Mail is one of those things that just builds and builds until it becomes a paper monster. Whether its spam that should be thrown out immediately or dreaded bills that have deadlines, mail must be organized. So, a mail organizer was conceived. My husband came up with a design that would work for separating bills from everything else. The divider of the organizer has a handle for easy pick-up, and the size is small enough so that it doesn’t take up too much room.
Using medium-density fibreboard (MDF), my husband cut out a nice design and the joints. After I drew hearts on the board, he cut them out using a scroll saw. Then he glued the joints together, keeping the divider out for easy painting. It’s always fun to do projects with him, especially if it helps with organization. MDF is a very absorbent material, so I had to apply a white base-coat first.
Using acrylic paint, I applied it to all the surfaces except the bottom. In some areas it took two coats, so it was a bit time consuming. The edges of the material were the most absorbent and needed four coats to cover the board well. MDF must always get a base-coat in order for any design to show. Luckily acrylic paint dries quickly, so I was able to coat it all in one sitting.
After finishing that part, I had a little time left over for adding color. I’m still not 100% sure what I will be painting, but it will hopefully turn out well. Maybe something floral, but it will definitely be dainty. When the painting is done, the divider will be glued in the center, using a clamp to hold it in place. I look forward to finishing it and having a pretty organizer on my counter in place of clutter.
