Teacher Desk Makeover

Teacher Desk Makeover

Do you have teacher desk envy? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

I’ve already shared my office supply organizational method with you as well as my vertical to-do list.

But other than having my supplies organized and my list in a picture frame, my desk has never really been what I would call “cute.” Here’s an old picture below that is proof I suffer from Drab Desk Syndrome, or DSS for short.

Teacher Desk Makeover Tutorial via www.pre-kpages.com

DIY Teacher Desk Makeover

Recently, I decided I just had to make some of those floral marble magnets that are the latest craze on Pinterest. I started with my magnets and planned my desk makeover from there. One of my goals was to go vertical so there would be less clutter on the desk.

This idea would also work if you don’t have a teacher desk and just use a counter or shelf area. I have included the materials list for you below as well as a tutorial.

Boring teacher desk before makeover via www.pre-kpages.com

Supplies

  • Button Magnets {craft store}
  • White Spray Paint {Wal-Mart}
  • Cheap Cookie Sheet {Wal-Mart}
  • Fake Flowers {Dollar Tree}
  • Flat Floral Marbles {Dollar Tree}
  • E6000 Glue {craft store or Wal-Mart}
  • Scrapbook Paper {craft store}
  • Scissors
  • Mod Podge {craft store or Wal-Mart}
  • Brush
  • Magnetic Clip {on hand but I think you can find them at the teacher store}
  • Command Strips {Wal-Mart}

Teacher Desk Makeover Supplies via www.pre-kpages.com

Other Materials

I found the boxes for the pencils, markers, and pens in the Target Dollar Spot on clearance for thirty cents each. I also found the round magnetic containers for the paper clips and pins in the same place for the same price.

DIY Marble Magnets via www.pre-kpages.com

How to Make Floral Marble Magnets

I started with the marble magnets and followed the tutorial found here. The only thing I did differently was I used E6000 glue instead of a glue gun to attach the magnets to the back of the marbles because every teacher knows E6000 is the best. glue. ever.

After I finished the magnets I spray painted the cookie sheet, boxes, and round containers white- because I felt like it, not because it’s necessary. Here’s an important tip, don’t buy a non-stick cookie sheet! Nothing sticks well to a non-stick pan so cheaper is better in this case.

After the paint was dry I applied Mod Podge to the lower half of the cookie sheet with my brush and placed the scrapbook paper on top, smoothing it out as I went. As you can see in the picture below there are still some bubbles in the scrapbook paper so I need to work on perfecting my Mod Podge skills. When the Mod Podge was dry I applied a second layer on top of the paper.

Desk Makeover Using Cookie Sheet via www.pre-kpages.com

Next, I attached magnets to the back of the boxes using my trusty E6000 glue. I also cut the tops off the fake flowers and glued those to my cookie sheet and magnetic clip with E6000. I intended to attach my cookie sheet to the wall using the Command Strips but they wouldn’t stick to my wall for some reason. I made the little labels on the boxes using clipart that I cut out and glued to the front of the boxes with Mod Podge.

Some of the supplies I already had on hand so all in I spent about $10 on this makeover. I hope you enjoyed this cute and inexpensive DIY makeover for your teacher desk!

3 thoughts on “Teacher Desk Makeover”

  1. I just love this! My desk is a mess, but I think maybe you’ve inspired me to do a little something about it. Just beautiful!

  2. This is so cute. I’m wondering about the little boxes your pencils are in…did you purchase those or make them? Would you give the info on that as well?

    PS- thanks for posting so many great ideas and printables. I use your site all the time!

    1. Hi Shelli, The boxes the pencils and pens are in come from the Target Dollar Spot, they were 30 cents each on clearance. I spray painted them white and they had a place in front for a photo so I put in some scrapbook paper. I attached magnets to the back of the boxes to get them to stick to the cookie sheet. Hope that helps and thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment 🙂

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