TOOLS: A drill with long drill bit, brush, clear sealer and/or stain if desired.
MATERIALS: Scrap one inch by whatever wood scrap. One piece needs to be at least six inches wide, and you will need six additional pieces at least two inches wide and the same length as the one inch by six-inch piece.
DIRECTIONS: Drill holes edge to edge through the boards, matching locations. Thread the cotton clothesline through the holes as if you were stringing beads. Tie knots in the line to keep the boards positioned correctly or hot glue them in place. You will want three narrow boards on each side of the six-inch board. Place the six-inch board over the arm of your couch and you will have a nice surface for a cup or a crossword puzzle.