I came across a Pinterest post that was super smart and creative – she used Ikea Malma mirrors as the backdrop for her photos. Brilliant! and so cheap! I love Ikea hacks! Rather than getting a typical photo frame that would be easy $5-10 each, the Malma mirrors was $1.99 each! Plus it is surprisingly hard to find a frame that has a square insert. Ikea had one, but it was $12 each. nope. that just won’t do.
This little arts and craft project was fun and super easy. and really took all of 15 minutes to do. I would say the hardest/longest part was opening up the tight plastic that came with the mirror!
Oh, and the actual hanging of the frame afterwards by Nick took some time – not because it was difficult – he just put in a screw with a head that would fit into the pre-drilled hole at the back of the frame. He likes to use his laser leveler and ensure everything is measured out and precise. super cute.
Here’s all I used to do this project. Trusty Mod Podge glue that I already had, paper cutter (already had), a small sponge brush, and the Ikea Malma frames. I didn’t bother sending my pictures to a print shop, I just did it on my colour laser at home. Total cost including tax: $13.56 for 6 framed Instagram pictures of my puppy!
Since I had my paper cutter, I thought I would bust it out instead of using boring scissors. made the project seem that much more hardcore lol. each picture was cut to 3.75″ x 3.75″. I love my puppy pictures!
then spread a thin layer of mod podge onto the mirror itself. careful not to get any on the frame – but can easily wipe it off if so
carefully place the picture into the mirror – sliding it slightly into the frame so that nothing is sticking out, including the corners. Then I applied another thin layer of mod podge over it – being very careful at the brush strokes that it leaves behind. Once it dried, it actually gives it a “canvas” like effect.
that’s it! repeat for all others. I made 6 in total, to be hung 3 across in 2 rows. Here’s how it looks in my front hall! I love my Ellie wall!
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