As I’ve recently been reworking my office and craft room, I realized that I was in need of a few pieces to really help get me organized. Thankfully I like to play around with some DIY ideas and the pieces I imagined were projects that I felt I could make myself. Does that sound like something you need too? Keep reading to see how you can DIY yourself to organized!

Project 1:

The first project I brought to life was my DIY dry erase board. I’ve seen a bunch of these on Pinterest over the years and always wanted to make one! I needed an idea area where I could keep track of business leads, blog content ideas, and even listing out companies that I’d love to team up with! I love that it is super cute but also versatile with the use of the dry-erase. I can change my categories at any time depending on my needs and I can easily jot down an idea as I’m working on other things.

If you want to make one for your office, all you need are five simple supplies:

• Picture frame of your chosen size*
• Scrapbook paper with coordinating colors
• Paper Trimmer- Fiskars 12 Inch SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer (152490-1004)
• Double-sided Adhesive –  Scotch CAT 085 Advanced Tape Glider with 2 Rolls of 1/4-Inch by 36-Yard Acid Free Tape,Cure Pink 
• Dry erase markers and eraser

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*A few things I learned along the way with choosing a frame. I used a 24×36 sized frame because I had one I wasn’t using. Originally the pane was made of plastic, which didn’t allow for easy removal of the dry erase. So I ended up finding a frame of the same size at Goodwill that had glass, and swapped it out. You can very easily remove the dry erase even if it has been on there for days.     

 

 

Step 1: Remove the sample poster board from the frame and use it as your guide for spacing the scrapbook paper on it. Depending on your frame size, you may need to cut the paper. Be sure to measure before you cut or you might end up with paper that is too small. (Yes, I did that!)  Once it is spaced evenly, use the permanent double-sided adhesive to stick the paper to the back of the poster board. * I added a little ribbon to dress mine up too!

 

 

Step 2: Place the paper backing back into the frame and secure the backing.

Step 3: Hang on the wall and determine your categories.

Step 4: Use a little bucket or basket to hold your dry erase markers and secure it to the wall under your frame.

 

 

The second idea came to me when I received a few thank you cards and had pulled some ideas out of a magazine. I had nowhere to display them! Behold, idea number two! My inspiration board!

 

Project 2:

I lucked out AGAIN and found a corkboard at Goodwill for just a couple bucks! Score! I’m telling you…always check thrift stores for project pieces!

 

 

All it needed was a little refinishing to fit in with the rest of my décor and Voila!

Supplies:

• Corkboard of chosen size
• Paint for frame
• Double-sided Adhesive – Scotch CAT 085 Advanced Tape Glider with 2 Rolls of 1/4-Inch by 36-Yard Acid Free Tape,Cure Pink 
• Paper Trimmer- Fiskars 12 Inch SureCut Deluxe Craft Paper Trimmer (152490-1004)
• Ribbon
• Scissors
• Hot glue

Step 1: Paint the frame with a coordinating color to match your space. I chose a chalk paint for easy application and completion.

 

 

Step 2: Cover cork with scrapbook paper squares. Paper may need to be trimmed to fit. I used the same double-sided adhesive for this project.

 

 

Step 3: Determine layout for ribbons. I practiced first with a cheap ribbon that I didn’t mind “wasting”. Once I had those pieces cut to fit, I mimicked those lengths and then replaced the strands with my “fancy” ribbon.

 

 

**The outline of your ribbons may be different depending on size and shape of your board. I tried a couple different patterns and decided on this one.

Step 4: I used hot glue to secure this burlap textured type of ribbon. If you choose to use hot glue, be sure to wear a Band-Aid or something on your finger before you secure the ribbon. It will be HOT!

 

 

Overall, I’m THRILLED with how both projects turned out and it has greatly helped me to keep the clutter from piling up! No more random stickie’s with ideas or piles of cards and ideas! That’s a win!

 

What DIY organization projects have you tried? Let me know in the comments!