Clipboard Coverings

Hi friends! I’m Jessica. (aka, daughter, middle child, teacher, girlfriend, dog lover, Martha Stewart wanna be) I will be visiting you every other Friday to bring you a creative snack. I love creating new things and making old things a little cuter. Be sure to check back to see what I’ve cooked up. Thanks for stopping by.


As a teacher clipboards have become part of my right hand. With so much paper work, clipboards are a great way to stay organized. So why not be cute during your day job?



MATERIALS: clipboard, scissors, Mod Podge, sand paper, screwdriver, roller, sponge brush, various paper choices




The first thing you want to do is detach the clip from board and cut the paper product of choice to the size of the clipboard.

I am an avid reader of Skirt Magazine, so I chose to use a page from the latest issue to use as my clipboard covering. You on the other hand could use any paper choice of your liking (wrapping paper, brown bag, newspaper, scrapbook paper…you get the idea).



Next, spread an even layer of Mod Podge on the clipboard, immediately apply your paper selection and smooth out any wrinkles with a roller (which you can get from your local craft store).



Once the paper is smooth, apply a generous layer of Mod Podge on top of the paper. (allow 15-20 minutes of drying time).



After the board is dry, trim any edges with an exact-o knife and sand corners in a downward motion to create a smooth finish.


Finally reattach the clip and start putting your clipboard to work, with a new and improved look that is personal to you.

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