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DIY Photo Clipboard

06/30/2014 · Kelly Rowe · 45 Comments

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I am so super excited about todays project!  Guess what?  And I think you’re going to like it!  DIY Photo Clipboard — a simple and versatile DIY that will make a great weekend project!

Simple and lovely DIY Photo Clipboards with livelaughrowe.comDIY Photo Clipboards

Lately, I’ve been seeing so many fabulous photo holders or wall art using stain.  I decided it was my time {hee-hee}.  A few weeks I ago I scored some Jim Holtz clipboard clips at JoAnn’s and set them aside for when the inspiration hit me.  The time finally arrived and I was ready to give this DIY Photo Clipboard a try.  YAY!

Fabulous DIY Photo Clipboard for photographs, printables or lovely wall decor with livelaughrowe.comFriends, I am in love!  Even without the clipboard, these pieces would make fantastic wall decor and you can do stripes, arrows, polka dots, letters, etc.

Let’s grab a few supplies and get this party started, shall we?

Supplies for DIY Photo ClipboardDIY Photo Clipboard

Supplies:

3M™ Safety Products (i.e. eye wear)
4 foot 1 x 12 board
3M™ Advanced Abrasives  (3M Sandblaster Pro sandpaper sheets, Medium and Fine)
Power Sander
3M™ Safe Release™ Painter’s Tape
Minwax ® Stain in Provincial
Foam Brush (for paint)
Staining Brush (and rags)
White Acrylic Paint
Clipboard Clips

Steps 1-4 of DIY Photo Clip BoardSteps 1-4

Step One:
Cut your 1×12 cut into 14″ length pieces, we were able to get three out of this board; however, I only used two.

Step Two:
Using sander, round all edges and corners of the board.  I also ran it on both side of the board as well.

Step Three:
Brush on your stain and wipe off with a rag.  I stained my entire board (front and back).

Step Four:
Determine your design.  Here I decided on stripes, I did a second one with an arrow and a strip (see below).

Steps 5-8 DIY Photo ClipboardSteps 5-8

Step Five:
Paint on your stripes.  One my boards, I chose not to allow my stain to dry completely sot that my white wasn’t a bright white. In doing this, the stain soaked through the paint a bit, giving it a vintage look.  If you look at the pictures above closely, you can see the bright white going on and how it dried below.  The stripes were NOT sanded at all.  Pretty great, right?

Allow your stain to dry completely before stenciling on your design if you’re wanting the paint to bright white.

Step Six:
Remove the painters tape

Step Seven:
And then I sanded around all of the edges and corners again to add a little extra character.

Step Eight:
Attach clipboard (or hardware of choice).

Two fabulous photo clipboards made with wood, stain and stenciling! fabulous stained and stenciled photo clipboardsI have big plans for these beauties!  What do you think?

Beautiful DIY Photo or Printable Clipboards!One is officially hanging on the gallery wall in my dining room.

UPDATE!  So many of you asked about the “You Are My Sunshine Printable”.  
Guess what?  I created one just for YOU!  Grab your printable today!

Aaaand in honor of National Safety Month, enjoy:

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  1. Amy W says

    06/30/2014 at 12:53 am

    These turned out FABULOUS! Pinning like crazy right now.

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/01/2014 at 7:55 pm

      Aw…thanks so much Amy! Appreciate it. Enjoy the rest of your week. xo.

  2. TidyMom says

    06/30/2014 at 10:30 am

    these are so fun Kelly!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/01/2014 at 7:55 pm

      Thanks so much! 🙂 HUGS!

  3. Alyssa says

    06/30/2014 at 12:45 pm

    These are so cute!! I am in especially in love with the printables! Did you make them yourself? I would love the link!
    Alyssa

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    • Kelly Rowe says

      06/30/2014 at 9:37 pm

      Hi Alyssa! Thanks so much for your kind words. Unfortunately, I did not make the printables; however, I’m thinking I might need to. They seem to be a big hit 🙂

    • Alyssa says

      06/30/2014 at 10:56 pm

      Thanks for the reply!:) Gotcha, sounds like they were from Michaels, can’t believe I never saw them, the Sunshine quote is my all time favorite. You have great taste! :p
      Alyssa

    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/15/2014 at 9:25 am

      Guess what Alyssa? I made a similar “You Are My Sunshine” printable since so many asked about the one styled in the photos. You can find it here: https://livelaughrowe.com/you-are-my-sunshine-printable/

  4. keri @ shaken together says

    06/30/2014 at 4:57 pm

    These are FANTASTIC, Kelly – LOVE Them!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/01/2014 at 7:53 pm

      Thanks so much Keri! Appreciate it. xo.

  5. Vanessa says

    06/30/2014 at 9:30 pm

    WHERE did you get the “You Are My Sunshine” print?? I’ve been looking for a good one in gray and white for a long time!! Completely adorable project!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      06/30/2014 at 9:36 pm

      Hi Vanessa! Thanks so much for your kind words. I got that print in a pack of chalkboard prints from Michaels awhile ago. I guess I need to create one — that print seems to be a BIG hit 😉

    • Vanessa says

      06/30/2014 at 10:18 pm

      Aw I should go poke around to see if they still carry something similar! Love it!

    • Vanessa says

      07/15/2014 at 9:52 am

      Ahhhh!!! You just made my day!! Thank you SO much!!

    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/17/2014 at 7:11 pm

      Aw, thanks Vanessa! Appreciate it. 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend! xo.

