DIY A Pretty And Practical Letter Holder Using Dollar Tree Cutting Boards

Although necessary, sorting through piles of mail is one of the less glamorous tasks of our daily lives. Luckily, letter holders are our organizational knights in shining armor, saving us from handling the same piece of mail over and over. Besides helping you tame even the biggest stack of mail, a stylish organizer will look a lot nicer than a cardboard box left out on your home office desk. However, if you don't want to spend money on fancy solutions, try this Dollar Tree DIY to keep your office organized and productive with a customized letter holder.

To DIY a beautiful letter holder, make a quick trip to Dollar Tree for a pair of cutting boards, a set of tumbling blocks, and a decorative wall decal. Of course, if you've got a pair of cutting boards you could upcycle them, too. You'll also need wood glue or nails and a sharp pair of scissors.

To create your letter holder, adhere the tumbling blocks around three edges of a cutting board. You can customize the edges' height and depth based on how you orient your tumbling blocks and how many layers you use. For instance, you can lay one of your cutting boards horizontally and run two layers of tumbling blocks along its three sides for a wide and sturdy structure that can store more than just mail. It can hold notepads and thin folders, too. Adding a couple more layers of the blocks will expand the box's storage capacity and allow you to store cookbooks or tools.

Once you've got your blocks glued on, personalize the holder. Cut out the section of the wall decal you'd like to use on the front and press it down firmly. Or, channel your creative side and skip the decal in favor of a stain or paint for a more sophisticated look. If you use chalkboard paint on the font, your letter holder will double as a handy writing surface. Use a wood burning kit to add your initials or business name to the holder to turn your Dollar Tree wooden cutting boards into a stylish book holder. You can even fill it with a few blank journals and wrap it with a lovely ribbon for a thoughtful and inexpensive gift for almost any occasion.