I found cork tiles at Goodwill last week and thought it would be fun to use them to make a simple desk organizer.
You will need:
-A small piece of cork board
-A hose clamp (find at Goodwill or at a
hardware store)
-Acrylic paint
-Pushpins
-Can, mason jar or other container from Goodwill
I have always loved the look of worn, rusty metal, and the tools that typically cover my desk are often covered in paint or other materials so I decided to use a steal can, instead of a clear mason jar. If you prefer a clean, brighter look you could cover the can in photos or magazine pictures or paint it. You could also give your mason jar a paint dip to make it more fun.
To get started, cut a strip of cork the same circumference as your jar and the height you want. Apply an even coat of acrylic paint to your corkboard and let it dry. Once dry, tighten a hose clamp around the cork to attach it to your jar.
Now you can use pushpins to make a design, or use them to attach small photos, stickers or post-its to your container. Done! It’s a quick project, but can add a little color and take back a little clutter from your desk. Goodwill has great glassware so you can experiment with different size containers to add variety and more function to your organizer.
