DIY Farmhouse Style Office Organizer

It all began with this old toolbox I found at the thrift store. I seems to be made of plywood and paneling and looks quite old.
How to Make a Farmhouse Style Office Organizer

The first thing I needed to do was to give it better color. I gave it a white-washed look using a linen white colored chalky paint and water.
How to Make a Farmhouse Style Office Organizer
As you can see it is better already!
The next step involved a couple of my favorite stencils. I'm using the grain sack stencil from Old Sign Stencils and the Vintage stencil from the same place. These stencils are very well made and will last through many projects. I'll be honest, I never clean mine and I use them time after time with no issues.
How to Make a Grain Sack Striped Farmhouse Style Office Organizer
Using a red chalky paint and a small bit of paint on the brush, I stenciled the grain sack lines.
Grain Sack Striped Farmhouse Style Office Organizer
The contrast on the white-wash was perfect. Next, I'm using the Vintage stencil and a charcoal grey chalky paint.
DIY Grain Sack Striped Farmhouse Style Office Organizer
If you're interested in that perfect spinning craft organizer I have in the center of my work table you can read all about it by following the bold link. It is truly one of my favorite organization projects for the workshop!
DIY Grain Sack Striped Office Organizer
When the paint dried my project was finished. I'm going to use it in my new home office so all that was left to do was to fill it with office supplies.
How to Make a DIY Grain Sack Striped Office Organizer
First I added a cup to hold the pens.
How to Make a Grain Sack Striped Office Organizer

Then loaded it up with my date book, an IPad and assorted other supplies I need close at hand.
Grain Sack Striped Office Organizer

This is a great little rustic organizer that goes with the theme of my home office. You can read about more projects I've done for this room by following the bold link.
Office Organizer made from a vintage Toolbox
DIY Office Organizer made from a vintage Toolbox

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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .