Today is the final tutorial post on altering a clipboard. If you missed the first two tutorials, please see these posts:
Altered Clipboard {Part 1}
Altered Clipboard {Part 2}
Let's finish our boards and see the final product!
Altered Clipboard Instructions (continued)
15. At this point, you should have put your sealant coat(s) of Mod Podge on your clipboard. I like to let mine dry overnight. You will see some streaking but it is not noticeable unless you are looking up close. I would much prefer to have a few streaks than have all of my work ruined quickly. I like the sealant layer because the board holds up to long-term wear and tear!
16. Now it's time to decorate the top clip with ribbon. Cut several 4 1/2” pieces of various types and colors of ribbon. Here are the 3 ribbons I chose but I ended up adding a 4th type of ribbon because I ran out of the pink gingham. :)
17. Start in the middle of the clip on the board and tie your first piece of ribbon. Continue tying the ribbons across the entire clip alternating colors as you go. I always work from the center out so that my ribbons are even. The first photo shows how I started out, and the second photo shows the finished look. :)
18. Once you have attached your ribbons, you now have a beautiful clipboard to give as a gift or to keep for yourself. One thing I did differently on this board that I have never done before is to add my signature and date. My last clipboard I literally used for years but I can't remember when I made it. I signed and dated this one before putting my sealant Mod Podge on top so I will always remember when I made it.
And now for my finished product! Here is the front of my board, and the second photo shows the back of my clipboard. :)
Altered Clipboard {Part 1}
Altered Clipboard {Part 2}
Let's finish our boards and see the final product!
Altered Clipboard Instructions (continued)
15. At this point, you should have put your sealant coat(s) of Mod Podge on your clipboard. I like to let mine dry overnight. You will see some streaking but it is not noticeable unless you are looking up close. I would much prefer to have a few streaks than have all of my work ruined quickly. I like the sealant layer because the board holds up to long-term wear and tear!
16. Now it's time to decorate the top clip with ribbon. Cut several 4 1/2” pieces of various types and colors of ribbon. Here are the 3 ribbons I chose but I ended up adding a 4th type of ribbon because I ran out of the pink gingham. :)
17. Start in the middle of the clip on the board and tie your first piece of ribbon. Continue tying the ribbons across the entire clip alternating colors as you go. I always work from the center out so that my ribbons are even. The first photo shows how I started out, and the second photo shows the finished look. :)
18. Once you have attached your ribbons, you now have a beautiful clipboard to give as a gift or to keep for yourself. One thing I did differently on this board that I have never done before is to add my signature and date. My last clipboard I literally used for years but I can't remember when I made it. I signed and dated this one before putting my sealant Mod Podge on top so I will always remember when I made it.
And now for my finished product! Here is the front of my board, and the second photo shows the back of my clipboard. :)
Papers: Memory Box Gossamer, Memory Box vanilla bean cs
Stamps: Memory Box Vintage Scroll E1388, Memory Box Budding Branch D1360
Stamp Ink: SU creamy caramel
Embellishments: Making Memories celery acrylic paint; Jenni Bowlin bingo card; 7 Gypsies 97% Complete tag; May Arts ribbon (pink dot); Bazzill ribbon (green); other misc. ribbon; Spellbinders Decorative Photo Corners, Flourish Accents, and Cross Collection dies; Quickutz Paige #3 and Britannia #14; Mod Podge; Creative Memories Friendship Micro Maker
Oh my, the photo of your girls holding hands praying, made me cry. What a wonderful, beautiful moment captured. The clipboard is fab. Makes me want to try one.
Posted by: Kathy T | 09/10/2010 at 09:43 PM
Your work is beautiful! Can you share with me where you found those little plastic boxes for your ribbon from 09/05/10? Thank you!
Posted by: Angie | 09/11/2010 at 04:58 AM
Angie, the plastic boxes are made by Cropper Hopper. They are called the mini embellishment boxes. They used to sell 3 sizes, and are great for all ribbon sizes. Now they only sell the minis but they still work great for ribbons 1/2" and under. LOVE them. I have used them for about 5 years or more. :)
And thank you, Kathy and Angie, for your sweet words. Kathy, you really should try one. They are fun!!
Posted by: Patter Cross | 09/11/2010 at 07:44 AM
Thanks for the instructions. I nearly always want a writing utensil with my clipboard, so mine (plain for now)has a cord attaching a pen so people can sign a card, list, etc., or just so I can make notes. I reckon the cord could match the papers once I get it altered. Any suggestions on decoupaging fabric onto the board?
Thanks a lot---Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer | 09/18/2010 at 01:47 PM
When you are making an altered Clipboard. How do you keep the surface smooth? When I add embelishments or pictures then I have bumps and it makes a writing surface competely unusable.
Posted by: Amber | 02/14/2011 at 07:46 AM
I wish I'd discovered this site before I started my business. I would have avoided a lot of mistakes.
Posted by: Geraldine Baca | 07/29/2012 at 08:00 AM