Easy Personalized Clipboard

Make one for yourself first; then make one for every other person in your life who needs a hard surface to write on.
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All you need for this sweet personalized clipboard:

• plain fiberboard clipboard (about $2)
• scrapbook paper
• scissors
• paintbrush
• Sharpie(s)
• your trusty Mod Podge

Step 1:

Cut two pieces of scrapbook paper to be slightly smaller than the front and back of the clipboard, respectively.  The paper you choose for the front of the clipboard will end up being a little smaller, because it has to accomodate the clipboard's hardware.

Step 2:

First we'll work on the front of the clip board.  Using your paintbrush, slather a good amount of Mod Podge onto the bottom half of the back of the paper.  Carefully place it onto the clipboard, then work any air bubbles out with your fingers, from the center to the edges.  Repeat for the top half of the paper.

Step 3:
Now it's time to personalize the paper you'll use on the back of your clipboard.  I wrote "Miss Corinne" with Sharpie (use pencil first!) on the top of mine.  Then I cut and pasted a little birdie from a coordinating piece of scrapbook paper, and drew him a Sharpie branch to sit on.

Step 4:
Repeat step 2 for the back of the clipboard.

Step 5:
Now comes the fun part -- using your paintbrush, seal the entire board with plenty of Mod Podge.  You might notice that the Mod Podge causes air bubbles to form; that's okay!  They'll disappear on their own when it dries, like magic.  Remember to let the first side of the board dry completely before you start on the other side.  Your clipboard may remain a little tacky for a few days, so give it plenty of time to dry before clipping any papers to it!

Voila -- you're done!