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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » Kids Furniture » Kids Camouflage Desk Ideas

    Kids Camouflage Desk Ideas

    Published by Gail | Published September 20, 2012 | Updated May 16, 2021
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    My Repurposed Life Camo Desk

     

     

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    Last week I showed you how I cut this desk down from regular size to kid size. I asked for your opinions on what I should do with it. While I was pondering what to do, I was thinking about a trip I was about to take. In fact, I am gone right now. I’m in Howell Michigan with Team Depot and the Celebration of Service. It’s all about The Home Depot contributing $50 Million towards veterans causes.

    Anyway, I was thinking about all that while I was looking at my stash of paint. And suddenly it came to me, I guess the paint spoke to me.

    vintage desk (2)If you missed this the first time around, I’ll tell you that my cousin Terry dropped this desk off to me. Her dad, my Uncle Roscoe curbed it years ago. You can see it has some problems.

     

    vintage desk damaged (3)How did I combat this problem?

     

    102_0305I cut the desk down. You can check it out in my post Cut a Desk Down To Kid Size.

     

    IMG_5206These are the paint colors that spoke to me.

     

    kid's camo desk (2)I started by mixing some Plaster of Paris and water together, and adding it to the main color of the desk.

     

    kid's camo deskI gave everything at least two coats of this homemade chalk paint.

     

    kid's camo desk (5)I really had no idea how to paint a camouflage pattern, so I thought I should let the chair be my guinea pig.

     

    kid's camo desk (8)I then went to work on the desk. I wasn’t thrilled with how it was going, but I kept on keeping on.

     

    kid's camo desk (10)I don’t usually tape off when I do chalkboard paint, but I wanted a good crisp line on this piece.

     

    kid's camo desk (11)I applied 3 coats of brush on Rustoleum chalkboard paint. I always do three coats, the first going east to west, the second going north to south, and the third however I think it needs to go.

    I let the desk set for a day, to decide if I liked it okay. I decided that it was okay—then I got to thinking about what color to paint the handles. I was going to go for black, but then I wondered what else I could use for handles instead of the vintage handles that were on it originally. R-O-P-E! I dunno really how it came to me, sometimes thoughts just pop into my head.

    I had to go to the hardware/post office store to mail an Etsy package and buy some bolts for the Display Easels, so I picked up some rope while I was there.

     

    kid's camo desk (12)

    I gathered everything I needed.

     

    kid's camo desk (13)The rope is 3/16, so I drilled my holes the next bit larger. I should write these things down. I always think I’ll remember, but I don’t.

     

    kid's camo desk (14)I used an old teacher trick to get the rope through the holes without fraying. For now, I just left them long inside the drawer and knotted them end to end. I’m not sure how I’ll finish them off.

     

    kid's camo desk (15)Here you have it! One wonderful Camo Kid’s Desk!

     

    kid's camo desk (16)

     

     

    kid's camo desk (17)

     

     

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    kid's camo desk (be all that you can be)

    So, are you curious what I’m doing in Michigan with The Home Depot? There are 12 of us bloggers meeting up  to work on a service project with Team Depot Volunteers. It really is a great cause called Stiggy’s Dogs. The neat thing is my cousins live in a nearby township, and they alerted me to this article in the newspaper. The plan is that we arrive in Detroit (last night) and get up bright and early this morning to head to Howell to volunteer. Then we’ll be attending some classes with the fine folks at The Home Depot. The gang will be heading home today, but I’m staying on for a few days to get in some quality time with the cousins!

    This desk will either be for sale at the booth, or I may take it to Glendale (it depends on how much room is in the truck). All proceeds from this desk will be donated to Stiggy’s Dogs.

