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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Brenden Ganslandt says
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rublunder.tumblr.com says
Awesome post.
Traci@BeneathMyHeart says
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
Melissa Riker says
Hi Traci,
You are always welcome to feature anything of mine, thank you so much! Have a blessed weekend ! ~Melissa
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Melissa says
Thank you SO much Kimberly!
bridgett says
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
carolyn says
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!
Rose :: Fine Craft Guild .com says
FABULOUS!!! I think many people would like to make one. Do come share it with our readers at the linky party at https://www.finecraftguild.com/party-50/
Desiree @ Shoppe Dezi Lu says
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
Crystal says
So clever! I would definitely make one of these.
Inspire Me Heather says
That turned out great Melissa, very clever of you!
Courtenay says
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!
Melissa says
I wanna see that desk!
Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.com says
You are so clever! I would of never thought to make that. Great job. 🙂
Melissa says
Thanks so much Ginger!!
Jacque says
Your organizer turned out beautifully, you would never know it was made with scraps!
Melissa says
Thanks Jacque! I could probably make about 20 with the pile of scraps I have in the garage! Hmmm…. 😉
Heather says
Looks beautiful Melissa – love the rustic look of it and the color of stain you used! Great way to organize!
Melissa says
Thanks Heather-I love that stain color, I used it on my bedroom furniture too!
Chrissy - Hoot Designs says
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.
Melissa says
Oooh, Mason Jar box? I’m off to check that out!!