Stamped and colored inspirational quote clipboard

I love clipboards as an organizational tool. I think I started using them when I worked on set as it made taking notes and keeping track of scripts easy. I currently like them for use when I’m coloring on the couch and then displaying the colored page. I thought I’d dress up this plain one with some cool rubber stamped quotes by Crafter’s Companion Sheena’s Smile and Live sets along with some pretty deer.

This clipboard makes a perfect surface for stamping and coloring.

I started in the bottom left corner with the deer stamp that comes with Inspiration Magazine Issue 6.

Then I stamped all the great quotes, some horizontal and some on the side.

Once I had it all filled in I added colored shadows with the ColourBlend pencils by Spectrum Noir to the letters and colored in the deer.

For a final touch I added a bow with three bits of ribbon and lace.

This clipboard will look great when I am not using it and then I can grab it and use it for all sorts of projects.

Okay, this might be one of the coolest recycled craft ideas I’ve seen in a long time. If you’re into vintage typewriters and also love tinkering with tech, this USB Typewriter project is a brilliant mash-up of both worlds.

Basically, the idea is to take an old manual typewriter—you know, the clunky, charming kind with the click-clack keys—and turn it into a working USB keyboard. Yes, it actually connects to your laptop or tablet, and yes, it totally works. Talk about breathing new life into a piece of the past!

The project involves a special kit that includes a sensor board (to pick up your key presses), a USB interface board (to connect it all to your computer), and some reed switches (those help with the Shift, Space, and Return keys). There’s even a version of the kit that doesn’t require any soldering, so you don’t need to be an electronics wizard to pull it off.

I’d say this falls into that sweet spot of “advanced beginner” when it comes to skill level. If you’re comfortable using basic tools and following clear instructions, you could absolutely tackle this over a weekend. It’s a bit of a commitment, but honestly? The final result is SO worth it.

What I love most is how this blends sustainability with creativity—you’re upcycling a piece of history and turning it into something totally functional for modern life. Whether you use it for writing, coding, or just showing off at your local café, it’s a fun and eco-friendly DIY electronics project that’ll definitely turn heads.

If you’re passionate about recycled crafts or you’ve got an old typewriter gathering dust, this project might just be your next favorite weekend hobby. I’m already on the hunt for my next vintage find to transform! See the full tutorial here.

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