    I’ll tell you all about my trip next week!

    gail

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    1. Amy Torres

      February 25, 2016 at 11:11 pm

      I know this is an older post but I feel inclined to say something just in case. First allow me to say I absolutely ADORE your projects and have found inspiration on your site. I also follow your craft on Facebook. This camo desk is adorable and I will have to try it soon as I find a piece to cut up 🙂 . My concern is the rope handles. I would do it, it was a very creative idea! But please please please be sure to make the rope like an actual handle size so a child cannot fit their head in it. Sorry to be long winded , that was my only concern !!

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        February 26, 2016 at 9:04 am

        Amy,

        I appreciate your concern, thanks for pointing that out. (about the rope handles)

        I'm happy to have you following along on Facebook!

        gail

    2. Anonymous

      January 03, 2013 at 5:25 am

      Another idea for the handles: 550 cord.

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    3. Christa from Controlling Craziness

      September 27, 2012 at 12:22 pm

      Great job! My son is loving camouflage lately, maybe there'll be a similar project in my future. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    4. must love junk

      September 23, 2012 at 2:20 pm

      So fun! I just found your blog (love it!) and am your newest follower 🙂
      Susan

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    5. Mindi@MyLove2Create

      September 21, 2012 at 12:22 pm

      I missed this yesterday, busy day! I LOVE it! Great job with the camo! Some boy is going to be in heaven!

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    6. Carolyn

      September 21, 2012 at 2:20 am

      Gail,
      You did it again. Love the camo and of course those great rope handles.
      Good job!!!!!!

      My boys would love it and I think we might have a project on our hands!

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    7. Leshia

      September 21, 2012 at 12:03 am

      My boys would LOVE this! As a fellow Kentuckian I always say, you can't go wrong with camo 🙂

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    8. Lori C

      September 20, 2012 at 10:25 pm

      It came out ADORABLE! Some little guy is gonna just love it to death. Hey I found out something interesting a few weeks ago, adding plaster of paris to exterior grade paint made the plaster set up immediately! (oops, I did't know that!) Did you? Never happened to me with interior paint...

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    9. Stephanie

      September 20, 2012 at 4:30 pm

      Wow, what a great organization you will be helping! I just read their blog and it just makes me so proud that Home Depot helping Stiggy's Dogs. What a great thing to be a part of.

      Reply
    10. Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel

      September 20, 2012 at 4:05 pm

      Hi Gail,
      This desk is something else. You continue to amaze me with your projects. I'm learning so much! I've been following you by email for some time, but I'm now your newest GFC follower. Thanks again for all the inspiration.
      Tuula 🙂

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    11. Bliss

      September 20, 2012 at 2:19 pm

      Cute and pinned.

      ~Bliss~

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    12. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      September 20, 2012 at 1:58 pm

      i know one 7 year old boy who would LOVE that desk! so fun!

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    13. Amber D. Mcnabb

      September 20, 2012 at 1:57 pm

      This is SO COOL!!!! I will be re decorating my little fella's room soon and might have to use this idea. Great job!

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    14. Korrie@RedHenHome

      September 20, 2012 at 1:43 pm

      Some little boy will love this!

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    15. Sue@Uniquely Chic

      September 20, 2012 at 12:40 pm

      Love it...so creative! Very nice of you to donate too. Have a great trip!

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    16. Christine @ Let's Get Crafty!

      September 20, 2012 at 12:38 pm

      As an Army Veteran, I approve! Well done!!

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    17. Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking

      September 20, 2012 at 12:09 pm

      That's so original, Gail. Have a great trip.

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    18. Full Circle Creations

      September 20, 2012 at 11:44 am

      Love it! Great job. Can't wait to read about your trip. Safe travels.

      Holly

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    19. Terri

      September 20, 2012 at 11:41 am

      Turned out super cute...I am sure it will sell fast! So sweet of you to donate the proceeds! Have a great trip!

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    20. Sue

      September 20, 2012 at 11:31 am

      That is so adorable Gail! To bad that my boys are all grown up know, I'd luv to copy it otherwise!
      Have a sweet day,
      Sue

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    21. carpe diem

      September 20, 2012 at 8:32 am

      i am spechless! this is fabolous!
      many greetings form Ana

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