Desk Storage

For my new classroom, I needed some small storage for the top of my desk.  You know, pens, pencils, tacks...that kind of stuff.  I didn't exactly know what I wanted, but I was in a crafty mood.  So off to Hobby Lobby I went.  I stumbled upon this small, plain, little wooden box.  

My classroom is decorated in bright colors and polka dots.  I love how happy it looks.  I thought about decoupaging it, but decided the best thing would be to just paint the base.  First, I sanded the edges of the drawers, I knew from experience if I didn't, after a couple coats of paint they wouldn't fit anymore. The colors I chose were Folk Art's- Calypso Blue and Neon Green.  I was pretty sure the fresh wood was going to soak up most of the paint, so I started with a coat of Mod Podge.  After that dried, I added a coat of paint.  I chose to paint the drawers all one color-green and everything else blue.  

I am trying to be very organized this year, so of course I had to label the drawers.  This time I did decoupage the letters.  Using my Cricut, I cut out the words for each drawer, in hot pink glitter paper:)  

After letting everything dry and putting the handles back on, I slipped the drawers in and done!  Very simple, easy, cute and functional.