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Dear Ikea, it’s been only a couple weeks since our last visit and I wanted you to know that I miss you. With your beautiful new marketplace and showroom you really showed me what textiles really catch my eye. I love that about you Ikea. You make it easy for me to figure out what I want and then you express your love in return and let me get whatever I want at an incredible price…I just love you and wanted you to know it. You’re a DIYers dream with your blank canvases everywhere. I love spending time with you and finding your little treasures that are so easily personalized to my space. You are the peanut to my butter, the cherry on top of my Ice Cream Sunday.
I love you more than a fat kid loves cake (trust me I know)…
Jess
Ok seriously though! Have you guys been to Ikea recently? They revamped their marketplace and showrooms and they pretty much rock! Did you guys know that they actually sell
fabric now? It’s super cute too!
I had the honor of going to a blogger mixer/event at Ikea and it was awesome! I met some new blog friends there that I’m super excited about and since I’m a total noob to the blog scene, I didn’t take one picture…not one! But I know now!
We had a delicious breakfast that Ikea made, one the house. It was AWESOME. I’m curious to see how their lunches/dinners are…I bet they rock. After breakfast we had the honor of a mini shopping spree…holy cow was I in heaven!
I snatched up SO many fun things…this Ikea even inspired me to start our craft/playroom for me and my kids. That’s the BIG project that I’ve been working on, and thanks to Ikea I was really able to keep the cost down!
This is part 1 of a 2 part post. In the next post I will show you the finished room with the rest of my Ikea finds! I just wanted to give you a little peek/tutorial on a couple of the elements in my room!
Washi Frame Makeover
This is hands down one of the EASIEST projects I’ve done in a while. These frames took 10 minutes to do and they turned out fabulous! They will be used on a gallery wall in the playroom/craftroom. I guess I can just call it a playroom since crafting is my form of play…
Supplies
Washi Tape
Picture or Quote for inside
Scissors (a junky pair so you don’t get your good ones gooey).
Decide on a direction you’d like to wrap your washi tape. I found that by lining it up in the corner was the easiest. I just decided on a pattern and went with it. I made sure to wrap it around the back so that it would stay put.
This is my first completed frame! I LOVE it and it’s perfect for a playroom. I know that not everybody likes the multicolored look so I made another one to show you how easy and customizable these frames are!
Because the frames come with a matte (how cool is that) I chose 2 coordinating colors. One for the frame. One for the matte. I made sure to line up the patterns and wrap around to the back for the frame and for the matte.
Here are the finished frames! They are going to go great on my gallery wall! I will show you the finished wall in part 2! You can do SO much with these frames…man I LOVE them! I NEED to get more!
But that’s not all! I also wanted to share with you a super easy wall art supply solution!
I wanted to have my little ones art supplies pretty easily accessible so I thought a rod type hanging thing (all technical terms my friends) would be the perfect solution, and I knew Ikea would have just the thing I was looking for! After all…they have everything!
So I bought a basic rod and went to work!
Supplies:
Hogtidlig Finial $5.99 (this was the most expensive part but I really liked how it finished the look you can totally leave this part out)
Washi Tape
Cups
All I did was start at one end with washi tape and wrap my way to the other end. Then I repeated with a different color. While the red is cute, it wasn’t the look I was going for. Here is my finished project:
For just a couple bucks and a couple minutes I was able to jazz up a playroom and make it my own! You can’t beat that!
Oh and remember the sneak peek I shared of what I was working on? Some of you were able to guess correctly…well, here’s my progress! It’s getting there, and it’s gonna be AWESOME!
I’m excited to show you the rest in part 2! You will see how I took an Ikea easel and turned it into a blackboard on one side and painting easel on the other, AND some super cool and inexpensive ikea storage options! Man, I love that store!
Thank you so much
Tauni and Celeste for putting this event together. I had a blast! It was awesome to meet so many of the bloggers that I admire.
