DIY Wooden Homework Caddy

I can’t believe it is the end of July… why does summer break go by so fast! Back to school time is almost here and we are sharing a great way to get started back in the right direction! For many of you, the one thing you dread most is homework.  Whether your children enjoy the task at hand, it is always helpful to be fully prepared to get things done.  In comes the… homework caddy to the rescue!

 Between after school activities, cooking dinner, and making sure our children are doing well, we could all use a little organization when it comes to homework.

I am so excited to share this vintage-style painted homework  caddy with you so that at the very least, you won’t be searching around the house for school supplies!

Supplies Needed:

• Wooden Caddy { you can find a similar one HERE }
• Americana Multi-Surface Satin Paint in Poppy
• Stickers or Vinyl Letters { you can find similar ones HERE }

I picked up this adorable weathered crate on clearance at a local department store, and knew if would be perfect for our homework station.  I loved the design, but we need all the help we can get to bring on the smiles during homework time, so I wanted to add a punchy orange color… I used the Poppy from Americana’s multi-surface Satin collection.

I really wanted to keep the vintage look of the crate, so I cute the word “homework” out of vinyl on my Cricut machine.  You can also use stickers.

Now… just paint a few coats of the orange on the outer pieces of wood. Let dry, and remove vinyl letters.  So easy! 

I filled some mason jars with our most needed school supplies and added folders to house notebook paper, handwriting paper, and our reading logs.

Now we have a bright,  portable homework caddy to start the school year off right.  Let the fun begin!

and for those days when you seem to live in your car…

This portable Homework Station will allow kids to complete their homework while away from home. Younger siblings will love this as a way to pass the time at big sister’s guitar lessons or big brother’s football practice! Portable and on the go!

*Trish

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Trish Flake

Owner at Uncommon Designs

Hey y'all! I am Trish and the creative voice behind Uncommon Designs. I adore party planning, holiday celebrations, and all things crafty! I am so excited to share my creative adventures with you!

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