Looking for a fun craft project to make...or even to make for gifts? This mini clipboard magnet is simple to make and doesn't take very long to do. It's perfect for those mini school photos....I always have a few extra of those...and it's a great way to use those photos up by making a cute magnet/photo display for the fridge!
what you need:
chipboard- cut to size 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"
pattern paper- I used
BoBunny Star Dust from the "
Star Struck" line
hinge clip- I got this at an office supply store. It's 2" wide.
acrylic paint- optional
embellishments- just find something simple to coordinate with your paper. I used Am. Crafts "Playhouse"
chipboard stars because they matched perfectly in color and star theme!
ribbon-I used 3/8" sheer
round magnet -with foam adhesive
adhesive-
Tombow Mono Multi,
Zig glue pen
Tools-
exacto/craft knife, cutting mat, scissors
Instructions:
1. Cut chipboard to size, then paint along the sides and even the back, if you want to. Although, you don't really have to paint at all...I just think it looks a little more finished.
2. Apply adhesive to the unpainted (front) side and cover with paper. Smooth the paper out and cut around the sides with an
exacto knife.
3. Attach the office clip to the top of the covered chipboard and add an embellishment to a bottom corner, with part of it off the clipboard. I glued two chipboard stars together and glued them to the clipboard with a
zig glue pen. Mini glue dots would also work great.
4. Thread ribbon through the clip as shown in the picture and tie in a knot on the front. I used sheer ribbon because it's easier to get through the clip. Also, the ribbon helps hide the engraving on the front of the clip.
5. Turn clipboard over and attach magnet.
6. Add a photo, put on fridge, and you're done!
Notes: If you're using a mini school photo, you will have enough room to mat the photo and add a name, if you have some small alphas handy. You can also use a stronger magnet too, if you're concerned about the clipboard staying in place. If using the foam adhesive ones, one thing I've found is that the clipboard magnet needs to be perfectly straight on the fridge. If it tilts a little, the weight of the clip will turn it upside down. If it's straight, it will stay. It does have good holding power, though....mine have not fallen off the fridge at all.
Hope you enjoyed this tutorial!
I cut a 2 1/4" circle out of some paper to demonstrate.
I centered the stamp over the circle and pressed down. This would be easier to center if using clear stamps.
Take the Stickles and start covering the black dots. It has a thick consistency, so it's very easy to apply.
Once you finish applying the Stickles, the dots look a little weird...raised and pointy. Set aside to dry.
Here it is finished. IRL, it's much more vibrant and sparkly!
