To create this modern wall organizer, we used simple pieces of unfinished wood we found at the hardware store, such as plywood (a Hunker fave). By adding a cork board, two shelves, and a chalkboard, there is ample room for displaying personal touches such as favorite postcards, foraged items, and favorite pens. This is a project that's perfect for any work space, studio, or home.
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Things You'll Need
Plywood, 16 inches by 36 inches by 3/4 inch
Wood for shelves, 24 inches by 3 1/2 inches by 3/4 inch (Ask the hardware store cut the wood shelf in half for you, and sand the edges)
Cork square, 12 inches by 12 inches
Sponge brush
Wood box (similar), 3 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches
Level
Tape measure
Tape
Wall hooks
Step 1
First, arrange the shelves to where you will be gluing them onto the board. We decided to sit ours within the center of the board.
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Before you glue on the shelves, use the wood glue to adhere the cork square to the board.
Step 2
Adhere the two shelves to the board using the wood glue. Allow to dry overnight. Once dry, you can reinforce the shelves by using a nail gun or hammer and small nails.
Step 3
Tape off a bottom section of the board. For this DIY, we created a 10-inch-by-12-inch section. Using chalkboard paint, paint the board within that area.
Step 4
Then, using the wood glue, attach a small wood box to the board. This is perfect for holding pens, pencils, or chalk.
Step 5
After painting two coats, peel the tape back. If you are hanging the message board from the wall, you will want to attach a hook on the back of the board. We decided to lean ours against a wall, upon a desk, as seen in the photos.
