DIY Command Center for Back To School with Plaid

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10 May, 2022

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What does back-to-school look like for you? This year is such a different year with hybrid schedules, vast numbers of new homeschoolers, virtual schoolers and those trekking back to public school wearing masks and distancing. One thing that is the same across the board--is the need for good organization.

DIY Command Center Back to School with Plaid!

How does going back to school feel to you?

Do you remember last year? Another year has passed with hybrid schedules, a slew of new homeschoolers, virtual students, and those returning to public schools wearing masks and leaving.

The only thing that does not change in all areas is the need for good organization.

Make a DIY Command Center for all your back-to-school organizational needs using Plaid products. This fabulous command center is great for mother's needing to stay organized and on schedule. It's great for students keeping track of their assignments and homework. Teachers can use it to keep on top of the topics of each day and store some extra masks.

Build a DIY command center for all of your school's organizational needs with Plaid products . This amazing command center is perfect for moms who need to stay organized and stick to a schedule.

It is convenient for students to keep up with their assignments and homework. Teachers can use it to keep up with everyday topics and supplement additional skins.

Make a DIY command center organizer for staying on track now that we are back in school.

How would you use your command center?

DIY Command Center for Back To School with Plaid Crafts

Materials needed for a DIY command center:

What

Coat rack with crystal handles

a wooden pallet

Wooden pallet with clamps

Popular acrylic painting (waterfall, basin, sea view)

Gold plated treasure (gold)

brushes

1 x 2 plates 21" long

1 1 5" plate (3)

small nails and hammer

Leather strap (or strap you can wear)

Velcro closure strap

Screwdriver

Scotch tape

cleaned the soup can

glue gun

chewing gum E6000

Supplies Needed for DIY Command Center: Chalkboard Hanger with crystal knobs Wood Pallet Plaque Pallet Sign with Clips Folk Art Acrylic Paint (Cascade, Conch Shell and Ocean View) Treasure Gold Paint (Gold) Paintbrushes 1x2 board 21 inches long 1x1 boards 5 inches long (3) Small nails and Hammer Leather Strip (or ribbon could be used) Hook and Loop Closure Adhesive Strip Screwdriver Painters Tape Clean Soup Can Hot Glue/Gun E6000 Glue

Step 1 - Paint the Palette

Start by painting the palette board however you like.

Step 1: Painting the Pallet Plaque Begin by painting the pallet plaque sign however you like.

I painted the banner in three different colors, which left a natural part. Then let it dry.

I painted the pallet sign 3 different colors, leaving one section natural. Then let it dry.

Step 2 - Paint the Board

Then place painter's tape on the board to hide where the paint has collected.

Step 2: Paint the Chalkboard Next put a piece of painters tape across the chalkboard to mask where the paint goes.

Paint the wood, then remove the masking tape and let the board dry completely.

Paint the wood, then remove the tape and let the chalkboard dry completely.

Then add some Treasure Gold paint strokes for a modern look.

Next, add some touches of Treasure Gold paint for a modern look.

These little golden dots are perfect for a golden touch reminiscent of an animal print. Use paint stains to cover any imperfect spots with blue paint.

These little golden blobs are perfect for a touch of gold, reminiscent of animal print. Use the paint blobs to cover any places in the blue paint that aren't so perfect.

Step 3: Decorate the hangers with crystal handles.

Repeat the same procedure above for the crystal pins. Use masking tape to cover part of the tree. Then paint the tree with turquoise paint. Let it dry completely.

Step 3: Painting the Hanger with Crystal Knobs Repeat the same process as earlier on the crystal knobs. Use the painters tape to block a section of the wood. Then paint the wood with the teal paint. Let it dry completely.

Then apply some Treasure Gold in the same way as on the board.

Next, follow it up with some Treasure Gold paint in the same way as with the chalkboard.

Step 4 – Paint the Soup Can

Now paint the soup pot blue. Let it dry and apply another coat of paint.

Step 5: Build the Assignment Center

Let's start compiling this task post. Start by removing the hooks on the back of the glass handle hook.

Step 5: Assemble the Command Center Let's get started assembling this command center. Start by removing the hanging hooks on the backside of the hanger with crystal knobs.

Then remove the brand wires from the pallet with clamps.

Next, remove the twine from the Pallet Sign with Clips.

Take a strip of leather (or duct tape) and cut the wood.

Get a strip of leather (or some ribbon) and the wood block pieces.

On a 20-21 inch long 1x2 board, add E6000 glue to the top. Also add a drop of hot glue. Hot glue cures immediately, while E6000 cures slowly.

On the 1x2 board that is 20-21 inches long, add a bunch of E6000 glue to the top. Also add a line of hot glue. The hot glue will hold it instantly while the E6000 cures slowly.

Place the board on the back of the pallet and mark it. Hot glue the small panels under the counter so they stick properly to the wall. Then let the glue dry for 4 hours.

Place the board across the backside of the pallet plaque and the pallet sign. Hot glue the smaller boards on the bottom of the surfaces, so they rest against the wall properly. Then let the glue dry for 4 hours.

Then attach the soup can to the leather strap. Attach one end to the deck with a small nail and hammer. You can also use hot glue.

Next, attach the soup can with the leather strip. Pound one end of it on the pallet plaque using a small tack and a hammer. Hot glue could also be used.

Then add a strip of hot glue to the soup pot.

Then add a strip of hot glue onto the soup can.

Then put the bottle on the platform and wrap it in the skin.

Then stick the can to the pallet and wrap the leather around it.

Pull out the other side of the leather strip, holding it tight.

Tack the other side of the leather strip down keeping it pulled tight.

Hot glue the 2-inch leather strips from the clip tray label to the crystal handle hook.

Hot glue 2 inch stripes of leather from the pallet sign with clips to the hanger with crystal knobs.

Hot glue is enough to secure it, but I added some screws for added strength...and look.

The hot glue is enough to hold it, but I added tacks for extra strength...and the look.

Step 6 - Close the Hook and Loop for the Card

Now add the Velcro band to the paddle. Place the hook side on the pallet board and the door/smooth side on the board.

Step 6: Hook and Loop Closure Chalkboard Now add a strip of hook and loop to the pallet plaque. Put the hook side on the pallet plaque and the loop/soft side on the chalkboard.

This allows you to hold the plate comfortably without scratching the plastic hooks. The board is versatile for writing lists, to-do lists, motivational quotes, or for practicing writing skills.

This makes the chalkboard comfortable to hold without the plastic hooks scratching. The chalkboard is so versatile for writing menu's, to-do lists, motivational quotes or for practicing writing skills.

TA-daah! Finish!

Close now and enjoy being super organized!

Make a command center organization station to keep track of everything now that school is in session. What does school look like for you? This station is perfect for all circumstances.

Set up a command station in a hallway, hallway, or on top of a table. Stay organized at home with a list, a motivational quote, a quick cover, and some stationery.

Set up the command station in the entryway, mudroom or over the desk. Get organized at home with a menu, motivational quote, mask holder for quick errands out, and some office supplies.

Pull out the whiteboard from the command center to practice writing letters or solving simple math problems. Hang flashcards and glossaries to write or memorize. Fill a cup with stationery.

Pull the chalkboard off the command center to practice writing letters or simple math problems. Hang up flash cards, lists of words to spell or memorize. Fill the cup with office supplies.

Stay up-to-date with the current day's topic, make a to-do list, and keep an eye on the markers and crayons on the whiteboard. Keep everything organized and in one place!