This morning, I decided to clean off my desk of all the owls I have received in the last two weeks. You see, there is a big Gala happening this weekend, and anybody and everybody that is well-known will be in attendance. I have been asked to attend, but I politely declined. So I got to work cleaning my desk when I got yet another OWL. This one is from Professor Slughorn himself, the host of the big Gala himself. He's essentially begging me to attend. I know it's because I'm a dragon, but here's the thing. I will not be used for what I am and what I can do. I mean, who wouldn't want a dragon as a friend?
The Gala is supposed to be the event to attend this year. I'm positive that if I were to attend, Slughorn will be vying for favors or a lift somewhere or something. What I don't understand is how everyone doesn't see they are being used by Slughorn and his associates. Anyway, I'm rambling. My apologies. Back to SOUP.
My wonderful editors thought that due to the big upcoming Gala, they would pick the theme of the Slug Club. The thing is, I had no idea what to do for this wretched theme that Wolf, Kitten and Dragon chose. So I am going to clean and organize my desk with the pile of owls and notes I have littering it. What an absolute mess I can't find anything I want to, just missives from the Slug Club Gala planning committee. So I went to the recycling area of my cave and grabbed some cardboard boxes and tubes to make my own desk organizer. So I hope you can follow along and make your very own pretty desk organizer with me.
Desk Organizer from recycled materials
Supplies
-Wand
-Cereal boxes and toilet paper rolls
-Wood plaque - large enough to be the base
-Mod Podge Satin
-Acrylic paint in the colors of your choice (white is optional)
-Scrapbook paper
-Ribbon in coordinating colors
-Scissors/ cutting spell
-Craft knife
-Craft glue
-Paintbrush
-Pen or pencil
-Ruler
-Tape/ sticking charm
Instructions
1. Cut up the boxes and paper rolls to create the compartments for your organizer.
2. Make the smaller compartments by cutting the larger compartments down and taping them on the outside. The tape will be covered by paper.
3. Trim the paper tubes to different heights to add interest.
4. Paint the plaque using the colors of your choice and let dry.
5. Use a pencil or pen to trace each compartment on your scrapbook paper. For the larger compartments, you might need to cut multiple sheets of paper to completely cover them.
6. Cut everything out using the scissors/ cutting charm.
7. Add Mod Podge to the backs of all of the papers - then proceed to decoupage your compartments with paper and Mod Podge.
8. Hold everything down until it sticks, smooth, and let dry for 15 - 20 minutes. Then give all compartments a top coat, including the plaque.
9. Add ribbon to the top edge of each compartment using craft glue.
10. Glue each compartment down to the plaque using craft glue. It will dry clear.
11. Let dry for 24 hours before using.
I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. This is such a fun and functional craft. I'm trying to ignore the begging of Slughorn. However, my patience is wearing thin, to say the least. I might go just to get him off my back. Although I'm sure, that will make matters worse. Little Dragon is going to try to enjoy the rest of her day with hopes that she receives no more OWLs.