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id: "55d0e1348ebea80ad969a11b"
lang: "en"
title: "7 Easy Delightful Tips for Girls Who Are Bored with Their Old Clipboard"
slug: "delightful-ways-to-give-boring-clipboards-a-makeover"
date: "2026-09-03"
updated: "2023-12-27"
author: "meream"
category: "diy"
tags: ["clipboards", "diy clipboards", "uniquely fabulous clipboards", "diy clipboard idea", "boring clipboards", "pink clipboards", "plain clipboards", "fun diy project", "fun diy idea", "organizational diy projects"]
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summary: "Clipboards are great for organizing your home and office. The problem is they usually come in two kinds: plain and boring. But with a little bit of DIY, you can transform the look of clipboards to…"
source: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/delightful-ways-to-give-boring-clipboards-a-makeover/"
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Clipboards are great for organizing your home and office. The problem is they usually come in two kinds: plain and boring. But with a little bit of DIY, you can transform the look of clipboards to something that suits your style. Add color or paint them in a hue that pops. Embellish them in ways that add more organizational functions. Take a look at the following ideas for inspiration:

## 1. Make It Golden

![Make It Golden](https://img.allw.mn/content/c1/xv/zpx8s01255bc182d2e5dd412625315_600x450.jpg)

How gorgeous are these DIY clipboards? The combination of rustic dark stained wood and elegant gold is truly fabulous. The clipboards used here were assembled from scratch. However, store-bought types will work for this fun DIY project, too. To make the golden pattern, Martha Stewart Metallic Gold craft paints will be of great help.

Source: [withinthegrove.com](http://withinthegrove.com/diy-wooden-clipboard/)

## 2. Paint with Chalkboard

![Paint with Chalkboard](https://img.allw.mn/content/tm/k0/crykpas455bc182cb1237568169966_600x399.jpg)

Chalkboard paint is a perfect material for home organizational DIY projects. And one of the easiest ways to give clipboards a makeover is to give it the royal chalkboard treatment. This craft idea is incredibly simple to do. You just cover a plain clipboard with chalkboard paint and then let dry.

Source: [margeauxcotton.com](http://www.margeauxcotton.com/2013/08/diy-chalkboard-clipboard.html)

## 3. Give Them Unique Edges

![Give Them Unique Edges](https://img.allw.mn/content/jw/dy/dvk5pz9x55bc182cea6f3998183293_600x399.jpg)

Now talk about one of a kind! If you follow this fun DIY idea, you will most definitely become one proud owner of a unique clipboard. The short tutorial after the link shows an easy way to cut the top and bottom sides of a clipboard. Deign variations: scallops and waves.

Source: [alwaysrooney.com](https://rooneyclothing.com/)

## 4. Write Using Washi Tape

![Write Using Washi Tape](https://img.allw.mn/content/wq/vz/u8h131vo55bc18327a7e1221522745_540x360.jpg)

How pretty! This particular DIY project will likely take a long time but it will reward you with one gorgeous “madeover” clipboard. The first step is to tape down lots of washi in different patterns onto a sheet of Silhouette clear sticker paper. You will then cut the words and then remove the sticker backing after. Tape onto your clipboard to finish.

Source: [triedandtrueblog.com](https://www.triedandtrueblog.com/washi-tape-wall-art/)

## 5. Cover with Pretty Fabric

![Cover with Pretty Fabric](https://img.allw.mn/content/to/sg/w4r2g5b955bc183372198601798928_600x402.jpg)

These pink clipboards are all sorts of lovely. If, like me, you have a steadily growing collection of printed fabric, it might be time to use some for a fun project. We suggest giving this fun fabric-covered DIY clipboard idea a go.

Source:*claireabellemakes.com*

## 6. Cover with Paper

![Cover with Paper](https://img.allw.mn/content/c4/g2/tq4uvsu155bc182f47b9b346229450_600x450.jpg)

This looks beautiful and classy. It somehow looks like it's made of real marble, too. But this is actually only paper that was Mod Podged onto the front part of a clipboard. Before gluing, the hardware part of the clipboard was removed first. This can be done quite easily with a hand-held screwdriver.