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DIY Reclaimed Wood Desk Organizer and iPad Stand

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ipadstand organzier

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.

organizer bottom

I used hot glue to create little bumpers on the bottom to prevent it from scratching my desk surface.

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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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  1. Brenden Ganslandt

    Thanks for the amazing post.This really takes woodworking to the next level and can help anyone become a pro.

    The way this piece is designed truely makes it easy to build and also has great style.

    I personally got started about 2 months ago and already creating my own projects and did it all thanks to

    the helpa set of 16,000 plans that are so easy to follow, literally anyone can do this.

    Im sure this will provide tremendous value to anyone that sees this. You can check it out here:https://tinyurl.com/yclbwanq

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  3. Traci@BeneathMyHeart

    Hi Melissa!
    I LOVE this project! Would love to feature it on my organizing blog, Organize and Inspire. If that is okay with you, just let me know! 🙂
    I would use one picture with full credit to you and a link back to your blog.
    Thanks!
    Traci
    beneathmyheart.net

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    • Melissa Riker

      Hi Traci,

      You are always welcome to feature anything of mine, thank you so much! Have a blessed weekend ! ~Melissa

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  5. bridgett

    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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  6. carolyn

    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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  8. Desiree @ Shoppe Dezi Lu

    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

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  11. Courtenay

    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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  15. Chrissy - Hoot Designs

    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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