Chipboard Tutorial

Chipboard is used to make boxes like this one.

Chipboard is a versatile material and a type of cardboard. Chipboard is used to make cereal boxes and puzzles but it is also used in countless types of crafts. Chipboard is pliable, porous and easy to cut. Many scrapbookers and greeting card crafters use the material to make frames, lettering and shapes for adding embellishments to decorate their creations.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Chipboard sheets
• Pencil
• Stencils
• Masking tape
• Utility knife
• Newspaper
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrushes
• Glitter glue
• Craft glue

Cutting

1. Draw a shape or letter onto your chipboard with a pencil. Use a stencil to create perfect shapes or letters.

2. Secure your chipboard sheet to your work surface with masking tape so that it does not move as you cut.

3. Cut along your pencil lines with a utility knife. Cut away from yourself and do not use your hand to steady the chipboard, as the tape is already holding it in place.

Decorating

1. Lay newspaper over your workspace to protect it from paint.

2. Paint your chipboard to add color. To do this, dip a dry paintbrush into acrylic paint of your choice.

3. Brush a solid coat of one color over the entire shape and allow it to dry.

4. Apply a second coat of the same color to ensure adequate coverage.

5. Apply details with other colors of acrylic paint, or use glitter glue to add some sparkle.

Attaching Decorations

1. Apply a thin layer of craft glue to the back of your chipboard decoration.

2. Press the chipboard decoration onto a scrapbook page, homemade card or calendar.

3. Allow the glue to dry according to the package instructions.

Tips & Warnings

• Cut-up old cereal boxes instead of purchasing new chipboard sheets.

References

• Scrap Friends: Sarah Heidt Photo Craft Product Review Chipboard Embellishments