Father’s Day Desk Organizer
Make a Father's Day Desk Organizer that perfectly fits Dad's style. Your kids will have fun creating this organizer that Dad will cherish for years to come.

Other Things You'll Need

  • 3 coordinating pieces of 12" X 12" scrapbook paper
  • 7" x 9" wooden plaque
  • 4" paper maché round box (not lid)
  • Small paper maché chest
  • Small wooden "old timer" car or similar wood keepsake
  • 4 silver brads
  • 1 silver bead
  • 2" 20 gauge wire
  • 4 felt pads
  • Paintbrush
  • Sand paper
  • Large sharp needle or 1/16" drill bit

Instructions

  1. Sand edges of the plaque and paint Sequin Black.
  2. Paint inside of boxes Peridot.
  3. Detail paint car with Silver Sterling, Copper and Taupe and set aside.
  4. Paint outside crevices of chest Sequin Black.
  5. Decoupage plaque top and sides using Mod Podge and coordinating papers. Allow to dry and then apply an additional coat.
  6. Decoupage boxes using strips of coordinating paper to add decorative detail, allow to dry and give a second coat.
  7. Make a decorative “Dad” tag to attach to pencil holder with brads.
  8. Using a large sharp needle or 1/16” drill bit, make holes to attach bead to chest and pilot holes in pencil holder for brads.
  9. Attach bead to chest and "Dad" tag to pencil holder.