DIY: Desk organizers to categorize your life

DIY: The Folder Holder

Do you want to get rid of the huge stack of folders, notebooks and magazines on your desk? Do you want to avoid spending a fortune on a desk organizer? Using an old cereal box and a few household items, you can build your own without breaking the bank. This DIY project is a cheap and easy way to organize folders and magazines while adding a creative flair to your dorm room or apartment. Make multiple organizers to keep your desk area looking clean, organized and stylish.

To complete this project, you will need:

• A rectangular cardboard box or large cereal box (any size depending on your preference)
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Glue or tape
• Your favorite wrapping paper, magazine pictures or decorations
• A black marker

Instructions

1. Cut off all flaps on top of the cardboard box.

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2. On the top of the box, measure three inches from the upper right hand corner and make a mark with a black marker.

3. Using a ruler, draw a straight diagonal line from your mark to the opposite side of the box.

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4. Cut along the black line.

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5. Follow the same instructions for the other side of the box.

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8. Glue or tape on your favorite wallpaper, magazine pictures, or draw your own design.

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9. Use your new folder holder to organize your magazines, folders and notebooks. To make a sturdier holder, use a larger cardboard box and store heavier books and portfolios.

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For more ideas on dorm DIY projects, visit www.thecollegejuice.com.

Kayla Keegan is a contributing writing writer. Email her at features@nyunews.com.