As a few of you already know, I’m in the final stages of a fun DIY project at the moment… transforming our spare room into an office/beauty space. As my creative juices are well and truly flowing I find myself rolling up the sleeves and tackling a few little crafty projects, just to add some cute personal touches to my new workspace. One of my favourite projects this week has been this easy peasy transformation of these dinky little Ikea frames I had lying in the bottom of my craft drawers…
After many months of feeling unloved and abandoned from lying in the bottom of my craft drawers, it was finally time to dust them off and bring them to life by incorporating some really simple but effective artwork. So if you’re looking for some inspiration to bring a sprinkling of creativity to your walls why not give this a go? It’s a 15 minute project that will undoubtedly add a touch of girly glamour to any bare looking wall area.
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Set of four mini ‘Tysslinge’ Ikea frames
An old magazine
Watercolour pencils
Fine tip paint brush
Pencil
Small scissors
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As my new space will be used for both blogging & beauty, I wanted a variety of colours, themes and textures rather than one particular subject. With the frame inserts being so tiny (8x9cm) I thought I’d take to the pages of some old magazines I had lying about that were ready for recycling.
1) For the first frame I decided to use some simple magazine text. I thought this would tie in rather niftily with the vast amount of typing I do – kinda keeping in with the blogging ‘editorial’ style theme. Once I found the text I wanted I lightly drew around the frame insert, cut it out and popped it into place. Voila – job done!
2) For the second frame I wanted something a little more cosmetic related. After browsing through the beauty section of the magazine I stumbled across an image of raw eye shadows – perfect for the gal who’s addicted to shadow palettes 😉 Again I repeated the step of placing the frame insert over the image and drawing around the outside with pencil before trimming and slotting in into place.
3) For my third frame I decided on something quite patterned that would compliment a few of the nik naks I have scattered around the room itself. I’m all for florals and ‘shabby chic’ so when I spotted this floral printed suit in the fashion directory of the magazine I knew it would add a subtle hint of nature-inspired femininity.
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As much as I enjoyed the easy-peasy task of picking different patterns and styles from the magazine, I’m always a fan of creating something handmade. For my fourth frame I decided to add a personal touch by paying homage to my creative streak & sketching something simple. My instant thought was a set of lips, not only due to my cosmetic drawers being laden with glosses and lippies, but also because of my step into YouTube that has enabled me to gain the confidence to chatter in front of the camera. Of course, anyone else looking at the frame will assume it’s just a drawing of a set of lips but it means a little more than that to me 😉
For this I used my Faber Castell watercolour pencils. I absolutely adore this set, as it give you the freedom to draw free hand however once finished you can transform your drawing into a watercolour painting by simply running a dampened brush over the artwork. It’s quick, easy and totally mess free = win win win!!!
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How cute are these? Such an affordable yet effective way to add a little touch of personality to any beauty area or work space…
These mini Ikea Tysslinge frames also come in a choice of colours & finishes should you prefer black, white, wood or metal effect – the choice is entirely up to you. So why not put your old magazines to use or create some personalised drawings to brighten up your office or beauty space?
Are you a fan of beauty-inspired art projects? Have you created anything recently or are you feeling the itch to roll up the sleeves for some DIY crafts of your own? Whatever your thoughts I’d love to read them in the comments below sodo stop by and say a quick hello 🙂
Cheerio chums…
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Thanks so much huni 🙂 xx
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your welcome doll 🙂
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Great ideas
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Thank you lovely lady 🙂 XX
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This is such a lovely idea, you’re such a clever inspiration to us all Karen! Well done on the lips, drawing’s not easy xx
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Awwh what lovely words Chanelle, you’re such a wee gem!!! That’s so encouraging huni! I just figured it had been such a long time since I’d posted a little DIY inspired feature – and these were sooo easy 😀 Thanks again for the lovely compliments wee chum *hugs* XXXXXX
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These are awesome! You have inspired me, Karen! I love the lips 👄 xxxx
Hope you have a fab week 🙂
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Awwwh thank you huni – that’s such a lovely compliment!!!! Thought I’d do something a little crafty this week as it’s been so long since I’ve tackled anything like this – never get the flipping time Amanda lol Hope you’re keeping well as can be my lovely friend, have a wonderful week ahead too 🙂 XXXXXX
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These are really cute and creative! I love that it looks sweet and also says something about who you are. Nice little motivation when things get rough. 🙂
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That’s exactly what I was going for, a little representation of something that was personal to me huni 🙂 Thanks sooo much for the lovely compliments, very much appreciated! Have a super week ahead ❤ XXXXX
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You’re most welcome, you deserve it!
