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DIY clipboard with fabric and Mod Podge
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Decorate a Clipboard

Learn how to decorate a clipboard with fabric and decoupage medium, an easy craft perfect for gifting.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time1 hour 30 minutes
Dry Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours 50 minutes
Yield: 1 clipboard
Cost: $5

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Lay the clipboard on the back of your fabric. Trace around and loosely cut the material using your scissors. Set aside.
    Trace and Cut Fabric or Paper Piece
  • Use painter’s tape around the clip to protect the back from being spray painted and sticking to the clip. If it has a plastic covering, leave it to protect the clipboard back.
    Tape Around the Clip
  • Use a few light coats of spray paint on the clip until it is fully covered (on the top as well as inside), making sure to let it dry in between. Let dry completely when done.
    Spray Paint Clip
  • Working in sections, Mod Podge your material onto the clipboard. If your clipboard is MDF, apply a layer of Mod Podge on the material before adhering it down, and then apply another layer of Mod Podge on top of the material to reinforce the adhesion. Let each section dry before moving on to the next.
    Mod Podge Fabric on Clipboard
  • When you get to the top section, cut a slit on the top part of the material to fit around the clip. Cut any excess fabric that would overlap the clip backing, before Mod Podging it down.
    Cut A Slit on the Top Part to Fit Around Clip
  • Apply another layer of Mod Podge on top of the material as a final coat.
    Apply a Layer of Mod Podge on Top of Fabric
  • Trim the excess material around the clipboard and use Mod Podge to secure the edges. Let it dry.
    Cut Excess Fabric Around Edge

Notes

Optional final step: Use clear or iridescent acrylic spray to protect the surface further.