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I have to admit that my paper clutter has gotten out of control lately… to-do lists, post-its, receipts, mail. I just can’t keep up. I decided a clipboard would help keep my to-do list in check, and if the clipboard was cute and colorful I might be more inclined to work on that list.
The Dollar Store is my go-to place for basic office supplies. I snagged 2 clipboards (I made one or my mom). Since everything else came from my craft stash, this was literally a $2 project. $2 and the better part of nap time. That’s it!
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What you need to make this Dollar Store Clipboard Craft
- mod podge (I prefer this kind – I like the finish for these types of projects)
- brushes
- masking tape
- scrapbook paper – any pattern you like
- craft paint – to coordinate with your scrapbook paper
- scissors
Dollar Store Clipboard Craft – Tutorial
- Gather your supplies (listed above)
- Paint the edges around the clipboard white (or whatever color you would like).
- Paint the whole back of the clipboard a solid color. Let dry.
- Apply masking tape to the back of the clipboard – whatever design you would like.
- Paint inside the tape. Don’t let the paint fully dry.
- While the paint is slightly tacky (not completely dry), peel off the tape at an angle. Allow paint to fully dry. Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge and allow to dry.
- Flip over the clipboard. Using scrap paper, trace an outline around the clip of the clipboard.
- Trace the template onto the back of your scrapbook paper. Cut out along the outline of the clip.
- Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the front of the clipboard.
- Place the scrapbook paper down over the wet Mod Podge and smooth out any wrinkles or bubbles. Wait 15 minutes to allow the Mod Podge to dry.
- Flip over the clipboard. Trim away any excess scrapbook paper.
- Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge and allow to dry.
That’s it! Like I said, I made a second clipboard for my mom – I think she is going to use it for charts at work. Here’s the finished product:
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I’m already using my clipboard at home, hasn’t made it to my office yet:)
These turned out cute! 🙂
This is so cute. My 3 year old son would love this. He is always trying to be like me and make lists. I made him a homemade clipboard with cardboard and a chip clip. He gets it out and walks around drawing saying he is making lists. I will have to make a few of these.
Awesome! I love it … and I bought one of these clipboards recently because I couldn’t resist and I knew I would have a use for it!
Stacy
Stopping by from the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop
These are so cute! I love decked out office supplies. I am always more productive when the things on my desk are pretty!
This is a great idea. I love the dollar store, too.
I love this idea! Lately I have been presenting social media workshops and hand around a clipboard for email collection. I think this would be great and affordable to do. I think rather than using Scrap Book paper I am will print my logo on quality paper replacement! Nothing like taking branding to the next level! Thanks for sharing!
That is such a great idea! Thanks for the kind words.
I should do this and use the clipboard on the days I don’t need the whole 3 ring binder. I love the effect you got with the tape.
Pinning it!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
You make it look so easy! Love the idea 🙂
This is great! I love anything that involves the dollar store. I also have piles of scrapbook paper that could be used on this. I recently took a clipboard we had and stained it, so I think I’ll add scrapbook paper to that back!
These are super cute!
Very cute! I have an ugly clipboard that I carry around with my crochet patterns…ugly mess! I think I just might dig into my ginormous scrapbook paper stash and try this!
I love Dollar store crafts – great share! Hopped over from Katherine’s Corner, happy Thankful Thursday!
Love this .. pinned ! 🙂 Thank you
That is so clever! Love the thriftiness of it as well. Thank you for sharing your wonderful blog at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop . Watch for you feature on Monday xo
Great share love the ideas!
The teacher in me is screaming yes… I love it! Thanks for stopping by the WYWW link up!
Very cute! Love the back, too! Thanks for linking up to What You Wish Wednesday. Come back on Wednesday!
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SOOO Cute and easy, I need to make these for my classroom! I just duct tape everything which can get a bit tacky 🙂 this is adorable. Thanks for linking up last week to Friday Favorites, hope to see you this week too!
I love this idea and will have to make a couple for me!! Keep the pretty ones away from boy and man hands. *s* Pinned
I love the scrap book paper you choose! And I’m smitten that you painted the back of the board as well as the front. Perfect way to class up a dollar store purchase!! Thanks for linking up with Creative Spark!
I love this Idea
i love this idea. thanks
So glad you like it Asha!