--- title: "10 Fun DIY Desk Organizers ..." description: "Wood Corbel; Clear Glass; Framed Fabric; Layered Cardboard; Tin Can; More ..." url: "https://lifestyle.allwomenstalk.com/fun-diy-desk-organizers/" category: "lifestyle" last_updated: "2026-06-17" --- # 10 Fun DIY Desk Organizers ... Having a desk conducive for studying is essential once school is back so we give you here DIY Desk Organizers. Most of these **DIY desk organizers** are great recycling projects or will require very cheap materials. You probably know by now that I favor those kinds of craft projects. Hope you enjoy this list of **DIY desk organizers** and that one or two of these help keep your kids' desks easy on the eyes. ## 1. Wood Corbel _ Corbels are architectural details that you can find at any hardware store. They come in several sizes and have wonderful designs. Apart from the corbels, you will also need a wooden base. You stick the corbels upright on the base, paint, and you're done! Tutorial_ ## 2. Clear Glass ![Clear Glass](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/210-560x420_560x420.jpg) This **DIY desk organizer** is not only perfect for a student, it's also quite lovely enough for your home office. Making this is VERY easy, too. You simply wrap the glasses with pretty fabric, add bows, and arrange on top of a redesigned frame. [Tutorial](https://www.skiptomylou.org/diy-desk-organizer-teacher-appreciation-ideas/) ## 3. Framed Fabric ![Framed Fabric](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/310_437x361.jpg) Using a frame (thrifted or brand new) and fabric sewn into pockets, you can make a small desk organizer that is pretty to look at. Plain fabric or burlap will work for this craft project. However, if you're making this for a kid's room, using printed fabric is a must. [Inspiration](http://wishfultinker.blogspot.com/2012/02/table-organizer.html) ## 4. Layered Cardboard ![Layered Cardboard](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/4a_412x308.jpg) This is probably my favorite from this list of **DIY desk organizers**. In fact, if my cats weren't so obsessed with chewing on anything cardboard, I'd have already made one for me. [Tutorial](https://designformankind.com/2012/05/makekind-11/) ## 5. Tin Can ![Tin Can](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/510_500x430.jpg) The sight of pens, pencils, brushes, and other art materials crowding on top of a table drives me nuts. If you feel the same, you may want to look into this **fun DIY desk organizer**. The lazy susan detail is inspired, I tell you. [Tutorial](https://cynthiashaffer.typepad.com/blog/2011/01/tin-can-caddy-tutorial.html) ## 6. Chip Canisters ![Chip Canisters](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/610_500x361.jpg) Those long containers of chips can also be quite useful for organizing a study area. Making this type of organizer is very easy, too. You simply clean them, cover them (with fabric or contact paper), and then layer and glue. [Tutorial](https://www.shelterness.com/diy-desk-organizer-from-recycled-chip-canisters/) ## 7. Cardboard Boxes ![Cardboard Boxes](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/710-560x373_560x373.jpg) Got random cardboard boxes that you have no idea what to do with? You can make them pretty using paper and then glue them together. I love this idea because you get to use the base AND the lids of the boxes. [Tutorial](https://youwantmetobuythat.wordpress.com/2012/03/14/cardboard-box-organizer/) ## 8. Cereal Box _ Here is a variation of the cardboard box idea but for this particular craft project, you will be using cereal boxes. This is a fun way to recycle and make something cute using pretty paper. Tutorial_ ## 9. Magazine Holders _ Magazine holders can easily be re-used as a desk organizer by transforming them into low-hanging shelves. Hang them from a piece of wood and install in front of a desk for a more organized study space. Tutorial_ ## 10. Layered Cork Trivets ![Layered Cork Trivets](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lifestyle/2012/08/105_412x305.jpg) This particular **DIY desk organizer** is for keeping your pens or pencils wonderfully organized. To make this, you layer and glue cork trivets and drill holes. Easy! [Tutorial](https://designformankind.com/2012/04/makekind-05/) These **DIY desk organizers** show us that recycling and organizing can go hand in hand. Hope you enjoyed this new DIY list! 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