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Crafts for the Office

Browse through this collection of crafts you can use in your office or library. Find project sheets teaching you how to make desk sets, creative book ideas, and much more.
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Blarney Stone

From your About.com guide, make this easy St. patrick's Day paper weight.

Cardboard Memo Board

Sassy Gal explains how you can create a simple memo board using corrugated cardboard and a few other supplies.

Colgate Toothpaste Tube Toothbrush or Pencil Holder

Learn how you can upcycle your empty toothpaste tubes into a simple toothbrush or pencil holder.

Craft Foam Mousepad

Discover how you can make customized mousepads to suit different personalities and decorating styles. Make one for yourself and then make several for gifts.

Craft Stick Vase or Pencil Holder

You can make these decorative tabletop or desk containers using either tin cans or bathroom tissue rolls.

Crayon Rock Paperweight Craft

Kathy from IL explains how you can create a colorful paperweight using color crayons and rocks.

Creative Mouse Pad

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Decoupaged Jewelry or Desk Organizer

Find out how you can make a unique jewelry box or desk organizer using an egg carton and decoupage techniques.

Decoupaged Paperweight

This colorful paperweight is not only easy to make, it also makes a great gift.

Decoupage Puzzle Pot Craft

Beth explains how you can make a fancy, decorated pot using puzzle pieces.

Denim Memo Board Craft

Sassy Gal explains how you can transform an old pair of jeans into a unique message board!

Fun Jars Project

Instructions to make treasure holders out of jars.

How to Recycle a Desk Using Decoupage

Wendy Adler explains how her and her daughter refinished a desk someone had thrown in the trash into a fashionable addition to any room.

Jar Paperweight Craft

Make this fun paperweight using a jar, colored sand, and a few other supplies - submitted by Allie.

Office Supply Organizers

This craft is featured in chapter 6 of the About.com Guide to Family Crafts book.

Paper Bag Notepad Craft

Phyllis explains how she made note paper using a paper bag.

Polka Dot Pot Craft

You can make these decorative pots in a variety of colors and sizes and use them not only for planting but also to gather small items on a dresser, to hold cooking utensils, or to organize your office supplies.

Recycled Desk Set Craft

Angie Jane explains how to make a desk set by recycling household items.

Reupholstered Office Chair

Learn how you can quickly and easily reupholster an old or new office chair.

Tin Can Pencil Holder Craft

Linda shared these photos of easy pencil holders she made using tin cans.

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