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I love this! What great ideas. Have I told you that you ROCK!!
Thanks girl!
Jess I love the frames! I just recently went to Ikea and thought, this seems different. It had been so long since I'd been there that it didn't register that they changed things around! I love the hanging buckets for art supplies. I'm trying to organize my office/laundry room/craft room and want to make something like that. I will look into that! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you!
They very recently changed it. I got the cups at walmart for less than a buck each! They're regular drinking cups! 
It was seriously like a 5 minute project! Do you recognize the green/tealish washi tape?
I'm glad that I could be an inspiration!
That's why I started blogging!
Great ideas!!! Now that IKEA is all moved around, I'm going to have to spend a lot of time there to relearn where everything is. I'm SO bummed. NOT.
Thanks Kimberly!
It's gonna be a real drag for you to have to go to Ikea and relearn everything. It will be SO boring seeing all of their new textiles and home decor ideas since that isn't anything you're into.
Miss you friend!
I am in love with washi tape, and you have some dang cute patterns! I love what you did with the frames. Pinned it!!
You and me both girl!
Thank you!! 
This is so cute- and a very nice execution of washi tape!
Melanie
http://www.bearrabbitbear.com
Current Giveaway: $25 Pick Your Plum Box
Thank you! I'm very happy with how they turned out!
Jess-
Your blog looks amazing! I absolutely adore your washi frames! Great idea! Have you checked out downtown tape yet? They are an online washi tape store. They rock! If you have any type of tape addiction like I do, you will love it! Fantastic idea! Pinning, tweeting and sharing on my sassy style Facebook page! Great Job!!!
♥Tausha
sassystyleredesign.com
Tausha! Thanks for all of your sweet words! I've heard of downtown tape but I've had to rein in the crafty spending for a little bit! As soon as I can though…I will be feeding my addiction and buying some rolls! They have some really cute ones and I like their shipping! I really appreciate the pin, tweet and facebook share. You totally made my whole month!
Thank you so very much for stopping by!
I. LOVE. THIS! Jess, this looks SO awesome! Thanks for the fab idea!
Kim you're so sweet! Thank you!
I love how the frame turned out!!! I have never used washi tape but you made me want to try it. Thanks for stopping by my blog today
Thank you! You have GOT to try washi tape girl! You will LOVE it. It is seriously so versatile! You should look into Downtown Tape. They have the least expensive tape I've seen and some seriously cute styles. I haven't bought any yet, but I plan to! I'm happy to stop by your blog! We should totally be blog buddies!
LOVE THE FRAMES- DEF GOING TO TRY THIS! THX FOR POSTING! DID YOU SAY YOU GOT THE WASHI TAPE FROM IKEA TOO?
Thank you! You should definitely try them! They were SO easy! I didn't get the tape from Ikea, I wish that they would stock it though! If you're looking for cute tape at an awesome price I would totally start with downtown tape! They have both of those!
What great ideas!! Megan
Thank you Megan!
Very cute frames !!!
Thank you! And thank you so much for coming to visit my little blog!
AAAAHHHH two things I LOVE Ikea and Washi tape. We moved very far away from the nearest Ikea. Sniffle!
I hope you'll stop by Friday for our link up. http://five4fivemeals.squarespace.com/main/2012/8/9/friday-five-link-up.html
You and me both girl! That is terrible to hear that you moved far from an ikea…travesty I tell you! I'll definitely be by on Friday to link up!
Wow! This makes me want to go check out Ikea! Thanks for the ideas, love the washi tape frames.
You totally should! You might get hooked though…don't say I didn't warn you!
This is awesome! I bought those frames too, I'll have to try this out!
You'll totally have to send me a picture and show me how it goes! Good luck on your move girl!
Super cute frames!! Love the idea. So….I've never been to ikea.
Since I live in Kansas, the nearest one is so far away – 10 hours drive. Someday I'll go…someday soon hopefully. Anyway, Thanks for linking up to Romance on a dime's TIOT party!
