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Pretty Desk Organizers

Recycled cardboard and newspaper make beautiful desk accessories!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/pretty-desk-organizers • Posted by Mark Montano

Make pretty desk organizers with recycled materials. See how easy it is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO2BSXETNgc

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

3 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Make pretty desk organizers with recycled materials. See how easy it is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO2BSXETNgc

Instructions

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    Americana Decou-Page paper Cardboard Template for tray Americana Decou-Page medium (I used gloss) White Americana Acrylic paint White school glue Craft knife Paintbrushes Scissors

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    Trace and cut the hexagon Trace and cut the sides of the tray Glue the pieces together to create the shape *You can tape the pieces together while they dry Add a little water to some white school glue With a paintbrush, decoupage the paper to the tray with the glue *This will make it sturdy and keep your pieces in place When dry, paint the entire tray white Cut pieces of the Americana Decou-Page Paper to fit the tray Using the gloss Decou-Page medium, adhere the decorative paper to the tray

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    Template to print out on standard paper