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!
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!
Jenny says
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!!
david says
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!)
Shannon Fox says
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!!
Jenni @ Accomplished by Accident says
I see this becoming a very nerdy Christmas countdown calendar…anyone, anyone? No? Am I too big of a nerd?
Beth says
LOL! 🙂
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
Way to make science look chic! 😉 But seriously, what a cute idea!
michelle@somedaycrafts says
Very cool. I never would have thought to do anything like that. Love the real creativity.
Beth says
Thanks Michelle!
Shannon At Madiganmade says
Cute! My inner chemistry geek is smiling!
Beth says
Ha! I hated chemistry with a capital H but am thrilled that my kiddo is a science geek :).
Erin says
LOVE it Beth! I’ve had so much fun catching up on your blog tonight! 🙂
Beth says
Oh yay! Thanks for visiting me Erin :)!
SheilaG says
Very cute! My hubby is a chemist, glad to see scientists aren’t a dying breed! 😉
Beth says
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 :).
Meghan says
So clever!
Janet says
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. 🙂
Beth says
Thanks Janet!
laura says
How did you attach them to the door? Very cute…
Beth says
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 :).
Desiree says
Pretty cool!
Beth says
Thanks Desiree :).