Thank you! Someday you will definitely have to go to ikea! I LOVE that place! Thank you also for hosting the party!
Too cute! I saw that photo fame with the washi tape and my eyes just lit up. Love it!
Thanks Pam! I definitely have to admit I consider myself a beginner. I only know that basic steps…and I learned how to with a beginner crochet book, I can look for the title for you if you'd like. If you know how to do a double crochet stitch you can totally make this hat!
I love your frames, especially the multi-colored ones. Very whimsical! I'm visiting from The Crafty Blog Stalker blog hop.
Your new follower,
Terrie @ HearthandWhimsy.com
Terrie, I'm so glad that you came by! I'll have to come by and visit you too! Thank you so much for your sweet comment.
Terrie, I'm so glad that you came by! I'll have to come by and visit you too! Thank you so much for your sweet comment.
Jess this is so cute – I need to go run and buy me some frames now!
Pick up some more for me while you're there!
great! love them. i just posted my washi tape letter that i covered! love that stuff!
Thank you! Isn't washi tape amazing?! I'll definitely have to come check out your letter.
Aaah! I love it!! I want to run and grab my Washi tape right now and make a frame! I'm having a “why didn't I ever think of that” moment…these are too cute, and there are so many possibilites! SO glad you shared at Shine on Fridays!!
Oh! Thank you! You'll have to let me know if you make one! It was so easy and fun and an easy way to change up a frame! Thank you for hosting the weekly party, and for being my friend. I'm thinking I need an artsy mama button for my blog!
you made those frames so cute and quirky! love them!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you stopped by! I love your blog name btw!
That's super cute too! Love it!
Thanks Jill!
Love these! I keep meaning to get myself some washi tape. It looks amazing!
Chloe
http://rainbowsandhoneysuckle.blogspot.com
Girl you have got to get some washi tape! Downtowntape.com has the best prices and some pretty darn cute tape too! They aren't a sponsor of mine or anything, I'm just really impressed by their tape selections!
Those frames turned out so cute–and I love the colors! Thanks for sharing this week at One Creative Weekend! Have a great weekend! I liked you on Facebook.
Thanks Heidi! I appreciate the “Like!” Thank you so much for hosting the party and stopping by!
What a great idea for the frames! I might just have to do this one! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Thank you! I'm so happy with the way they turned out! If you do, you'll have to let me know how it goes!
I haven't been to Ikea in a while because I get in major trouble every time I go! And the washi tape…genius!
Hey! I do too! At least I should since I spend WAY to much money…Isn't the Washi Tape AWESOME?! I love that stuff!
Love the frames! Super cute! And love the washi tape on the pole holding the little buckets! If I ever get around to making the craft room in my head into a reality I want to hang a pole with the little buckets for craft supplies – easy to reach but off the desk top – but now the picture in my head has washi tape on the pole – so cute!
Thank you! I am in LOVE with Washi Tape it is so versatile. It was so easy to just wrap it around the pole and it completely transformed it. I'm so glad that you came by!
i seriously love this! you know i love frames…i have a pile of washi tape that i've never done anythihng with–i need to pull out my stash of ugly frames!
You totally should! They snazz up any project! I'm hoping to do some more frames soon! Let me know how it goes for you!
What a cute idea! This would be a fun way to spruce up a dorm room, too.
Thank you! That's a great idea! Since washi tape is removable I bet you could do a lot with it in a dorm room!
What a great idea! I better get to Ikea asap! Thanks for joining the party at Keep Calm and Link Up! Hope to see you again next Friday!
Barbara @ Chase the Star
Thank you! I LOVE Ikea! You should totally pick up some frames for me while you're there!
I'll definitely be back to link up. I appreciate you hosting the weekly party!
