids use their chore charts on their clipboards.
Michelle Says
These are so cute!!
Tami @ ThisMomsDelight.com Says
Cute!
Beth Says
Very cute!
Kelli Says
I love these, I think this year I am going to make all of my teacher friends one for christmas. Shhh, don’t tell!!
Kelli
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AtOneWithHim Says
Love.
Katie's Nesting Spot Says
Thank you for joining us at A Crafty Soiree and sharing such a fun craft to personalize and help organize your life! I hope to see you next week too!
Madigan at madiganmade Says
Simple and soo cute! Love these.
Jenny @ Embellishing Life Says
How cute!
cassie @ hi sugarplum! Says
Really cute! I picked up some of those at Office Max last week for my daughter’s new room…I hadn’t even thought of covering the backs!
Kim -today's creative blog Says
What a great job! I love them! Please link in your post to TCB if you’re linking to Get Your Craft On. Thanks doll.
Donene Says
I love all of the bright colors! Good Job!
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Etcetorize Says
Very cool. I love any project that uses scrapbooking paper for something other than scrapbooking!
malia Says
how do you keep coming up with all these ways to make organizing fun!
Leanne Says
So cute! I love clipboards too and use them everyday. Thanks for linking to We’re Organized Wednesday.
Ginger Says
Ca-ute! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
Sandy Ang Says
Thanks for the tutorial !