How to Decoupage: Get Organized with a Clothespins Display Board

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Looking for a crafty way to organize coupons, receipts, and bills? Want to declare your refrigerator door a magnet-free zone? Put an end to the clutter, while keeping your important paperwork and most treasured masterpieces close by, with this easy to make organizational display board.

Things you need:
Board (sized to suit your space)
Enough fabric or decorative paper to cover face and edges of board
Poly Foam Sponge Brush
Mod Podge
Jumbo Clothespins
Coordinating fabric or paper to cover clothespin fronts
Embellishments such as ribbon, buttons, or rhinestones
Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Scissors
Sawtooth Hangers

Things to do:
1. Clean board thoroughly and remove all surface dirt and dust, then apply a generous, even layer of Mod Podge.
2. Lay your fabric or paper atop the Mod Podge coated board, and then smooth the surface with a plastic card or rubber-tipped spatula to press out any bubbles.
3. Cut square notches from the fabric at each corner, then apply Mod Podge to the edge of the board and fold fabric over to create a tidy edge.
4. Apply a coat of Mod Podge to the surface and sides, and allow to thoroughly dry.
5. Use this same technique to apply fabric to the front of the clothes pins.
6. When dry, use hot glue to affix the clothes pins to the board. Add the picture hanger to the back of the board, and let the decluttering begin!

Personalize with a clothespin for every member of your family. Use this organizational display board as a messaging center for permission slips, lunch money, or chore lists, or hang it above your desk as a not-so-subtle-but-oh-so-pretty reminder of tasks yet to be completed. Ideal for home use, this nifty craft also makes a great gift for teachers, busy moms, or anyone with a space that’s calling for a touch of organization.

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