Mini Clipboard Ornament
When I was asked if I wanted to make a contribution to Off-The-Deep-End, I paused. What did it mean? I get that crafting is a big part of my life, but still, I started to wonder if those around me thought I was “off the deep end.” I do have a tendency to gush over pretty pattern papers, and sometimes I catch myself going on and on about the newest stamps. Hmmm…. now that I look back on it, I’ve often had to explain that they are RUBBER stamps, not POSTAGE stamps. And there have been those times when my husband has said to me, “If you bring one more craft item into this house, you and your crafts are going to live under the apple tree.” Said with love (of course) and humor (I think).
Well, I thought about it all, and quite frankly, I am happy with who I am – I am Kriss Cramer, I am a crafter, and I am proud of it. I am also happy to share with you what I make and how you can make it too.
So, for as much as you may hate to hear it, Christmas is right around the corner, so let’s start with a Christmas Ornament. With a few simple changes, this ornament can be changed for any occasion. It can be incorporated into your home décor or used as a gift tag.
You’ll want to start by gathering up a few supplies – micro mini clipboard (found in the wood department at your local big box craft store), adhesive, clip art or photograph, scissors, acrylic paint or ink pad, and embellishments.
Cut out a piece of clip art or a photo to fit your clipboard board. A slightly larger image works best. You can trim it once it’s glued to your clipboard.
Glue your image to your clipboard and use acrylic paint or an ink pad to ink your edges. It gives your ornament more depth and a finished look.
Add some Stickles (a glitter glue by Ranger, also found at your local big box craft store) for some bling.
Being the crafter that I am, I must admit, I have some cool tools. But don’t worry. You don’t need cool tools to make this cute mini rosette. I will share with you an “old school” technique to make this same adorable adornment.
Up-cycling is a great way to make embellishments for your craft projects. I bought this pin at a yard sale this summer for $1. Watch how many uses I got out of it.
Notice the big bling on the rosette? It’s part of the up-cycled pin. I tore the pin apart and found that it had three layers to it. I used all three layers on my ornaments.
More clipboard ornaments.
Now, for your OLD SCHOOL TECHNIQUE.
Cut a strip of pattern paper to 1” x 9.25”. Fold it accordion style (you remember, back and forth, and back and forth) at .25”. Once you are done, glue the two ends together, to create a cylinder. On a flat surface, press down, to flatten into the rosette shape. To hold it together, glue a paper circle to both the front and the back. Snip the folds in an inverted “v” shape and there you have it – an old school rosette.
Did you notice the up-cycled pin was used on three of the ornaments???
Don’t forget, with some easy modifications, these ornaments can be incorporated into your home decor, made into gift tags, or even into refrigerator magnets. The possibilities are endless!If you have any questions, email me at kriss@off-the-deep-end.net
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I can’t wait to make some of these! I may even modify them to be useful in my office
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Love these, thanks for sharing!
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Those are neat. I did not get the crafty gene in my family at all. I think it skipped a generation.
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Thanks! It’s going to be a lot of fun being part of this enthusiastic group!
You come up with the most gorgeous things! I always look at them and think, “What a great idea how to use that!”
These are adorable! I always want to paper craft, but lack the vision. I think I could adapt this with some of the Paris themed stuff I’ve stockpiled. LOVE IT!
Cute idea! Love those stickles and the cute family in the photo!
oh they are ADORABLE!!
That is amazing! I’ve always been so envious of people who are so crafty, and now you have made it seem so easy! Oohhh fun fun fun fun.
I love them! Can’t wait to try them with my crew for christmas gifts!
Great craft Kriss… What I love most about your craft projects is surprisingly not the end result, as successful as they final outcome may be, but rather the heartfelt converstion and laughs spent with you while crafting. <3
I love you guys! You’re all so kind to me. Come over any time to craft with me. I have a brand new soap kit I’ve been wanting to try and I’d love to pull out all my beads to make some necklaces.
Can I just buy these from you?
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Hahahaha! I was going to ask the same thing. These are lovely!
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If I ever get my etsy account up and running again, I’ll have to let you know. But, don’t hold your breath — I have a long to-do list before I get back to it. LOL. Monique – you should just have your kids make them. I found the clipboards at A.C.Moore (on the east coast) for 3 for $1.
Love it!
Kris this is beautiful. I have some of these clipboards but hadn’t decided what to do with them. Great idea!