Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Add Bling To A Simple Thing

I recently purchased an ordinary clipboard from Michael's for $2.50 (plus I had a 25% off coupon). I jazzed it up with some vintage jewelry and I love the result.


I only paid $10 for 2 baggies full of the vintage jewelry pieces at an antique store. I used E6000 to glue the jewelry to the clipboard. The backs of the earrings break off easily. However, a couple of the pieces fit better leaving the backs on. So, for less than $3, I have a gorgeous and unique clipboard!



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37 comments:

  1. LeeAugust 17, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Very cool idea!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  2. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Awesomeness!!!

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  3. Red Rose AlleyAugust 19, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Hello,
    I visited your blog today - I saw you on Poppi Linn. Your blog is so pretty and colorful. I loved the clipboard with the jewels and cameo...so beautiful. Me and my daughters just started a new blog, and we would love it if you could visit us and follow. I would enjoy coming back to visit with you and seeing all your wonderful ideas. Hope to hear from you, and have a lovely weekend.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  4. Janette - The2SeasonsAugust 23, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    This is very cute. I have also heard of removing the backs and glueing on magnets.

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  5. Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 23, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Fantastic. You turned something so ordinary into a piece of art.

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  6. Curtains in My TreeAugust 24, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    love the clip board. I like vintage jewelry glued on anything

    Janice

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  7. Journal SwagAugust 24, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Love love!!

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  8. PammaAugust 24, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Love it! What a great idea and I may have to try this...I pick up clipboards whenever I see them at garage sales.
    ~Pam

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  9. La Vie QuotidienneAugust 24, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    This is so cute...I use a clipboard every morning to work the crossword puzzle, this would make it a lot more fun! Very cleaver. Have a great day.

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  10. Vivienne @ the V SpotAugust 24, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    This is beautiful!So clever! here from Delightful Order

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  11. DearHelenHartmanAugust 25, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    So cute - always find more vintage jewelry than I could/would ever wear. Great way to enjoy it!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    This is so special! LOVE it!

    Stopping by from Delightful Order!

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  13. Kayla and AndrewAugust 26, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    This turned out SO cute and is such a cute way to dress up something in your everyday office. :]

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  14. BohemianAugust 26, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Great idea... I love adding Bohemian Bling to just about anything... now I've got to dig out my old clipboard, you've SO inspired me...*winks*

    Blessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  15. KayleighAnnAugust 26, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Thats gorgeous! I don't wear jewellery so such a perfect thing to take to university with me for note taking!

    Nice inspiration

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  16. UnknownAugust 26, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Great idea! It came out beautifully. Glad I found you at Inspire Me Fridays

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  17. AmyAugust 26, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    This is uh-mazin! Plus your tagline on the blog is perfect! LUV IT.

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  18. Fonda @Southern ScrapsAugust 27, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Beautiful! I love using old jewelry this way.

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  19. Barbara RosenzweigAugust 28, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    What a great idea. This looks fabulous!

    I hope that you will visit my lovers!

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  20. The Autocrat: HaleyAugust 29, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Oh wow! That is fabulous!!

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  21. Megan GunyanAugust 29, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    How fun! SOOOO blingy! I'm blinded. ;) Love it!

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  22. EmilyAugust 29, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Old jewelry is so much fun! Thanks for linking up!
    Emily
    domesticdeadline.blogspot.com

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  23. JenAugust 30, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Very pretty!

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  24. Rose and HeatherAugust 30, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I love bling and vintage rhinestones are even better.
    We would love to have you come link up to our Crafty Lassie Tuesday Link Party. http://sewstylishboutique.blogspot.com/
    We are also having a giveaway! Hope to see you there.
    Thanks!
    Rose & Heather

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  25. AshleyAugust 30, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    wow beautiful!!! thanks for sharing at Tell me Tuesday! :) you rock!!!
    xoxo
    ash

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  26. KathyAugust 31, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Hi, OK now that is wonderful. What type of glue did you use? You must have tons of scraps to use I don't know how you decided which piece. Thanks for sharing, I am visiting from Thrifty Nifty, drop by for a visit. Kathy

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  27. SiamapieceofcakeAugust 31, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I love vintage things and this clipboard is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. new follower from Tea Time Thursdays. Hope you could visit my blog and follow back at tootsabellarose.blogspot.com

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  28. Grandma BonnieAugust 31, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. New follower from the Homemade Monday hop. Hope you stop for a visit. Have a nice week.

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  29. Tanya AnuragSeptember 1, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I love the shine.

    Thanks for linking up at Tea Time Thursdays @ Kreative Korner and adding to the fun.

    The party for this week is going on... hope to see you there again :)

    http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2011/09/tea-time-thursdays-5-and-features.html

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  30. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Can't have too much bling!! :) Plus pretty things are always more fun! Thanks for sharing on Fancy This Fridays!!!

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  31. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Wow! I'd like some bling for my clipboard, too! so pretty! we are featuring it today at the party. grab a button if you fancy so ^^)

    Have a lovely weekend!


    Hugs,
    Lelanie

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  32. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.comSeptember 4, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    What a fabulous clipboard! Now mine just looks lame! Thanks for the inspiration and thank you so much for linking your post up at Savvy HomeMade Monday!

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  33. Chef in TrainingSeptember 5, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Love this! Thanks so much for linking up to Tuesday Talent Show! I would love to have you stop by and link up again tomorrow with more great projects!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  34. UnknownSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    hi! It's voting time for our finest linked-up project for the month of august and you are one of our finalists. The votation round will run for a whole week and the winner will be announced next sunday.

    Feel free to share.

    http://www.to-sew-with-love.com/2011/09/vote-for-tswls-finest-of-august-2011.html


    Have a lovely sunday!



    Hugs,
    Lelanie

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  35. www.bohemiablog.comSeptember 11, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Hi I love your item and I am voting for you! Nice work! Nikki x

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    Wow, incredible blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you make blogging look easy. The overall look of your website is great, as well as the content!
    Cherokee Uniforms Authentic Workwear Unisex Scrub Set (XXS-5X, 30 Colors)

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  37. ColeenMay 2, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    What a cute idea. I could do a crown like this. See my pinterest board, Cristina: www.pinterest.com/coleenfranks/

    Blessings, Coleen in Ukraine

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