So I was challenged by Earth911.com to create a desktop organizer from upcycled or recycled items and of course I went straight to the pile of wood scraps I hoard save when making my wood stained maps.
I easily found a few piecesin my pile o’ wood that would work and got busy upcycling! Using a hand saw I created an angled groove in my base piece of wood for the iPad stand. I just kept at it and tested it until I felt like it was deep enough and at the right angle to hold the iPad securely.
Then I used wood glue to create the compartments and let it dry overnight. The next day I stained it with Minwax Polyshades in Mission Oak-I use this for most of my maps too and it’s my favorite! I again let it dry overnight.
I used hot glue to create little bumpers on the bottom to prevent it from scratching my desk surface.
What do you think? It was super easy and I really like the rustic look of it. Would you make one?
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I think this is so super clever! I would for sure make one. I make thing out of wood too and this is just great! Might add it to my weekend Mason Jar boxes I have to make too.
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Looks beautiful Melissa – love the rustic look of it and the color of stain you used! Great way to organize!
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Thanks Heather-I love that stain color, I used it on my bedroom furniture too!
Your organizer turned out beautifully, you would never know it was made with scraps!
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Thanks Jacque! I could probably make about 20 with the pile of scraps I have in the garage! Hmmm….
You are so clever! I would of never thought to make that. Great job.
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Oooooh! This would look so good on my newly refinished desk that I just finished this weekend! I’m totally making my own custom organizers just like you!
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I wanna see that desk!
That turned out great Melissa, very clever of you!
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So clever! I would definitely make one of these.
Love it! If I had the proper tools, I would definitely make this! You should use up all that scrap wood making more
of these to sell – just gorgeous and SO useful! – Desiree
FABULOUS!!! I think many people would like to make one. Do come share it with our readers at the linky party at http://www.finecraftguild.com/party-50/
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I am totally a hoarder/collector of wood too! I got a box of wood blocks as a white elephant gift and was elated… hubbs asked if I was going to put it w/ all of the wood he’s already cut for me!
Love this project, however I live in the land of carrier pigeons and ‘blogspot’… no ipad or any hand held electronics here… so I couldn’t use it… but I like looking at it!
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This is PERFECT! I am always trying to find a way to get my Ipad OFF the ground away from my two toddler boys lol! Great job! Would love for you to share at the party tonight! xo bridgett
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Thank you SO much Kimberly!