I’ve said it before and it’s true, I really do love organisation DIY projects. Maybe it’s because life feels so hectic most of the time that any small ways I can help curb the crazy is very welcome. This project can help you organise any part of your home really but my initial thoughts were for my art supplies. They’re always in need of a tidy, especially when they’re also always increasing! Just to throw another idea out there, you could also use it for mail. Perhaps one pocket for ‘keepers’, one for ‘unread’ and one for ‘action’. I could go on but I won’t bore you.
I always say it but this tutorial is very simple to follow…but warning: one stage does involve a power tool eek! Just drilling two simple holes though so don’t panic. I used plywood as my base as I managed to find this lovely light one online, and so continues my love affair with light wood. I won’t apologise, not yet anyway.
I used this fun salmon coloured foam I found in a local fabric shop as I fell in love with the shade and had an overwhelming urge to stroke it (don’t judge me, it’s so smooth) but you could also use a nice leather or leatherette, which may even make sewing a bit easier. Anything fairly robust will work.
Materials:
- A3 Plywood sheet ( I used 6mm)
- Power Drill
- Paddle drill bit (must fit your rope through)
- Coloured foam or leather (4 x 26cm x 15cm sections)
- Machine thread in corresponding colour
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Wood glue
- Stanley knife
- White rope length
Start by measuring in evenly from either side with your ruler and make a mark with your pencil which will pinpoint where to drill the hanging holes. I measured in 3cm to give you some idea. Then use your paddle bit on your drill, lining up the point with the pencil marking. Put some spare wood underneath to protect the surface below and drill right through.
Thread your machine with the matching thread and select a long, straight stitch. Line the foam/leather pockets up so that there are two pairs. Pinning them together will leave marks so if you want them to stay aligned then just use some tape. Stitch around the outside, roughly a centimetre in from the edge, finishing off at either end. Do the same with both pairs to create two pockets. Then measure halfway and make a tiny pencil mark at the top and bottom and stitch between these points with another straight stitch. Try going from bottom to top to limit any puckers in the fabric.
When you’re done you should have two rectangular pockets with a dividing stitch in the middle to create four pockets all together.
Cover the back of these pockets with the wood glue and then transfer these pockets onto the plywood, lining them up so one sits above the other with even spacing either side. Press down firmly and lay something heavy over the top while it dries. This will make sure it dries flat.
Thread the rope through the holes from front to back and tie a tight double knot on the wrong side as you see below.
So have a go and maybe get some of your supplies off your desk and onto the wall, making room for other important things…like plants or work snacks. Very important I’m sure you’ll agree.
this is amazing! I especially love the leather color you used.
Thanks Timia 🙂
This is such a beautiful organizer! I love that you can simply hang it up anywhere and throw in all of your pens and stationary!
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And it’s very simple 🙂 So organising doesn’t have to be hard
This is so cute! x
I agree it is cute and so easy
I literally can not even take this! I’m a sucker for all things coral/salmon and just love the simplicity of this project. Pinning and loving.
Me too Amy. Salmon, blush, coral, anything in that spectrum. Glad you enjoyed this!
So,so gooood!
Wow, I love it! Thank you for sharing this post!
Thanks Emma! So glad you like it 🙂
I love this! I really struggle to have enough space for all my crafty bits so I might have to try this 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
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My struggle is the same! i have things popping out of every cupboard 😀
super cute diy! can i ask you where the “ok” print is from? I love it! thanks!
Hello, I found this DIY on another blog and I have not found the link to your blog, although she does mention the original source.
http://ayudaadecorar.blogspot.com.es/2016/08/diy-organizador-de-pared.html
I’ve been meaning to reply to say thank you so much for pointing me to this. I was shocked to find a whole bundle of my projects in full on her blog!! Her instagram account was also full of mine and other bloggers images with not credit and posted as if they were her own. I’ve reported to instagram and the photos were taking down and I’m going to contact her about the rest!
Do you have a video doing the DIY? looks lovely by the way x
I haven’t branched out into video yet but this ones so simple it should be easy to follow 🙂 x
Hey Teri, this is such a cute idea! Great blog 🙂
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I love anything that helps keep my desk clear of clutter – the colour of the fabric you chose is especially gorgeous though
– Natalie
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Aww thanks! That’s my favourite colour I think!
Where did you find the foam? Anything specific I should look for?
Lovely !!! Thanks 😉