    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/15/2014 at 9:26 am

      Hi Vanessa! Since so many followers inquired about the “You Are My Sunshine” printable, I went ahead and made one 🙂 You can find it here: https://livelaughrowe.com/you-are-my-sunshine-printable/ Cheers!

  6. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    07/01/2014 at 7:35 pm

    These are just fabulous, Kelly! Pinned as always. xo

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/01/2014 at 7:56 pm

      Thanks Claire! HUGS!

  7. Ashley @ Cherished Bliss says

    07/02/2014 at 9:53 am

    I LOVE these Kelly! : ) Pinning!

    Reply
  8. Stacy Risnemay says

    07/02/2014 at 2:49 pm

    I adore these! So vintage industrial chic!

    Reply
  9. Tania // Run to Radiance says

    07/02/2014 at 2:54 pm

    LOVE this!! I made some chalkboard clipboards but I love, love, love these!! I think even more than the chalkboard ones! 🙂 Pinning!!

    Reply
  10. sharon garofalow says

    07/02/2014 at 3:04 pm

    These are so great! I love how you styled them. It would be an awesome way to showcase my kid’s art work!

    Reply
  11. Amy Anderson says

    07/02/2014 at 6:07 pm

    I love that look Kelly – these are beautiful!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/02/2014 at 11:29 pm

      Thanks so much, Amy! Hugs.

  12. Carrie says

    07/02/2014 at 8:11 pm

    Love this! The stripes are so chic and I am so impressed that built the whole clipboard yourself!

    Reply
  13. Vanessa says

    07/02/2014 at 8:19 pm

    These are absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
  14. Sara | Simply Happenstance says

    07/03/2014 at 1:59 am

    This whole project is simply amazing! Can’t get over your creativity! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/03/2014 at 8:55 pm

      You’re so sweet Sara! Thank you. 🙂 Happy July 4th!

  15. Emily @ Two Purple Couches says

    07/03/2014 at 9:43 am

    These are awesome! I love the added touch & functionality of the clipboard. So cool!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/03/2014 at 8:56 pm

      Thanks Emily! Appreciate your kind words. Enjoy your holiday weekend. xo.

  16. Jen @beautyandbedlam.com says

    07/06/2014 at 8:55 pm

    Kelly – these are just adorable!! What a GREAT project! Love them.

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/09/2014 at 4:04 pm

      Thanks Jen! Appreciate your kind words. 🙂 xo.

  17. Havalah Turner says

    07/07/2014 at 1:53 am

    I just made some of these but have yet to add the clips. I love the adding of designs to it!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/09/2014 at 4:05 pm

      Aren’t they great Havalah? I’m sure they look great! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

  18. Rebecca Cooper says

    07/11/2014 at 6:05 pm

    This is AMAZING!! Love, love, love!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/12/2014 at 4:18 pm

      Thanks so much Rebecca! 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your weekend. HUGS.

  19. Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says

    07/12/2014 at 8:09 am

    Oh! I’ve got wood in the garage that would make awesome clipboards! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

    Pinning and hopefully making soon! 😉

    ~ Ashley

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/12/2014 at 4:19 pm

      Thanks Ashley! Appreciate the Pin as well. Have fun making some of your own. 🙂 You will LOVE them. HUGS!

  20. Gwen says

    07/16/2014 at 7:29 am

    Hi Kelly! I just wanted to let you know that I LOVE your DIY Photo Clipboard, and I’m featuring you as one of my Rockstars this week from Creativity Unleashed!

    As a Rockstar you’re in the running for this week’s MEGA Rockstar! Grab your friends and come vote at http://www.theboldabode.com/2014/07/rockstars-creativity-unleashed-week-28.html

    The MEGA Rockstar gets loads of love including:

    1. Shout outs on all my social media houses.
    2. A bucket full of Pins to my biggest group boards
    3. A big sidebar ad proclaiming them the MEGA Rockstar of the week
    4. And a feature in my weekly newsletter!
    5. A secret bonus to continue the fun… Yay!

    Congratulations and Good Luck!!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      07/17/2014 at 7:12 pm

      Thanks Gwen! Appreciate your kind words and the feature! Always honored. 🙂 Have a great weekend. xo.

  21. Jocie@OPC says

    07/17/2014 at 8:06 pm

    love that kelly!! and beautiful staging. Thanks so much for linking up last week at creativity unleashed. featuring you tomorrow and hope to see you back.

    Reply
  22. stephanie says

    07/20/2014 at 11:33 am

    I love this!! Excellent job!

    Reply
  23. Kimberlee says

    04/16/2015 at 2:49 pm

    How long did you let the stain set before applying the acrylic white paint? I like the vintage look that you have with allowing the stain to still be a bit wet, I was just curious how wet it was… I am sure it is a fine line of too wet (especially since you don’t want the painter’s tape to remove the stain) to just wet enough for the vintage look. Any tips would be appreciated 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      04/17/2015 at 10:42 am

      Hi Kimberlee. The wood absorbs the stain very quickly, so the painters tape won’t remove the stain. Let it set for 10-15 minutes and you should be good to go. Waiting too long won’t allow the stain to absorb some of the paint, which is what give it the vintage look 🙂 Happy creating!

  24. Joanna says

    04/20/2018 at 3:53 am

    This photo clipboard looks gorgeous. Awesome project. Add to my diy list now. Thanks for posting.

    Reply

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