Up-cycled Clipboard

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Up-cycled Clipboard - pages clipped to back and note pad peeking out of pocket This clipboard is primarily made from a cardboard envelope/folder and shopping catalogs. It is a cute up-cycled clipboard with lined paper for everyday notes.

Total Time: 1-2 hours

Supplies:

cardboard folder
scissors
cutters - optional
old catalogs/magazines
binder clips
glue stick
spiral notebook

Steps:

Use shopping catalogs or old magazines and cut assorted triangle shapes.

Up-cycled Clipboard - cut triangles from scrap paper

Ready to glue down triangles. Have fun puzzling the pieces together.

Up-cycled Clipboard - begin glueing them to folder

Up-cycled Clipboard - leaves spaces for background color to show

When you come across dead ends, or if a triangle does not fit - you can cut down the triangles. Repeat until you are satisfied with your creation.

Up-cycled Clipboard - cut smaller triangles as needes

On the reverse side of the folder, I used scrapbook paper and cut to fit. Then secured it down with glue.

Up-cycled Clipboard - sheet of scrapbook paper for back

I have a lot of spiral notebooks left around the house. I prefer to use loose paper so I cut the spiral with cutters.

Up-cycled Clipboard - cut wire on spiral notebook

Up-cycled Clipboard - separate and remove paper

Secure the paper with binder clips.

Up-cycled Clipboard - clip pages together

Back to the folder, I cut the flap a little closer so it could be easily tucked inside the envelope.

Up-cycled Clipboard - use paper cutter to trim flap

Up-cycled Clipboard - flap trimmed for easier closure

You are now ready to clip your paper to the cardboard folder. Plus in the side slot you can put paper documents, a sticky pad, or notes. It is easy to detach paper, or rip paper out after writing.