I'd forgotten about this IKEA Hack and thought I'd feature it now in case you wanted to steal the idea for a Mothers' Day present.I bought some Ribba frames years ago and broke the glass in one of them. Rather than throw the frame away (or put it aside where it would sit forever while I got round to getting new glass cut for it) I did the following:
* Removed the mat, leaving just the backing card in place.
* Bought a packet of Home Brand wooden clothes pegs, and stained one with the wenge coloured stain I had on hand.
* Waited for the peg to dry then glued it onto the backing card.
*Clipped on a postcard I'd picked up at an exhibition I went to (originally I'd planned to change the card on a regular basis but Man Ray has been in there for a couple of years and seem to have no plans to move)
The entire project cost under $2 (the cost of the pegs, with enough left over for 11 more frames!)
Even if you bought a frame from the op shop and a test pot to paint the frame and peg with, it shouldn't cost you more than $5 to make.
(Listening to: Fabric 3)
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Featured on IKEA Hackers in June 2007.
See my other IKEA hacks:
Colouring in fabric (December 2006)
Zippered pouch (December 2006)
Shopping tote (January 2007)
Rationelle coasters (February 2007)
Oh. My. Gourd.
ReplyDeleteI believe there was a kind and generous offer made a while back..oh about 3.5 years ago... involving one ripped linen sheet.
And did I respond?
Ever?
No!
Am I consumed by guilt?
Yes!
Am I attempting to set it right?
You betcha!
Sorry...What can I say? I'm a dufus.
You are too too kind, but I actually chucked the ripped-off bit. Yes, I know.
Anyhoo...I think I am going to have to make your spinach/fetta muffins, thanks for the recipe.
Yum.
You amaze me with your ideas every time I read your blog, that looks great, I think you should be employed by Ikea to promote there items.
ReplyDeleteKara
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Aw shucks! *shuffles feet and blushes while hoping IKEA notices*
ReplyDeleteCarson - don't worry yourself - I'd almost forgotten the offer except for the fact I was holding aside some ribbon I bought in New York with knitting instructions on it which I thought might be perfect :-P
found you through ikea hacker...
ReplyDeleteLOVE this idea!
I got a bunch of ribba frames but they all appear to have no wall hanger, can anyone tell me how to hang the frames or suggest a way?
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Doug - my Ribba frames are:
ReplyDelete* Balanced on nails banged into walls
* Balanced on plastic hooks hammered into plaster walls
* Sitting on shelves
But if you were desperate I'm sure you could get handy with a drill, some cup hooks and string and hang them "properly"
I really like this. The clothes pin makes it look like its developing in a dark room.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, I'm going to do that with some of my wedding photos!
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