Altered Clipboard {Part 1}

Years ago, I altered a clipboard. I have carried this clipboard to Bible study classes for the past 6 years or more. I love this thing!  Well, I finally decided it's time for a new one even though my current one is still in great shape!  I also thought y'all might enjoy learning how to make one too!  This could be a very lengthy post (over several days) so get ready!  This is a great weekend to make this project!  I will be using the Memory Box 6x6 Gossamer paper pack since I love pink but you can certainly use any of the Memory Box papers. :)  If you are making this clipboard as a gift, there are many great Memory Box 6x6 and 12x12 papers to choose from.  Let's get started!

Altered Clipboard Instructions

1. Start with a plain clipboard. These can be purchased at Wal-Mart for approximately $0.97 or at Sam’s for approximately $5.00 (pack of six).

2. Piece your patterned paper to fit your clipboard.  Each clipboard is different so you will need to size and piece accordingly. I lay my papers on the clipboard and see how I might like them pieced.  Here you can see the papers I have chosen:

 
3.  Use Scor-Tape to seamlessly piece your papers together.  I also ink the edges of each piece of paper before piecing to give definition.

 
4. Measure the top clip of the clipboard and cut out the top so your papers will lay smoothly on your clipboard.  Next, round all four corners of your paper with a corner rounder to match your clipboard.

 
5.  Your paper should now look something like this:

 
6. Using acrylic paint, paint a 2” wide edge around the front of the clipboard. Let dry, and then paint a second coat. 

 
7.  Paint the entire back of the board with 2 coats of paint also, or you can create another sheet like you did for the front and cover the back of your board with paper also!  I personally cover the back in paper. If you are covering the back with paper, you will only need to paint the edge just as you did on the front of your board instead of painting the entire back of your board.

8. While the paint is drying, start looking for flat embellishments you want to use on the front (and back if applicable) of your clipboard.  Think about using Memory Box stamps, rub-ons, die cuts, photos, stickers, etc.  I will be using a mixture of these items including photos. If you choose photos, I usually print them out on matte photo paper in black and white.  Get these items together, and next post we will begin decorating our boards.

If you are shopping this weekend to complete this project with me, some other items you will need are:

*A brayer
*Mod Podge (I use Matte)
*Ribbons to match paper

See you again soon with more clipboard instructions!

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