Thanks and same to you!
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these are great! I actually am sorting my desk at the moment, have frames and magazines at the ready, but wasn’t quite sure where I was going with them. Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂
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You’re so very welcome Tina – thank YOU for the awesome compliment huni, very much appreciated!!! Happy sorting, I love a good clear our and organisation – hope you find some great pics for your frames lovely 🙂 XXX
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Losing the will! Haha, but will hopefully finish it all soon! 🙂 xx
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Oooh I feel your pain Tina, we’ve been doing a mad clearout here too but the stuff seems to have migrated from upstairs to the kitchen and I’m loosing the will until my hubby takes it to the local dump! Can’t abide clutter! lol Well if it gets too much then take some inspiration from your blog name and have a nice cuppa Tea huni 😀 hehe XX
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Haha yeah might just have to do that. Ahh yeah I totally get that. I think I’ve let too much gather and now just want a major clearout. Feels like it’s never ending! But I know I’ll feel amazing soon when it’s done 🙂 xxx
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Great idea! I love to DIY!
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Awwh thank you so much indeed Charlotte – glad you like them huni! yes, I’m a huuuge fan of DIY too, it’s just finding the time these days lol 🙂 Hope you’re keeping as well as can be!! XXXX
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Lovely idea Karen!
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Awwh thank you Emma 😀 Glad you like them wee chum ❤ XXXX
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Love these! So simple but pretty ❤ Such a good idea. 🙂
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Thank you very much, what a lovely compliment! Delighted you like them too huni 🙂 XX
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Ehe 🙂 xx
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These look great Karen! Such a good idea 🙂 xx
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Thank you so much Rachel, that’s such a lovely compliment huni! I just felt a little surge of creativity and thought I’d run with it lol It’s been such a while since I’ve posted something like this so nice to roll the sleeves up and get a little crafty 😀 How are you keeping huni? Is all well? XXX
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No worries! I love it when that happens! I’ve been feeling that that atm so I may have to take a trip to Paperchase or something and get myself some DIY/crafty bits and bobs! 🙂 yes all is well thank you! How are you? Xxx
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Ahh it’s been ages since I’ve been in Paperchase… one of my fav stores for sure 🙂 Glad to hear all is well lovely, same here too! I guess no news is good news Rach lol 😀 XX
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Me too! I love Paperchase, could spend ages in that shop :D! Yes indeed 🙂 xx
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Love these – what a fun project! 😀 And not too expensive either.
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Awwh thank you so much Stash – you always say such lovely things!!! I know they are SO affordable, I think the little frames are only a couple of pounds each – really cheap but cheerful 🙂 Hope you have a fab week ahead huni XXXX
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Oh I love this idea!! Why didn’t I think of this?! So creative 🙂 IKEA is the best!! Xoxo
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Ahhh Leah I just LOVE Ikea for cute little bits n bobs!!! Honestly they are just the best when it comes to great little frames and household nik naks over here 🙂 So glad you like it chum! Hope you had a fab day XXXX
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The only thing about IKEA, is that you need to be selective in all the merchandise. But definitely agree with you that they’re the best when it comes to little frames and household nik naks. Good day today. We all made it through yet another Monday. I hope you had a fabulous day being your awesome self!! Xo
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I sure did thanks huni 🙂 Hope all was well with you too!!! XXXXX
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Today actually went by quicker than anticipated. That’s always good. Can’t complain with that. And, next week is already March?? It seems like only yesterday it was the new year. Xo
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Those lips are brilliant! Might have to do something similar with the lipstick illustration I did.
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Awwh thank you Icy 🙂 Love a wee bit of drawing! Always really therapeutic too, I need to get more into it again me thinks! XX
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Love this!! So cool!Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks so much Kristal, what a lovely comment 🙂 XXX
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This is so cute Karen! I absolutely love this so much! I have some frames laying around that I need to get the creative brain to complete for a project in my bedroom!
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Awwh thank you so much Taylor – much appreciated huni! Sounds like you’ll be doing a bit of crafting yourself 🙂 roll up them sleeves huni, I’m sure you’ll make a great job of filling those frames!!! XXXX
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Great post hun ❤
These are so pretty and creative hun, love the idea 😀
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Thanks Galit 😀 Always enjoy a wee crafty moment once in a while ❤ XXXX
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Yeah, really makes me go craft these frames as well, lol 😉
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Lovely idea! Great way to upcycle, too;)
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Very much so, love upcycling little things that would more than likely end up unused otherwise 🙂 XXX
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