How to Cover a Clipboard + Inspirational Printable

Everything is figureoutable. It’s true. In life…and in crafting.

For the longest time, I’ve been trying to come up with an easy way to DIY a clipboard. All I wanted to do was cover it with patterned paper. Seems simple enough, right? Well, it turns out the very thing that make a clipboard a clipboard can be a pain in the neck when you try to work around it. You can pull out a craft knife and carefully carve your way around the clip, but that takes some skill, patience and a willingness to ruin a few sheets of paper as you try to get the perfect fit. I wanted this to be easier. Now it is. I suggest you pick up a bunch of these mini clipboards and your Canon PIXMA MG7720, because you can now cover them with ease thanks to a simple, little template. I did the work for you and now you get to sit back and print it out. That’s it.

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

To start you’ll need these basic supplies:

  • These mini clipboards. They are super affordable which means you can buy a bunch and make these as gifts.
  • Patterned paper cut to 8 ½” x 11”
  • Kraft cardstock cut to 5 ½” x 8 ½”
  • Detail scissors
  • Inspirational printables designed by the one and only K.Becca. I love her
  • Glue stick and craft glue

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

Print out this [ddownload id=”15990″] directly onto the 8 ½” x 11” patterned paper. Don’t worry, your Canon PIXMA MG7720 can handle it.

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

Use detail scissors to cut out the clipboard template shape.

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

Give the front of the clipboard a good rub-down with the glue stick, then place the paper on top, carefully placing the cutout over the clip. The two fit together like lock and key!

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

Flip over the clipboard and run a bead of craft glue around each edge and wrap it like a present! Fold in the corners as shown – this will make it easier to wrap around the rounded edges of the clipboard.

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

Cover the back of the clipboard with a piece of kraft cardstock!

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

Slip in those printable inspirational quotes and you’ve got the perfect addition to your workspace.

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

Learn how to cover a clipboard + inspirational printables! All you need is your printer and a few basic craft supplies to make this simple project.

Illustration: K.Becca

Styling & Crafting: Amber Kemp-Gerstel

A shout out to Canon for sponsoring this content. All ideas, opinions and silly anecdotes are mine, all mine. Thanks for supporting all the amazing sponsors who help keep the lights on in this joint.

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About Amber

Hey, I’m Amber Kemp-Gerstel - the crafty brain behind Damask Love, where creativity, color, and a little chaos come together. I’m a suburban mom of two, known for turning up the volume on everyday DIYs and showing up like your colorful, crafty BFF. Over the years, I’ve gone from psychologist to full-time content creator, TV host, and brand partner, with appearances on Making It, Today, and HGTV. When I’m not making stuff or on set, I’m chasing around my two boys, Markus and Maxwell, and laughing my way through the mess.

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    Figureoutable – I love it! 🙂 Thanks for the great idea & download…

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    Such a great idea – just wrap it up like a present!

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    I would like to download these free printables, but there are no working links to click on? Please advise 🙂

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    Brilliant idea! I’ve wanted to customize my clipboards for years, but working around the clip always deterred me. I appreciate your straightforward template solution! I’ll attempt it using cute patterned paper and motivational messages. Time to personalize my workspace!

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    Hi there!
    I was surfing the net looking for a tutorial on how to cover my clipboard and came across yours. I must say this is one of the best and easiest tutorials that I’ve seen. However, do you have a template for the regular size clipboard. I think they measure 9×12. This is so genius!! I absolutely love it and it would solve all of my problems. Currently, I remove the clip and then drill them back on once I cover the clipboard. lol Based on the year, it has been awhile since you probably created a clipboard, but I would appreciate any help you can give. From one crafter to another.
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