I have always loved the look of displaying photos or small art with clipboards. Rachel always has a few scattered here and there in her home and it's super cute. You could customize store bought clipboards by painting them or adding to them in some way. But one day last week it dawned on me, why not make your own using found wood? And so, I did.First I needed to find some boards that would work as the base of the clipboards. I had this really rustic looking black board that I cut (using a saw) into three pieces the size of a standard clipboard. I purchased some clipboard hardware from Amazon.And then I attached the hardware on to the boards by marking where my screws needed to go, drilling a pilot hole and then screwing on the clips. Once I had the supplies this entire project took less than fifteen minutes.I'm currently doing a little painting in my living room, but as soon as that's completed I can't wait to display these in my home! Use whatever kind of wood base that fits your aesthetic and have fun making your own easy art display. 🙂 xo. Emma
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I like the idea of using found wood, you could find some really cool shapes!
Why have I never thought about making my own clip boards? It seems like such a simple idea. I love it! I also really like the juxtaposition of the found wood + new metal hardware. Big fan.
love them! I actually just added some small clipboards with photos to our living room wall recently. I love that I am not committed to one photo and can switch them out easily and quickly whenever I want.
Emma, you have the best style. You’re such an inspiration to me! I seriously love everything you create and how relatable and personal your posts can be. Thanks for being you!
Love this idea! Well both the idea of adding to regular clipboards and your idea of creating them yourself. Definitely going to utilize clipboards in some decorating plans one day!
What a cool idea! I love clipboards too and am always on the lookout for vintage ones. But it never dawned on me to make my own. Way to go!! Love them.
I love this idea… I have my desk surrounded by windows.. good for photos but not for decoration. I think I might replicate this but ‘unrustic’ I prefer clean looks.
xo Emily @ http://www.hungrydelights.com
The clipboard idea ain’t too new but I like how to combine with the found wood board. That gives such a rustic look to the DIY. And actually we can apply this idea for anything like boards to keep recipes in the kitchen.
Such a sweet idea! I’m a fairly new follower of your blog and just love it, big DIY fan. So far I’ve made a selection of things inspired by the site and am looking forward to many more, little clipboards included 🙂 THANKYOU!
Jacqui x
I love this idea! I’m currently having Jordan (my fiance) help me make my soon to be craft room at his house somewhere I want to create. Can’t wait till that is done so I can get down to some projects. 🙂
Hannah Hagaman- I found this wood in a back room at our shop. It’s very old and it was VERY dusty when I found it. But I liked the looked so I used it. 🙂
This is giving me all sorts of apartment decor – different sized square and rectangular boards on a wall. Easy way to display artwork, and ridiculously simple to switch out to change the mood of the room.
Great idea. The way you display your photos and art are sometimes just as important as the art/photos themselves. What a simple and creative way to do so! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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That’s so cute! I have a ton of little artsy prints and paintings that I can’t decide what to do with. Sometimes I make collages, which I adore, but this is a great and interchangeable alternative!
So creative! I really enjoy the way your posts are intended to inspire! For example: I was thinking (as result of this dandy little post) that you could do the same with old destroyed hard-covered books too.
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I like the idea of using found wood, you could find some really cool shapes!
Why have I never thought about making my own clip boards? It seems like such a simple idea. I love it! I also really like the juxtaposition of the found wood + new metal hardware. Big fan.
Allison
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So simple and it looks so lovely! To be honest I bought some plain clipboards the other day, but these look much nicer!
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Thank, so inspiration. Great weekend.
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I love the idea of using old wood. I made a clipboard wall to hang art, notes and pretty things in my room and I love always changing it out (http://www.alwaysrooney.com/2012/11/clipboard-wall-simple-changes.html)
Great job:)
-Courtney
That’s is such a neat idea!
xo, Rachel
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These would be so perfect in my studio! And in the kitchen to hold up recipes while I’m cooking. What a sweet and fun idea to display things 🙂
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This is such a creative idea! Absolutely love it!
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I love this idea!
Neat idea! I love the way the finished product looks~
The Occasional Indulgence
i love this idea!
they look lovely! x
This is such a great idea! Love it!
xoxo,
Laura
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Lovely! 🙂
xx,
Pili.
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Love it!
Love these, such a great idea for displaying art and photos. xx
This is a great idea Emma! Something different but totally works!
Lulu xx
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These are super cute! You are so creative, I would have never thought of this!
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so cute !!! amazing idea !
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These look great! I never thought of making the clipboards, will definitely have to try this!
Jodie xx | Future Freaks Me
Love, love, love the look of these!
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Love it! We have some repurposed clipboards and I love hanging art on them!
love them! I actually just added some small clipboards with photos to our living room wall recently. I love that I am not committed to one photo and can switch them out easily and quickly whenever I want.
Such a cool idea, they look amazing. would work perfect in my studio
Zoe
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I love this idea and such a simple way to display photos!
Carlee
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Love this idea 🙂
Lovely!xx
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Those are really cool! They’d be a cute way to display shopping lists in the kitchen.
-Lindsey
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Cool idea, thanks for sharing!
Amazing idea! Wood makes the whole thing more vintage<3
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Emma, you have the best style. You’re such an inspiration to me! I seriously love everything you create and how relatable and personal your posts can be. Thanks for being you!
