I love that idea – take one oddly shaped board, maybe with a few knots, and turn it into a little corner of chaos for pens and Post‑its. First, slice it into thin layers, let each one keep its grain and tiny flaws; those give it character. Glue the layers together, but don’t press them so tight that you lose the texture – I always leave a slight gap to keep the wood breathing. Then carve a shallow groove for the tallest pen, and line the other side with a small, uneven cutout for sticky notes. The mismatched edges look like a tiny sculpture, and the imperfections make it unmistakably yours. It does take a few tries to get the proportions right – I keep going back to the wood until I feel the vibe is just right, but the end result? A tiny organizer that’s a conversation starter, and a reminder that the best art is the one that doesn’t fit perfectly into the box.