Create a desk organizer for under $10

While shopping at my local thrift store, I stumbled across a set of four decorative wooden pieces and decided this would be a great opportunity to create an organizer for my desk that looks nice, but is durable enough to hold quite a few books or magazines. For just $9.98, I was able to create this unique and functional piece that will brighten up any desk.

You will need

Purchased:

• Decorative wooden pieces — $4.99 at thrift store

• Two pieces of 12x12 plywood — $4.99 at JoAnn Fabrics

Items I already had around the house:

• Mod Podge

• Foam brush

• White spray paint

• Gorilla Glue

Directions

1. Take three of the decorative wood pieces and glue each to one of the pieces of plywood. This will be the base for your organizer. Make sure that each of the wooden pieces is flush to the edges of the plywood.

2. Once dry, glue the second piece of plywood to the backside of your decorative wooden pieces.

3. Let dry completely.

4. Once dry, spray paint the entire organizer white. You will need to apply two coats of paint.

5. After the paint dries, use Mod Podge or an acrylic sealer and cover the entire piece.

6. Let dry completely. If you want to protect the top surface of your desk, add adhesive felt circles to the bottom of your organizer.

Jessica Garringer is a bargain hunter, DIYer and a couponer who loves to save money. Contact her at SaverSavvySavings@gmail.com. Get more money-saving tips, ideas and projects at www.SaverSavvy.com.

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