DIY Command Center for Back To School with Plaid

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12 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!

What does going to school look like for you?

Remember last year ??? It's been another year of hybrid schedules, more new home students, virtual schools, and those returning to public school wearing face masks and spacing.

The only thing that is generally the same is the need for a 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 the needs of your school organization with Plaid products . This awesome command center is perfect for mom's needs to stay organized and on schedule.

It is very convenient for students to do their homework and homework. Teachers can use it to stay on top of the day's topics and save on some extra masks.

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

How do you use your command center?

DIY Command Center for Back To School with Plaid Crafts

Materials needed for a do-it-yourself command center:

table

Necklace with crystal buttons

Wooden pallet board

Pallet with leftovers

Folk acrylic paint (waterfall, sink, ocean view)

Treasure gilding (gold)

Brush

1 x 2 boards 21 "long

1 x 1 5 "plate (3)

Small nails and hammer

leather strap (or strap you can use)

Velcro tape

Screwdriver

character strips

clean soup glass

hot 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 board

Start by coloring the board as you like.

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

I painted the palette with three different colors and left a natural section. 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 attach a piece of masking tape to the board to hide where the paint has accumulated.

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 a few brushstrokes of Treasure Gold color for a modern look.

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

These little gold studs are perfect for adding a golden touch that is reminiscent of animal prints. Use masking paper to cover any imperfections in the 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: Color the crystal studded necklace.

Repeat the same procedure above for the crystal studs. Use duct tape to mark off 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 gold treasure paint the same way as the chalkboard.

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 mold with blue paint. Let it dry and apply another coat of paint.

Step 5: Create the Activity Center

Let's start building this activity center. Start by removing the hooks attached to the back of the crystal 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 cable with clips from the pallet trailer.

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

Take a strip of leather (or duct tape) and wooden blocks.

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

Place a drop of E6000 glue on a 20-21 "long 1x2 board. Also add a drop of hot glue. The hot glue sets instantly while the E6000 sets 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 make a mark on the pallet. Glue small panels flush to the underside of the surfaces so that they adhere 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 glass to the leather strap. Glue one side to the pallet using duct tape and a 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 put a strip of hot glue on the soup glass.

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

Then glue the glass to the pallet and wrap the ladder around it.

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

Glue the other side of the leather strap and secure it firmly.

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

2 inch leather strips with hot glue from the closure panel to the crystal button chain.

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

Hot glue is enough to hold it in place, but I've added glue 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. Velcro for the table

Now attach the velcro to the pallet. Place the hook on the pallet and the straight / smooth side on the table.

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 board comfortably without scratching the plastic hooks. A versatile notepad for writing lists, to-do lists, motivational quotes or practicing your 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 Dah! Ready!

Now hang up and have fun 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 your command post in the hallway, corridor or other end of the office. Home organizer with to do list, motivational quote, mask holder for quick messages 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.

Drag a whiteboard from the activity center to practice writing letters or simple math problems. Post flashcards and word lists 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.

Keep track of the day's topic, create a to-do list, and stay up to date with whiteboard markers and crayons. Keep everything organized and in one place!