DIY Maker Space/ Arts and Crafts Station

Shelf desk materials:

You can find everything I used to make the desk HERE on my Lowe's Storefront!

• Project panel

• brackets

• drywall anchors

• washers

• stain

• clear coat

*I did round and cut the corners off my panel with a jigsaw, not necessary but gives it a cleaner look and less sharp edges for littles.

Chairs are linked HERE

Wall organizers:

• white tip out bins

• clear 3 section holder

• hooks

• clear paper trays wall mounted

• washi tape dispensers

Fun, squiggle scissor pack linked here

Kid-friendly hot glue gun linked here (parent supervision recommended)

How to make the shelf desk:

1. Use stud finder, level, and tape measure to determine height and position. I made ours 30" tall from the floor.

   1. If not securing brackets to studs you'll need heavy duty (75lbs) drywall anchors

   2. Put in your first anchor and screw first then make a mark where the other 2 anchors and screws will go once that first one is in. Just move the bracket over a bit to put those in the wall.

2. Once both brackets are secured to the wall and level, add top

   1. I sanded my down with a 220 grit after trimming the front two corners off with a jigsaw to make it more kid friendly. Sand all edges well, then clean off dust, stain, and add 3 to 4 coats of polycrylic with a light 320 sand (by hand) in between

   2. screw in top from the bottom of the bracket with 3/4 inch screws. You may need washers to keep the head of the screw from going through the bracket hole.

   3. check to make sure wood panel is level