Moving into the new studio meant getting organised… Or did it? Interestingly in the hustle and bustle of moving into the new space I realised that I managed to transplant much of the chaos of my home office into the gorgeous new space – NOT ideal. And so in the last few weeks, finally back from travelling and other adventures, I decided it was time to master my workspace, reduce the chaos and build something inspiring that would get my ideas flowing, essential particularly at the end of the financial year. First it was all about equipping myself with the basics – the perfect notebook, the right filing system and the holy grail of ‘things organised neatly’ – a label maker. Next on my list is a new office chair, because to be honest my posture has been suffering a bit what with all that sitting hunched at a desk writing emails.
Another thing my corner was missing was somewhere I could map out ideas, create to do lists and visualise my strategy for the rest of the year (can you tell I’m getting all ‘business-y?). So when Officeworks asked me to create something inspiring for my new space, my mind immediately turned to this challenge, and the idea of this rolling note board was formed. I saw a hanging roll of paper in a cafe in New Zealand and knew it would work perfectly in an office space. Read on for the how to.
You need:
- Note paper roll – either white or brown paper would look really cool
- Rope or cotton twine
- 2 pieces of copper pipe slightly longer than your paper roll
- A piece of plywood or board around 2m x 1m (mine was an old table top)
- Nails
- Hammer
How to:
1. Cut two separate pieces of rope 2 x the length of the copper pipe.
2. Insert one of the pieces of copper pipe into the paper roll.
3. Thread one of the pieces of rope through the copper pipe in the paper roll.
4. Thread the other piece of rope through the second piece of pipe.
5. Attach the note roll to the top of the plywood by tying and nailing the rope to the back.
6. Do the same for the second piece of pipe and rope around 1.5 m below the paper tool to hold down the paper and stop it from unspooling.
Voila!
The copper pipe is the perfect method for holding down the paper and tearing it when you’re done. If this doesn’t help me get organised nothing will. For more ideas on how to master your workspace, check out the hashtag #mastermyworkspace!
Once I finished my note roll board, I decided to put my label maker to good use, spending a good few hours sorting my craft supplies. Feel so good for everything to have a place – let’s just hope it lasts!
This post was created in collaboration with Officeworks, all opinions are my own.
This is such a great idea, once I’m settled and back from traveling I would love to make this.
its beautiful! I definitely wanna try it out!
-A
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Love this
Emma| With A City Dream
So nice!
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Great inspiration for my new workspace.
I love the idea! super easy to make, yet super useful!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
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How do you come up with all these ideas?! This is really cool! 🙂
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The roll board it’s so interesting. I might “steal” this idea for my workshop.
Anca @ ancaslifestyle | UK
This is such a perfect idea! I need to save this post right away!
Kiss, Alena | meet me stylish
So beautiful! Looks great!
Lots of love, xx
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How cool is this! I could see doing this for kids too in an area like the kitchen to preoccupy them while your doing other things!
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Love!!!!! This is a great idea. I just got a roll of paper and was wondering how i could store it. For your other DIY for clothing, could you start adding your patterns? thank you <3 (:
Love the added effect copper gives x
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I love this!!
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Nice DIY.I want it
The note roll board is so simple & obvious yet totally genius. I like the minimalistic feel but it can totally catch your eye.itsCarmen.com ☼
That is really clever, i think i will try that out
How cool is that? thanks for showing! 🙂
Thank you for sharing this idea, you are so sweet.
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i love it!
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I love this idea! It’d be perfect in a kitchen for writing down shopping list items and such. Thank you for sharing!
-Lara
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Gorgeous wall display – love the copper.
Warm Regards,
Alexandra
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This is such a fantastic idea! I would love to know the cafe, good old kiwi’s! I’m definitely going to try this out as I haven’t been wanting to hang a pinboard. I will definitely be trying this out!
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Love the sneak peek into your craft cupboard 🙂
This is BRILLIANT! I’m definitely going to make this <3 I'm learning Mandarin right now, so between blogging, travel-planning and learning thousands of characters I was running out of room and in serious need of some organization to replace all the scrap paper!
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