The frame hanger

Materials: Nyttja white frame 13x18, Lindsdal knob (or others)

Description: I had 2 new frames (bought here in Italy just 3 euros/2 pieces) and 2 knobs (taken years ago from old wardrobes).

One day I thought it was time to transform creatively these items into something useful and nice.... here you can see the result.

STEPS

1) drill at the middle of one side of the frame

2) sand the frame until it gets an old, used look, by using different qualities of sandpaper

3) screw the chosen knob; since the screw is created for the thickness of a wardrobe door, it will result longer: to fasten it to the frame, you should add one or more washers between

4) then put a picture in, or better realize something with a retro-taste by choosing images on magazines (it's cheap and creative!)

5) that's it! now you can hang by the wall your frame, and use it to hang neck-laces, bracelets, small scarfs or whatever you like!

~ serena, Milan, Italy

SPONTANeous NYTTJA Pin Board Hack

Materials: SPONTAN, NYTTJA and some cork board

Description: Space in my kitchen is limited. So I had to choose between a newspaper rack and a pin board. Since SPONTAN is holding my fav magazines, why not combine a newspaper rack with pin board functionality?

All you need is three NYTTJA picture frames, some 3mm cork, a cutter and strong glue.

1. Remove backing and glazing from NYTTJA.

2. Cut off the stand from backing

3. Use backing as stencil to cut out three similar sized parts from a 3mm cork mat

4. Put cork into NYTTJA frame instead of glazing.

5. Mount backing as usual

6. Mount NYTTJA pin board to SPONTAN (I used strong glue - tape might also work)

~ Helge

NYTTJA on a rope

Materials: 3 Nyttja, jute rope, shoot machine stitches,drill

Description: I love the orange and finally I found this color!
I used 3 frames, about 3 feet of rope.
Make 4 holes be drilled to the same height on both sides (you can also use horizontally is also nice).
Place the rope and secure it with the shot points, add on top with a knot.
Simple!!

~ mcm, Italy

Nyttja frame becomes a notice board

Materials: Nyttja wooden frame

Description: Before, to note to buy or to do list, I used a piece of durable plastic (right). It wasn't pretty to look at.

So I was looking for another and cheap way to write my list on. I had two Ikea wooden frames, the inset at the back was damaged, I couldn't use it as a frame anymore.

I painted the frames in gray and pasted the durable plastic on the frame. Then I hung them up simply and I really like them more than before.

~ Laura V., Li�ge

hack project for under $50

holly becker of decor8 is a crafty one. she recently posted a neat ikea diy. finally, i�ll dust off my old postcards and bring life to my white walls.