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July 13, 2014 · 30 Comments

Dollar Store Clipboard Craft

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Hey there everyone! I’ve got a craft to share, and it may even help you get organized.ย  What?!? Crafting and organizing all at once?ย  Sign me up!

I have to admit that my paper clutter has gotten out of control lately… to-do lists, post-its, receipts, mail.ย  I just can’t keep up.ย  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.

Dollar Store Clipboard Craft

The Dollar Store is my go-to place for basic office supplies.ย  I snagged 2 clipboards (I made one or my mom).ย  Since everything else came from my craft stash, this was literally a $2 project.ย  $2 and the better part of nap time.ย  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

  1. Gather your supplies (listed above)Dollar Store Clipboard Craft
  2. Paint the edges around the clipboard white (or whatever color you would like).Dollar Store Clipboard Craft
  3. Paint the whole back of the clipboard a solid color.ย  Let dry.
  4. Apply masking tape to the back of the clipboard – whatever design you would like.
  5. Paint inside the tape.ย  Don’t let the paint fully dry.
  6. While the paint is slightly tacky (not completely dry), peel off the tape at an angle.ย  Allow paint to fully dry.ย  Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge and allow to dry.Dollar Store Clipboard Craft
  7. Flip over the clipboard.ย  Using scrap paper, trace an outline around the clip of the clipboard.
  8. Trace the template onto the back of your scrapbook paper.ย  Cut out along the outline of the clip.
  9. Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the front of the clipboard.
  10. Place the scrapbook paper down over the wet Mod Podge and smooth out any wrinkles or bubbles.ย  Wait 15 minutes to allow the Mod Podge to dry.
  11. Flip over the clipboard.ย  Trim away any excess scrapbook paper.
  12. Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge and allow to dry.

Dollar Store Clipboard Craft

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:

Dollar Store Clipboard Craft

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Comments

  1. Lynn says

    July 13, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    I’m already using my clipboard at home, hasn’t made it to my office yet:)

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  2. Yvonne @ Sunnyside Up-Stairs says

    July 14, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    These turned out cute! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. AmieJo says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    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.

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  4. Stacy says

    July 16, 2014 at 7:32 am

    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

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  5. Megan says

    July 16, 2014 at 4:45 pm

    These are so cute! I love decked out office supplies. I am always more productive when the things on my desk are pretty!

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  6. Gloria Doty says

    July 16, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    This is a great idea. I love the dollar store, too.

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  7. Jeannine O'Neil says

    July 17, 2014 at 6:49 am

    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!

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    • aimee says

      July 17, 2014 at 12:39 pm

      That is such a great idea! Thanks for the kind words.

      Reply
  8. Bobbi says

    July 17, 2014 at 7:08 am

    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!

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    • aimee says

      July 17, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  9. Agy says

    July 17, 2014 at 8:33 am

    You make it look so easy! Love the idea ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. Dominique says

    July 17, 2014 at 9:03 am

    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!

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  11. Nikki says

    July 17, 2014 at 11:08 am

    These are super cute!

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  12. Laura @ Over The Apple Tree says

    July 17, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    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!

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  13. Antionette Blake says

    July 17, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    I love Dollar store crafts – great share! Hopped over from Katherine’s Corner, happy Thankful Thursday!

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  14. Heather says

    July 17, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    Love this .. pinned ! ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you

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  15. Katherines Corner says

    July 17, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    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

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  16. Mari says

    July 18, 2014 at 9:29 am

    Great share love the ideas!

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  17. Stasia says

    July 19, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    The teacher in me is screaming yesโ€ฆ I love it! Thanks for stopping by the WYWW link up!

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  18. Leslie says

    July 21, 2014 at 1:38 pm

    Very cute! Love the back, too! Thanks for linking up to What You Wish Wednesday. Come back on Wednesday!

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  19. Michelle from Weekend Craft says

    July 23, 2014 at 8:13 am

    Thanks for linking up at the Creative Spark Link Party! I hope you will stop by again today to link up! http://bit.ly/1kbGQ7W

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  20. Laura funk says

    July 25, 2014 at 12:49 am

    SOOO Cute and easy, I need to make these for my classroom! I just duct tape everything which can get a bit tacky ๐Ÿ™‚ this is adorable. Thanks for linking up last week to Friday Favorites, hope to see you this week too!

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  21. Tammy says

    July 25, 2014 at 10:33 am

    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

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  22. Kristy gd says

    July 29, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    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!

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  23. asha says

    September 28, 2015 at 7:52 am

    I love this Idea

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  24. asha says

    September 28, 2015 at 7:53 am

    i love this idea. thanks

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    • aimee says

      October 2, 2015 at 9:46 am

      So glad you like it Asha!

      Reply

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