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10 DIY Desk Decor Ideas

Date

October 19, 2024

Time reading

5 minutes
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Looking to give your desk or workspace a fresh look? We’ve got you covered! Whether you want to add personality to your home office or are searching for craft desk ideas to spark your creativity, these projects will inspire you to make your desk uniquely yours! Read on to discover a few fun and easy DIY projects that will elevate your workspace.

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1. Dazzling Diamond Art

Every well-decorated desk needs a fun piece of art. Diamond painting offers a perfect solution by combining relaxation and creativity to produce stunning results. While you can always enhance your space with designs from our diamond painting kits, we also have a variety of other diamond art products that are just right for your desk! 

For example, our new Frameables™ collection provides an excellent starting point for your desk decor journey. Choose a design you love that complements your workspace. As you carefully place each sparkling diamond, you’ll create a masterpiece that doubles as a conversation starter. Our Mini Easels are adorable miniature works of art that are also perfect for desktop decor, and their small size allows for quicker completion! The best part? Both of these Diamond Art Club™ lines come with frames included, making it easy to display your artwork on your desk or office wall.

Pop Cards™ are another great option. Not only do they look absolutely charming on your own desk, but make the perfect gift to celebrate your coworkers. Displayed year-round, they bring extra cheer to workspaces. They’re also ideal for college students who might really appreciate warm wishes at their desks while studying. For TV and movie enthusiasts, try completing one of our Sparkle Pals™ products that feature your favorite licensed characters from popular franchises like Harry Potter™, Peanuts™ and many more.

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2. Personalized Pencil Holder

Every desk needs a practical and stylish way to corral writing utensils. So, why not create a custom pencil holder? Start with a plain container — a Mason jar, tin can or even a wooden box. Then, let your creativity flow! This is also a great chance to upcycle those extra diamond painting drills you’ve been holding onto. Add a unique pattern or fashion your initials in sparkling resin gems! 

3. DIY Desk Calendar

Stay organized and inspired with a handmade desk calendar. Begin with a small wooden board or a thick piece of cardstock as your base. Create monthly cards with your favorite designs, quotes or photos. Attach a small clip or use a mini easel to display the current month.

4. Customized To-Do List Board

Keep your tasks in check with a personalized to-do list board. Start with a small corkboard or magnetic board. Decorate the frame with paint, fabric or washi tape to match your desk aesthetic. Create custom tags or magnets for different task categories, such as “Urgent,” “In Progress” and “Completed.”

Incorporate elements from your diamond painting hobby to make your to-do list even more visually appealing. Add some diamond painting stickers as a way to highlight your priorities. Use leftover diamonds to create sparkly push pins or decorate your task tags for an extra touch of glamour.

5. Unique Mousepad

Elevate your desk setup with a one-of-a-kind mousepad. Start with a plain, light-colored mousepad and unleash your creativity. Use fabric markers to draw or stencil intricate patterns, iron on a custom design or apply a layer of cork for a natural look. The options are limitless!

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6. Inspirational Desk Sign

Motivate yourself throughout the day with a personalized desk sign. Our decorative hanging signs or Mini Easels are perfect for this! Choose a sign with an inspiring quote or a design you love. This project combines the relaxing process of diamond painting with the power of positive affirmations, resulting in a truly uplifting piece of desk decor.

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7. Desk Organizer Tray

Corral small items like paper clips, thumbtacks and sticky notes in a custom desk organizer tray. Start with a plain wooden tray and divide it into sections using small pieces of wood or sturdy cardboard. Paint each section a different color or cover them with patterned paper. Use leftover diamond painting drills to give your tray a sparkly finishing touch.

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8. Coasters

Whether you are a coffee fanatic, a tea connoisseur or just can’t live without your energy drink, everyone needs a spot for their preferred hydration source. Protect your workspace surfaces from water rings while adding color and personality with coasters. While they are available in a multitude of materials, from marble and ceramic to cork and rubber, we’d choose a shiny inspirational set of diamond painting coasters!

9. DIY Desk Plant Holder

Bring a touch of nature to your desk with a handmade plant holder. Use air-dried clay to create a small, shallow dish perfect for succulents or air plants. Before the clay dries, press texture into the surface using lace, leaves or other textured objects for added visual interest.

Once dry, paint your planter in colors that complement your other desk decor. For a glamorous touch, add a border of diamond painting gems around the rim.

10. Custom Bookends

Keep your desk books and notebooks organized with one-of-a-kind bookends. Start with plain wooden or metal bookends, and let your imagination run wild. Paint them in bold colors, decoupage them with favorite images or cover them with fabric.

For a unique twist, create a mosaic-like design on the face of your bookends using leftover diamonds. Or, if you prefer a premade design, try one of our Mini Dazzles™ kits! Featuring tiny designs that can be quickly worked on and added all around your desk. Just be sure to secure them with a strong adhesive, like our diamond painting adhesive, and seal with a clear protective coat.

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With these DIY desk decor ideas, anyone can create a functional and inspiring workspace. Successful desk decor is all about balancing personal style with practicality, so keep that in mind as you create. Whether you’re a diamond painting enthusiast or simply looking for ways to refresh your workspace, these projects offer something for everyone!