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.
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.
4. Cut along the black line.
5. Follow the same instructions for the other side of the box.
8. Glue or tape on your favorite wallpaper, magazine pictures, or draw your own design.
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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Kayla Keegan is a contributing writing writer. Email her at [email protected].