Here are just a few tricks to keep you and your board happy!

STEP 1: Each board will arrive carefully packaged in bubble and/or tissue paper (or wrapping paper). We recommend washing your hands before removing the tissue paper and making sure your surface area is clean. Place a new papertowel or dry dish cloth down before unwrapping.

STEP 2: If you plan on hanging your Storyboard on the wall, this is the time to use the enclosed hardware. It's a simple flat headed nail that when hung properly, will allow the board to sit flush with the wall. [The enclosed nail should be used for drywall only.] For plaster, brick and cement walls use a bracket and screw instead. Once the nail is in the wall move on to the next step.

STEP 3: If you ordered the Hardcover (acrylic) version, you will need to carefully remove the protective coating. It's basically a big sticker on top of the acrylic used to prevent scratches. Start from one of the four corners and gently peel the sticker back. It make take a few tries but it will come off without too much effort. [The Promotional versions do not have a protective sticker.]

STEP 4: To get the maximum magnetic strength from your Storyboard, we suggest removing the copper pin from the back of each button. If that's too much work or you need the pins to remain "with" the button then do this... find a hard, flat surface that won't scratch (like a kitchen counter) and place the button pin side down. With the image side facing up, gently press down on the outer edge of the button to force the copper pin "inside" the button cap. Don't press directly in the center of the button since you could cause a dent. (Don't say we didn't warn you!)

Why do this? Our boards work because we sandwich a magnetic sheet between the front and back of each board. The magnetic part of the button is the metal ring that you see on the underside of the button. The copper pin is not magnetic and if it protrudes too much (the U-shaped part and pin), your buttons will not "stick" to the board.

STEP 5: The part that you've been waiting for!! Once you've completed STEP 4, you can now fill up your Storyboard with buttons! Just pop them right in (image side facing out) and that's it.

STEP 6: Carefully pickup your board by the outer edges and hang on the wall. Use a glass cleaner like Windex and a soft papertowel to clean the acrylic. For the Promotional versions you can use glass cleaner too or just a damp cloth or even a vaccum with a brush attachment.

STEP 7: What if I want to change out the buttons, say like everyday? Is it hard? It's not hard but it's not as easy as getting them in. We suggest taking the board off the wall first and again placing it on a clean dry surface. Once it's off the wall, find a thin object with a pointed end like a credit card, driver's license, spoon, bobby pin, business card... even a long fingernail. Simply insert the thin object gently near the edge of the button and pop it out. Just be carefull not to scratch the front face of the board.

STEP 8: Enjoy your new creation and share your story with your friends and family!