Personalized Acrylic Clipboard
It's back to school time!
Make this fun clipboard for yourself or kiss up to your new teacher by making them one!
My favorite thing about using clear acrylic clipboard is that you can create a design on the back side of them so the front side is smooth & usable!
Supplies:
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Vinyl (or adhesive shelf paper)
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Spray paint (I used 3 different colors)
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Mixed media, scrapbooking papers, tissue paper, deli paper, etc.
Instructions:
If you're a visual learner, I made this video just for you!
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Use your photo editing program and any font you desire to create the text you want on your clipboard...save it as a .jpg. Open up ScanNCutCanvas and use the Image Tracing function to import and trace your text. Add other designs if desired and then save as an .fcm file onto your USB stick.
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Pop your USB stick into your ScanNCut and retrieve your design. Flip the text so that when you apply it to the back side of your clipboard it will be readable. Cut out the design using vinyl.
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Weed out the vinyl to remove the negative area. Use transfer tape to transfer the vinyl onto the BACK side of your clipboard.
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In a well ventilated area spray paint the backside of the clipboard making sure to be careful not to get any paint on the front side. Allow to dry as instructed in the manufacturer's instructions.
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Remove the vinyl and allow to cure overnight.
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Decoupage mixed media papers (I used deli papers that I had created with my gelli plate) or patterned scrapbook paper, etc onto the back side of the clipboard. Allow to dry overnight.
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Tie a coordinating ribbon onto the clip.
This clipboard is so fun to make and is long lasting so it will really hold up to being used daily!
sponsor: Brother International
Disclosure: I am a paid consultant for Brother International Corporation and have received a ScanNCut from Brother to evaluate. However, the opinions expressed are entirely my own and based on my use of the product.
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