tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35894489261112236122024-03-13T21:58:19.240-07:00Tip DecorAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16871404294610224628noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589448926111223612.post-73283895839965503432015-09-15T05:14:00.003-07:002015-09-15T05:24:37.424-07:00DIY Organizing Backpack Station<div style="background-color: white; color: #534640; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; padding: 0px 0px 15px;">
Let’s face it…we all long for some type of structure and/or organization. Some people buy calendars and post-it notes. Others sync their computers to their phones and set auto reminders. Regardless of how you strive for organization…make sure it is something that will work for you and your family.<br />
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For me…it is having a command station…a system so to speak that everyone in my family understands so we always know what is going on…even if we don’t actually speak to each other. (Btw…with 3 teenagers, full-time sports, 2 companies, a filming schedule and a blog, sometimes my husband and I are like 2 ships passing in the night. lol. I’m sure at least some of you can relate)</div>
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Last week, I shared the first piece of our 4 week Back to School “Clear the Clutter” project series: the <a href="http://divaofdiy.com/diy-organizational-system/" style="color: #66c0c0; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">DIY Key and Mail Organizational System</a>. If you missed it…make sure you check it out!</div>
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This week I am showing you how to make your own DIY Organizing station for backpacks (and lunchboxes if needed).</div>
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We’ve all been there. The kids get home…they throw their backpacks, coats, books and shoes on the ground wherever they land right?!? The way to get rid of the chaos at the front {or garage} door is to provide an organized area for their belongings.</div>
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This DIY Backpack Station is the second piece of our 4 week Back to School “Clear the Clutter” project. You can use one as a stand alone piece or all of them as a complete wall organizer.<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Supplies</strong></span></div>
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<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://fave.co/1Os6Xnh" style="color: #66c0c0; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Minwax Espresso Stain</a> (or color of your choice)</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://fave.co/1Qe02wg" style="color: #66c0c0; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Fast-drying Satin Polyurethane</a></li>
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Cut List</strong></span></div>
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<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">2’ x 4’ ¾” Purebond Stain-grade Maple Plywood</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">1” x 3” Maple Trim boards cut to the following sizes:<ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">(2) boards at 48″</li>
<li style="list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">(3) boards at 19″</li>
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<a href="http://divaofdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/easy-diy-organizing-backpack-stations.jpg" style="color: #66c0c0; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="easy diy organizing backpack stations" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6950" data-jpibfi-indexer="4" src="http://divaofdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/easy-diy-organizing-backpack-stations.jpg" height="631" style="border: none; display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px auto 10px; max-width: 100%;" width="600" /></a></div>
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<strong>1) Cut your trim pieces using the cut list above. <span style="color: red;">(Diva Tip: You can have Home Depot cut all of these trim boards for you!)</span></strong></div>
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<strong>3) Stain all pieces using the Minwax Espresso stain. Let dry according to manufacturer’s instructions and then clear coat with a fast-dry polyurethane.</strong></div>
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<img alt="Easy DIY organizing Backpack Station " class="aligncenter wp-image-6785" data-jpibfi-indexer="6" src="http://divaofdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DIY-Backpack-Station-Frame-1024x576.jpg" height="338" style="display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px auto 10px; max-width: 100%;" width="600" /></div>
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<strong>4) Once the trim pieces have completely dried, it’s time to attach the trim boards to the 2×4 sheet stained plywood. </strong> Lay out your trim pieces and using your air-nailer, attach the boards.</div>
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<strong>5) Pre-drill the holes for the wall pockets & where you want the knobs that will hold your backpacks and/or lunch boxes.</strong></div>
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<strong> 6) Hang the wall pockets and attach the knobs in the pre-drilled holes.</strong></div>
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My boys will be responsible for putting all the paperwork that comes home in the wall pockets. That way I can read it and keep what I need to keep, fill out what needs to be filled out and toss what needs to be tossed.</div>
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I also love the idea of them using the second knob for their lunch <a class="vglnk" href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Pennington-40-in-x-12-in-Wood-Planter-Box-540/100618526?N=5yc1vZbx4r" rel="nofollow" style="color: #66c0c0; text-decoration: none;" title="Link added by VigLink">box</a>. When they want to take their lunch, they need to hang the lunch <a class="vglnk" href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Pennington-40-in-x-12-in-Wood-Planter-Box-540/100618526?N=5yc1vZbx4r" rel="nofollow" style="color: #66c0c0; text-decoration: none;" title="Link added by VigLink">box</a> on the knob the night before. Otherwise…it’s school lunch!<br />
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