My project this weekend was this desk organizer. I found it at AcMoore in the wood section a few weeks ago...I need something by my computer to hold pens and notebooks and other little office stuff that I seem to keep misplacing on my desk.
First I white washed it with white acrylic paint and water. After that I covered it with Pink Paislee's Queen Bee collection. I love darker colors...more rustic looking....
At first I didn't know how I was going to dress this up. It was one of those things that I had to keep moving stuff around to figure out what I was going to do. I had to walk away and it wasn't until 9:30 last night that I finally was happy with how it was coming together.
The below picture shows some of the punch outs that coordinate with the Queen Bee collection. The pearls are from Prima's E-Line Collection.
and for the bottom front of the organizer I used the coordinating Queen Bee Ribbon (it's hard to see in the below picture). I was digging through some of my Prima Flowers and came across these really pretty orange, green, blue and pink flowers that I got at Michael's a while back.
I think it gave it the perfect pop of color.
I really enjoy making altered projects. I found this really neat wooden box that is going to be really fun to alter. I think it would be perfect for holding a mini album. Since I'm on vacation next week with no plans of going away (other than a few day trips here and there), I can maybe work on a mini and alter the box too. I hope you all have a great day.
Supplies:
Pink Paislee Queen Bee Collection (ribbon, punchouts and paper)
Prima Flowers (these aren't the ones I used, but I think they are neat)
paint brush-I prefer the Simply Simmons brushes
35 comments:
beautiful!!! It will go in your new room so nicely, however, I couldn't bare to hide all that beautiful work with pens, scissors, etc. Maybe you should just sit around and look at it for a little while yet (lol)
PennyG
love the orange flower :O
I love it, so pretty and so handy!
This turned out beautiful. Love the papers you used and it won me over with the pearls!
That is so awesome! I find I've been drawn more to altering items than scrapbooking lately. Could it be all the Luive with Prima classes? LOL
Hugs,
Kristina
This is beautiful! I love fun altered projects such as this - can't wait to see the altered box.
love the colors you used for this! really neat idea:-) Very nice job
XMicheleX
OH WOW....THIS IS STUNNING MY FRIEND!!!!!! Great little place to put your Prima bling and some flowers ;) Hugs, T
Chris,
I love your desk organizer!!! :) It's totally my style. I like shabby chic...sort of Ballard Designs-like (you wouldn't know it looking at my house, though; hubby's not a big fan)! You did such a great job!
Thanks for posting,
Jennifer
Beautiful!! Love all the bling!! :)
what a great Idea Thanks for sharing. I think Michaels have these as well.
Absolutely beautiful Christina!!! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
Love it!
Your desk organizer is gorgeous. You are very talented. I would love to see a straight view close up.
Wonderful project and practical too. Love the Prima flowers.
Barb from Toronto, Canada
Love the alter desk organizer! Great colors and I LOVE the flowers! :)
That is so cute! Have you ever seen a storage container for Copics that will allow them to lay horizontal and still be accessible?
Love it Christina ! So pretty :)
So very pretty. I wouldn't want to clutter it up with pens and such.LOL--Ryansmaama
Wow, perfect timing. I was just looking at my coffee cup pencil/pen/scissor holder and thinking I needed something bigger. You did an outstanding job on yours. I love it.
I LOVE what you did to the organizer!! Really pretty!! TFS!!
Have more of a question. Wanted to get an ATG gun and was looking at the 700. Is that a good choice as would like a small one.?
sammie
Really pretty! This is about the sixth time I've seen these papers used today! They're so pretty. Great project.
This is GORGEOUS! You are such an artist!!
The colors look amazing I love this paperline I have these same papers I did a layout with, maybe I need to visit the wood section of Michaels! Your Michael's has the best treasures!
Tfs!
-christine
PS Did I mention that I LOVE LOVE LOVE my paper trimmer thanks again!
i love the box and the paper you used. when i do boxes like that i like to use the glass flat bead that you use in vases as feet to give it hieght and it looks like it has legs
That is so pretty....I would hate to mess it up! LOL
This is beautiful! I love that paper. It is wonderful.
This is beautiful. Love it!
Wow it is beautiful you really pulled it all together it's going to look awesome a nice piece of art decor. You really have an eye for putting patterns and designs together. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful. You have such wonderful ideas and you give me such inspiration. Keep up the great work on you blog. I love it.
This is so amazing.
BEAUTIFUL my sweet friend!! I just LOVE it!
Big Hugs,
Emma;)
That is gorgeous. I love to alter myself. It's amazing what you can do with a blank canvas. Love the colors.
GORGEOUS!!!!
oooh, pretty! I LOVE it!
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