I really love it when I find one that has developed pretty darkened patina, as this one has. I don’t mess with those – I use them as they are. Occasionally though, you find a nice old clipboard at a thrift store or yard sale, but it’s been doodled on by a student. In cases like that, I paint them. They can still have a vintage look when you distress and wax them, and can match any decor.
I used a piece of wire to wire the clip into the open position to brush paint the board first. After it dried, I taped all the way around the clip, totally covering the board, before spray painting the clip. Once it dried, I distress the board and the clip, then waxed the board to protect it.
How to Paint a Clipboard
It only took about 10 minutes to finish (not including drying time), but I love the totally new look it has and it’s much quicker to switch out photos on than a regular photo frame is.
Wouldn’t a grouping of these on a wall look wonderful?
You can customize the any color to suit your decor as well.
Blessings,
To make your own, here’s a great price on a 6-pack of clipboards (affiliate link).
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Yep I agree they would look great in a line on a wall with pics attached.
I love altered clipboards!! I just did a bunch with my Art Students…They turned out so cute…I’m hoping their parents love them too. 🙂
Denise
How funny- I love clipboards, too, and can’t seem to give them up. I don’t know what they remind me of-doing business, I guess-xo Diana
there are 3 clipboards for sale in my church yard sale, I wasn’t sure whether to get them or not. I love what you did with yours.
Debbi
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I love this idea. I have one of my favorite beach pictures on a clipboard now and plan to do a few more that way.
I love the painted one Angie … maybe that is my answer for hanging some vintage pictures of patents. You always have the neatest ideas.
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
I’m not sure where I would use one, but now I really want an old clip board! Or maybe just a new one to make looks old. Love it!
Jeannine @ The Concrete Cottage
Beautiful!!
I love these! So clever!
Love this! Any tips on how to distress the clipboard?
Nichole, I just gently sanded it with sandpaper.