DIY Command Center for Back To School with Plaid

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15 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 Blanket Command Center Back to School!

How did school start for you?

Remember last year??? It's been such a year with a hybrid schedule, many new students, virtual students, and those returning to public schools put on masks and left.

What is common 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.

Create a do-it-yourself command center for all your school organization needs with Plaid products . This awesome command center is perfect for moms who need to stay organized and on schedule.

It is perfect for students who want to keep track of their homework and assignments. Teachers can use it to follow the topic of the day and save additional masks.

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

How will you use your command center?

DIY Command Center for Back To School with Plaid Crafts

Necessary accessories for DIY command center:

board

Hanger with crystal buttons

wooden pallet board

Palette mark with brackets

Folk art acrylic painting (waterfall, seashell and sea view)

Treasure color gold (gold)

Brush

21 inch long 1x2 board

1x1 5" long board (3)

Small nail and hammer

Leather strip (you can use masking tape)

Self-adhesive tape with Velcro

Screwdriver

Ribbons for painters

clean soup jars

hot glue gun

glue 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 pallet board

Start by painting the top of the pallet board as desired.

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

I colored the palette marks with three different colors, leaving natural areas. Then let dry.

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

Step 2: Paint the board

Then apply tape to the board to hide where the paint collects.

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 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 dots for a modern look.

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

These little gold drops are perfect for a touch of gold reminiscent of animal prints. Use a blob of paint to cover up any less-than-perfect blue paint stains.

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 hanger with crystal buttons

Repeat the same process as before on the crystal button. Use masking tape to set aside pieces of wood. Then paint the tree a tea color. 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 continue with the Treasure Gold color in the same way as on the panel.

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

Step 4: Paint Soup Cans

Now paint the jar with light blue soup paint. Let it dry and apply another coat of paint.

Step 4: Paint the Soup Can Now paint the soup can with the light blue paint. Let it dry and give it another coat of paint.

Step 5: Assembling the command center

Let's start assembling this command center. Start by removing the hooks from the back of the crystal button hanger.

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 cord from the pallet, mark it with a clip.

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

Take a strip of leather (or ribbon) and a piece of wood.

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

Add E6000 glue to a 20-21 inch long 1x2 board. Also add hot glue lines. The hot glue sticks right away, and the E6000 hardens 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 panels behind the pallet panels and pallet panels. Glue the small board to the bottom of the surface with hot glue so that it sticks 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 secure the soup jars with leather straps. Hit one end of the pallet board 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 place a piece of hot glue on top of the soup can.

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

Then glue the box to the pallet and wrap it with leather.

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

Attach the other side of the leather strip and hold it in place.

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

Hot glue 2 inch pallet brand leather strip with hanging clip with crystal stud.

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

Hot glue was enough to hold it in place, but I added a clip for extra strength...and it looks.

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

Step 6: Velcro Pattern

Now attach the Velcro to the pallet board. Place the hook side on the paddle board and the loop/soft 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.

As a result, the board fits snugly in the hand without scratching the plastic latch. Whiteboards are so versatile that they allow you to write menus, to-do lists, motivational quotes, or writing exercises.

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.

Your father! It is over!

Fasten up now and get 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.

Install the remote control in the hallway, bathroom or on the desktop. Spruce up the house with menus, motivational offers, a mask holder for quick errands, 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.

Remove the board from the command center to practice writing letters or solving simple math problems. Place flashcards, word lists to write or memorize. Fill the mug with stationery.