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Ikea Hack #4

I love Ikea and the items that they sell, but sometimes they just need a little help to make them more exciting. I had some magazines holders let over from a previous hack and decided it was time to change it into another useful item.
I decided to make a desk organizer for my craft room, since it was just a tray that held all my sewing utensils.
First I assembled the holder and then cut it down to size.
Next I selected some fabric,which happens to be a summer table cloth.
Then I measured the sides and cut four pieces.
Next I adhered each piece to the holder with Mod Podge.
Then I took a piece of fabric and lined the inside as well.
Then lastly I placed small terra cotta lined with felt inside to organize my items and added a little strip of seam binding as a bow.
Now my desk is more organized and I have more room to craft! Enjoy!

Comments

  1. What a great idea, so cute! Thanks for sharing

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  2. I love this idea! Cute colors too! I'm stocking away ideas to help organize my desk area. Somehow that project seems more fun with cute ideas like this one!

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  3. This is awesome! What a great idea. And cute!

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  4. Very cute. I love Ikea too.. lol
    I have also seen some people who have made something like this from the bottom half of a cereal box!
    I found you from Sumo's Sweet stuff. I'd love for you to stop by and share this with my readers. I am doing a series on offices right now.

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  5. Wow!! It looks fantastic!

    I have those magazine holders...still sitting around waiting for me to do something with them. :)

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  6. tooo cute!!! i have a weekend project!!!! :) thanks for sharing :)

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  7. Awesome - I have so many boxes laying around - I have been wanting to try this.
    Carrie
    http://mycreativeescapes.blogspot.com/

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  8. That turned out really cute! I'm a big fan of Ikea and Ikea hacks.

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