Monday Made It #1 - Crafty Clipboards

Ok, it's official... This linky party stuff is addictive!  I've just joined another one with Tara over at 4th Grade Frolics.

Every Monday I'll upload one of the many crafts I'm creating this summer!  Since I already have a few going I better get some of them finished, lol!  The theme for my classroom this year seems to be Pinterest so be prepared.  I'm sure when I start to look at everyone else's creations I will be making a lot more - this could be dangerous.  I'm so excited!!!

Here is my newest obsession - Crafty Clipboards.  I will be making 20 of these bad boys.  Yes, you read that right... 20!  I will be putting them up in a grid formation on one of my blank walls and this will be where students display their wonderful work.  I haven't decided what to call it yet, but I want it to be something clever and catchy.

Sorry the pictures are a little dark and fuzzy, I took the pictures with my phone)

Surprisingly these were not as difficult (or expensive) to make as anticipated.  I got the clipboards from Office Depot for $1/each (they are always that price) and the paper from Michaels and Jo-Anns with coupons and sales.  The best advice I can give anyone making these is to create a template when making your first board.  It will save you hours of time in the long run.  Once you've cut your paper to your liking, spread modge podge on the clipboard and then attach the paper.  Be careful, it sticks easily!  Once you've smoothed it down with your hand take a pan scrapper or an old credit card and run it across your paper to get all the air bubbles out.  Trust me - they're there.  When you have glued all your paper and embelishments on give the whole thing another coat of Modge Podge and voila!  You've created your own crafty clipboard.  These are also great for teacher appreciation gifts ;o).  Until next Monday...
Sabra