How to Turn a Stuffed Toy Animal Into a Lap Desk

Your kids probably have a few stuffed animals lying around the house that they never play with anymore. Turn that once-beloved toy into a handy lap desk for homework, virtual learning or drawing and coloring.

Attach the Elastic Bands

Use a staple gun to attach the hairbands to each corner of the underside of the cutting board. Be sure the staple straddles the elastic. If necessary, use a hammer to sink the staple firmly into the wood. Also, be sure not to use staples that are deeper than the cutting board, otherwise they could poke through.

Add a Pencil Pouch

Unzip the fabric pencil pouch and staple the inside edge of the pouch to the top edge of the cutting board. Use about three staples to span the length of the pouch and be sure not to staple too close to the ends because this will make it more difficult to open and close the zipper. If necessary, use a hammer to sink the staples into the side of the cutting board.

Attach the Stuffed Animal

Place the stuffed animal so that its back is against the cutting board. Pull the arms and legs through the elastic bands so that the board is firmly attached to its back.

Add Personalization

Use letter stickers to add a monogram, name or any other form of personalization to the corner of the board.