LOVE THIS! I, too, adore IKEA even though there isn't one nearby. I'll be trying your way too cute washi tape frames soon. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I'm so sorry that there isn't an Ikea nearby…that is terrible news! You sill have to let me know how your frames turn out!
Just wanted to let you know I featured this as part of my link party wrap up!
Thank you so much! I am truly honored!!!
Super cute idea on the picture frames. Found you through The Answer Is Chocolate link-up.
Thank you! I'm so glad that you stopped by! I hope to see you again soon!
great job on the picture frame! i love transforming stuff with washi tape!
Isn't washi tape amazing? I can't get enough of it!
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Someday Crafts! I am featuring your post tonight on our blog. Please stop back in and grab a Featured at Someday Crafts button for your blog.
Thank you so very much for the feature! I truly am honored! I already installed your button on my blog!!
Such a great color combo for the tapes
Isn't Washi tape fun!? Thanks so much for linking this up to our weekend Wonders party. Hope to see you back on Thursday 
http://thethriftinessmiss.blogspot.com
Thank you! It is fun! I LOVE that stuff…I don't think I could ever get enough of it! Thanks for hosting!
Terrific idea, gotta try it!! Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursdays at The Mandatory Mooch. Hope you will link up again this week. The party will be live tonight. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com
Thanks, Nichi
You totally do! If you do you'll have to let me know how it goes and I'll give you a shout out!
I'll be at the party for sure!
Love it Jess! Pinning and featuring you tonight! I am in LOVE with IKEA too! Their kitchen showrooms always get my mind a-spinnin'! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
Yay! Thank you so much for the pin and for featuring me! I'll definitely have to come by and grab a button to proudly display! Doesn't Ikea just rock your socks! Thanks again for hosting the party!
Wow! Everything is just so stinkin' cute! Love the washi frame, the superhero cups (my son would love those) and Up painting! I can't wait to see more. I'm your newest follower!
Thank you!
I got the superhero cups from walmart for 88cents each! I'm so honored to have you as my newest follower!
These look so great! Thanks for sharing at Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you be back this week with more great stuff!
-Mackenzie
http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com
Thank you! Thanks for stopping by too!
I saw those frames at Ikea the last time I was there. Now I'm totally kicking myself for not buying them! Ikea is like 4 hours away. =( Thanks for sharing at the Weekend Wonders party!
You don't have to kick yourself! You could just order them online!
Thank you so much for linking this great project up to the Pinworthy Projects Party over at Just Us Four!
Just wanted to stop in and let you know you are featured today!
Great washi tape projects there! Those frames look awesome!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous weekend!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Thank you so very much!
I just wanted to drop in and say that I just have not been able to get on the washi tape bandwagon. I haven't liked a single washi project i've come across in the blog world EXCEPT this one. Good job girl. You totally rocked that frame.
I am SO HONORED (I use that word a lot, but I mean it everytime) that you liked my project! I LOVE washi tape so I'm glad that I helped you see how awesome it cam be!
Love, love the frames! I so need to get on the washi tape bandwagon.
Yes! Yes you do! Trust me. I was hesitant at first but then I broke and bought some…I've been embellishing with Washi Tape ever since!
Hello Jess, I just love your adorable frames. It's my pleasure to feature you in my Fabulous Friday Favorites today. Thanks so much for linking up!
Warmly, Michelle
Thanks Michelle! I truly appreciate the feature! I love your blog lots so it really is an honor!
wow love this so much,
I have featured this on Serenity Saturday @ http://www.serenityyou.com
Natasha xx
Thanks! And thank you so much for the feature!
I am in love with the washi frame! So simple and looks so perfect!
I'm your newest follower from Mom's Monday Mingle! 
Woop!
Katlyn
http://www.thedreamymeadow.com
Adorable! You should link this up to my Tutorial Link Party today!!!
TUTORIAL LINK PARTY
http://www.thecreativeorchard.blogspot.com/2012/08/tutorial-link-party.html
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