This is a nice idea. I’m a clipboard fanatic, haha. I just like the look of them and these are so pretty and rustic.
Love this idea, looks very vintagey and shabby chic!
Jeanine
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the simplest diy’s are the best. and this one is perfect. totally going to do this!
Love this idea! Well both the idea of adding to regular clipboards and your idea of creating them yourself. Definitely going to utilize clipboards in some decorating plans one day!
I love this DIY – so simple, yet it still looks great and decorative.
I adore those!!
Excuse me…is that a PUG I see there!!?? I totally want to make one now.
Signed,
the crazy pug lady
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What a cool idea! I love clipboards too and am always on the lookout for vintage ones. But it never dawned on me to make my own. Way to go!! Love them.
C’est super! I m going to try to do this!
This such a great idea, never thought of clipboards used to display arts and photos! Definitely giving this a try soon!
♥Jessica
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I may not snag the rustic idea, but I definitely need the DIY clipboards for my classroom!!
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They look fantastic, I’m sure they will great once you’re finished painting.
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I am totally with you on the clipboard trend – SO adorable! I’m trying to think of what else you could use for the “clip” besides actual clips….
Love,
Stephanie May*
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Simple yet clever ! Love it !
XX Luba
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love this idea.
I love this idea… I have my desk surrounded by windows.. good for photos but not for decoration. I think I might replicate this but ‘unrustic’ I prefer clean looks.
xo Emily @ http://www.hungrydelights.com
Question… Where is this wood from? I love the texture and color. You can’t buy this anywhere!
Such a creative home decor idea! I think it’s a great way to display photos.
Great idea.
These look so rustic and fantastic. I am forever looking for ways to display pictures and this is perfect!
Isabella xo
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The clipboard idea ain’t too new but I like how to combine with the found wood board. That gives such a rustic look to the DIY. And actually we can apply this idea for anything like boards to keep recipes in the kitchen.
Such a sweet idea! I’m a fairly new follower of your blog and just love it, big DIY fan. So far I’ve made a selection of things inspired by the site and am looking forward to many more, little clipboards included 🙂 THANKYOU!
Jacqui x
A quick clip and your set. I need to keep my eye open for pieces that would work. Thanks
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What a cool idea! These would make such great gifts also. A cute, displayable collage with a twist.
Mary
http://marylorenzo.blogspot.com
It’ always nice to be surrounded by the things that inspire you. 🙂
I love this idea! I’m currently having Jordan (my fiance) help me make my soon to be craft room at his house somewhere I want to create. Can’t wait till that is done so I can get down to some projects. 🙂
Hannah Hagaman- I found this wood in a back room at our shop. It’s very old and it was VERY dusty when I found it. But I liked the looked so I used it. 🙂
This is absolutely great! Thank you for posting!
Beautiful, this is definitely something to try out, so easy and is amazing.
Ivana
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Ohh this is a great idea, it seems so obvious too! I love the wood you have used.
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What a super cute idea! I shall be adding it to my ever-growing list of to ‘diy’.
xoxo Aimee
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This is giving me all sorts of apartment decor – different sized square and rectangular boards on a wall. Easy way to display artwork, and ridiculously simple to switch out to change the mood of the room.
I love it!! What a great cool idea!! =)
I never would have thought of that!
Sarah=)
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what a cute & easy idea! love them 🙂
i’m a rustic kinda girl!
xo – heather
http://www.ThisLifeIsYours.com
Great idea. The way you display your photos and art are sometimes just as important as the art/photos themselves. What a simple and creative way to do so! Thanks for sharing 🙂
-Rose
Brilliant – much more affordable AND creative than photo frames! Great post!
xox
Bailey
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if only you guys could teach me how to build my catapult for physics… sigh.
Probably not a good idea for a home and it will be great if you have them at office.
I love this idea. I was trying to figure out how to display examples of jewelry projects for an upcoming bead show. This is an awesome idea!
Brilliant! I have some old barn wood that will be perfect for this. Thanks for the inspiration.
Great idea! Never would have thought to make my own! And how simple!
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Those are gorgeous! Love love love!!
What a cool idea! I love this!
Love love LOVE this DIY. So easy and full of really fun possibilities! Thanks for sharing!
So simple, but such a great diy! Adding this to my must-do list!!
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Saludos
good idea! I have been looking for some old clipboards, but maybe I can just make my own…..
I’m going to go all out crazy with this tutorial! Thanks ladies!
What an awesome idea, especially since I haven’t gotten around to buying new photo frames. Thanks for the creative idea. 🙂
I’m going to mount pairs of clipboard clips on the wall, spacing them for holding topographic maps.
Love these! Your DIY and craft posts are always amazing – such an inspiration to people like ourselves starting up in the blogging world!
H & E x
That’s so cute! I have a ton of little artsy prints and paintings that I can’t decide what to do with. Sometimes I make collages, which I adore, but this is a great and interchangeable alternative!
So creative! I really enjoy the way your posts are intended to inspire! For example: I was thinking (as result of this dandy little post) that you could do the same with old destroyed hard-covered books too.
This is such a nice idea, love the rustic + funky art mix!
Olive xox
Such a creative way of presenting art work or anything of equal beauty! xxx
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