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Monday, May 7, 2012

Altered Clipboard for Teacher Appreciation


I can't believe I haven't done one of these sooner...it was so easy and very inexpensive!  My daughter's 4th grade teacher is a very nice man and has really done any amazing job with her this year.  Kaitlyn is a very good student but tends to get distracted from time-to-time (which is normal for 10).  Her teacher was always encouraging and positive.  Plus, this year Kaitlyn finally tested into the Gifted Program at ther school!

I got the clipboard and note pad from the Dollar Store.  I painted the entire clipboard with black craft paint.  I covered most of the front with a piece of cardstock from DCWV Grade School printed cardstock.  Then I added some stickers from Me and My Big Idea.  Lastly I attached some red ribbon to the top and clipped on the note pad.

I know most of the altered clipboards I have seen had tons of ribbon tied to the top...I didn't want to do that since I think ribbon is girly and her teacher is a man.

Here's a look at the back:


I attached a green piece of cardstock to the back.  I cut all the letters out from Plantin SchoolBook with the except of the "A+" which I cut from Locker Talk and the "thank you" came from Beyond Birthdays.  Once I attached them to the board I applied Glossy Accent to them.

I am entering this Altered Clipboard in the following challenges:
Thank you so much for stopping by and checking out my Altered Clipboard for Teacher Appreciation!
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6 comments:

  1. KarenMay 7, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Carol, wow this is a marvelous project! Everyman I know loves a clipboard ha ha. Thanks so much for linking your project to my Fun Friday challenge. Love the bottom with the sticker of the feet! Karen

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  2. Suzanne cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.comMay 7, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    This is so fantastic. I made one of these when I was teaching but didn't come out near as cute as yours. I am sure the teacher is going to love it as I know I would have when I was teaching Thanks for joining us this week at CWC.

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  3. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsMay 8, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Such a great project! He is sure to appreciate this! Thanks for joining us over at Little Scrap Pieces! Guest Designer Carri

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  4. MelissaMay 9, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    This is great. I think male teachers can be hard to make things for, but this is perfect! Thanks for joining us at Cooking with Cricut!

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  5. JenMay 9, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    This is wonderful! Love the "legs" paper! Thanks for linking up this week at Cooking With Cricut.

    ~ Jen, CWC Design Team

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  6. LarelynMay 10, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Fabulous idea. You make me want to dig out the clipboards in my stash and start designing. Thanks for sharing at CWC.
    Hugs,
    Larelyn

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