When I initially asked Asher and Zephan what kind of bedroom they wanted this go-round they requested a science-bug-Star-Wars-space-dinosaur-nature-animal-superhero inspired room. Woah. That is a lot of inspiration to cram into one room! I did my best and am proud to say that I think I pulled it off.
Asher is our budding scientist in the family, and I knew I wanted to incorporate some type of periodic table art for him somewhere in the room. I stumbled upon these mini clipboards at A.C. Moore for $1 each and knew they’d work great for this project!
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The clipboards disassemble easily with a screwdriver for painting, staining, mod-podging and what not. Just take off the hardware and get creative!
I wanted a “little professor” vibe in their room so decided to simply stain the clipboards dark walnut to match their two-tone dressers. (So sorry for the crappy photos. I was using my phone late at night to take these.)
I used a foam brush to coat each clipboard with one coat of stain and let them dry overnight.
In the morning, I created and printed out (on photo paper) some periodic elements based on poster art from Restoration Hardware Baby. I put the clipboards back together, cut out my art, and hung them on the back of my kiddos’ door!
I love how the clipboards add to the theme and create a focal point on the otherwise boring door.
I have one more simple project/tutorial to show you in this room before the final entire room reveal so stay tuned!
Just perused this site from another search and I love this idea – so creative and simple. I like how you incorporated the science with the superhero (Krypton, Titanium……..I hope I’m not the only superhero geek that caught that). Well Done!!
OK, I TOTALLY want a science-bug-Star-Wars-space-dinosaur-nature-animal-superhero bedroom too!
When you’re done with that one can you come to my house?
(those clipboard elements are awesome!)
Love the huge variety they pick! I totally understand though, it is hard to pick one thing, color or style. Heck, I still don’t do that 🙂 The boys room always look great. Sure they love them!!
I see this becoming a very nerdy Christmas countdown calendar…anyone, anyone? No? Am I too big of a nerd?
LOL! 🙂
Way to make science look chic! 😉 But seriously, what a cute idea!
Very cool. I never would have thought to do anything like that. Love the real creativity.
Thanks Michelle!
Cute! My inner chemistry geek is smiling!
Ha! I hated chemistry with a capital H but am thrilled that my kiddo is a science geek :).
LOVE it Beth! I’ve had so much fun catching up on your blog tonight! 🙂
Oh yay! Thanks for visiting me Erin :)!
Very cute! My hubby is a chemist, glad to see scientists aren’t a dying breed! 😉
Thank you Sheila! Asher was BORN with science as his passion. Even as a baby he loved it. If he grows up to do something else I will be supportive of course but very, very surprised :).
So clever!
What a great idea to dissemble the clipboards for a little redo, I’m sure your son just loves them! I can’t wait to see what you’ve done in the rest of the room! Hope you’re having a nice weekend. 🙂
Thanks Janet!
How did you attach them to the door? Very cute…
I actually just used very tiny brads and nailed directly into the door but you could use 3M strips if you didn’t want holes in your door :).
Pretty cool!
Thanks Desiree :).