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Home » diy » Ikea Ung Frame to Colorful Bulletin Board (DIY tutorial)

diy, kids, silhouette, tutorial · October 9, 2012

Ikea Ung Frame to Colorful Bulletin Board (DIY tutorial)

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I think one of Ikea’s top seller must be their UNG frame. It’s so pretty with it’s scrolly silhouette. And I have seen so many amazing ways to use it in home decor.

I bought one a few months ago, knowing that I would find a use for it eventually. And when we started Hannah’s “spur-of-the-moment” room makeover this weekend, I knew I wanted to use it in her room. It’s perfect for a girls room.

Hannah loved to collect things, so I thought it would be great to make a little bulletin board for her to display treasures. And she had a wall that was the perfect size – yay!!

Here’s what we did to transform the plain black Ikea UNG frame into a colorful bulletin board:

  • The first thing we did was we took out the mirror and spray painted the frame a bright pink that matches her new chandelier color. Super easy. I LOVE spray paint!!

  • Then we took the mirror and attached some cork board tiles. Hannah and I traced the mirror image on the tiles and then but them out with scissors. We left about 1/4″ along the edges of the mirror so it would fit in the frame easier. The cork tiles came with double-sided sticky mounts. We attached them to the cork and the mirror to hold the cork in place.
  • Then we added a layer of batting to the top of the cork board.
  • The next thing we did was we traced the mirror on the fabric we wanted to use, leaving about 3 inches of fabric on all sides of the mirror.
  • We wrapped the fabric around the mirror/cork, taping the material on the back to secure it. As we went around the oval, we pulled the material taught.
  • Then we attached the ribbon trim. We cut lengths and criss-crossed them on the fabric, securing them in the back with mailing tape.
  • Once the ribbon was attached, we flipped the oval over and fitted it inside the painted frame.

Then we hung it up and added some of Hannah’s favorite things.

 

Now the colorful bulletin board is the first thing you see when you come in the room. And I love that the bright color instantly adds a happy and friendly vibe to Hannah’s new room. Yay!! The infinity scarf and pin are from the Nest of Posies Shop – one of my favorite places!

I am working on a new cushion for her window seat today, plus a couple little projects to make the room complete. We are so excited to show you the whole room reveal soon!!

And here are 13 other FUN ways to remake an UNG frame: 

Thanks for stopping by!!

xoxo

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Posted By: Jen · In: diy, kids, silhouette, tutorial

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Comments

  1. Admin says

    April 29, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    That’s really smart! 🙂

  2. Sydney says

    November 28, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Hi Jen! this is fantastic! so im a teen, and i really want to make something similar to this and im dying to know what spray paint you used! is it watermelon pink by Krylon because thats one of the colors im think of using but i want to know what this is 😀 thanks xoxo sydney

  3. taximum73 says

    November 23, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Would you mind sharing the colors you used for the silverware trays and the Ikea mirror?

  4. Linda says

    November 22, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    I’m a little late on this post but i was wondering how did you spray paint it? Did you sand it down or did you use paint primer then the spray paint? I want to spray paint mine white but I’m afraid to ruin it. Help 🙂

  5. Patrícia Gonçalves says

    October 29, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Parabéns pela idéia e combinação de cores, arrasou!

    bjs
    Paty

  6. Sofia says

    October 21, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    I am starting to do this today – I’m really excited about it, and have the perfect place to hang it!

  7. Jackie says

    October 18, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    What color and brand of spray paint did use. Looks like a raspberry.

  8. Beckie says

    October 18, 2012 at 6:04 AM

    This might be one of my FAV’s yet!!! Love it! Sharing over on my FB!

  9. the36thavenue says

    October 17, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Hello ADORABLE! Pinning and sharing on my FB page…♥

    • Jen says

      October 17, 2012 at 11:02 PM

      Thank you my friend. You just made my day. Love you!!

      oxxo

  10. nest of posies says

    October 17, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    JEN! you stinker!!!!

    how did i miss this? i love her room. that frame is so fabulous.
    thank you so much for the big shout out! my goodness, that was so sweet of you!

    XO
    kellie

    • Jen says

      October 17, 2012 at 11:02 PM

      You are so cute!!! I LOVE your pins and wear them all the time. I thought that one looked so cute in her new room 🙂

      xoxoxoxo

  11. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says

    October 17, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Holy amazeballs! This turned out amazing. Are the jewelry holders above the chair silverware trays? I just snagged a few and have been brainstorming ideas for them and thought it looked like you had used them in her room for jewelry. If so they look fantastic. If not then whatever you have hanging there is super cute and colorful. Great job on everything. The room looks great so far.

  12. Doreen says

    October 12, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    How adorable! Looks like Hannah has your creative genes! There’s nothing more fun than decorating a girl’s bedroom!

  13. Chessa says

    October 10, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    So cute! I love the colors you’re using in her room. I can’t wait to see the whole thing.

    • Jen says

      October 10, 2012 at 10:58 PM

      Thanks Chessa!!

      It is really turning out so cute. I am so excited to post the whole reveal!!

      oxoxox

  14. Amy says

    October 10, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    I love what you did with it. I did something similar awhile ago for my daughters room as well! http://doubletheblessings-amyh.blogspot.com/2012/09/ung-drill-frame.html

  15. Shannon says

    October 10, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    This is fantastic! I still can’t wait to see the whole room!

  16. heather says

    October 10, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    What a chic and personal accent piece for her room! Perfect for a young lady!

  17. [email protected] says

    October 10, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    Very cute for a girls room 🙂

  18. Whitney says

    October 9, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Love, Love, Love!

  19. Jennifer says

    October 9, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Love it! LOVE the scarf/cowl, too!! Did you make that??

    • Jen says

      October 9, 2012 at 10:21 PM

      Hi Jennifer!!

      No – the scarf and pin are from my friend Kellie’s shop — Nest of Posies. http://nestofposies.bigcartel.com/

      There’s a link in the post too. She has the cutest shop!!

      xoxox

  20. kristin says

    October 9, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Love the color! So pretty. I turned ours into a mirror and then last time I was there I saw they were selling them with mirrors in them…..:)
    Thanks for sharing with us!
    XO
    Kristin

  21. Francis C. Moore says

    October 9, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Love all your ideas. When I asked about the three units to the left of the window, I wasn’t very clear. I wanted to know about the large, white storage units. I would love these for my granddaughter’s room. Thanks for much. Francis C. Moore

    • Jen says

      October 9, 2012 at 10:22 PM

      Hi Francis!!

      Oh sorry!! Yes, the big cabinet in the corner of her room is from IKEA — it’s really pretty and it makes keeping her clothes organized so easy.

      xoxxo

      • md michael says

        December 8, 2013 at 8:23 PM

        hi!
        i love the things you’ve done! can you tell me where you got your
        dress form?
        keep up the wonderful creative things to share on this blog!
        regards,
        m

  22. brittany@lovestitched says

    October 9, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    darling! your so creative Jen…I want you to come redo my rooms for me 😉

  23. Kat says

    October 9, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    How fun is that!!! Very cool room so far!

  24. rebeccagraftonww says

    October 9, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    Love this! Such a fun, bright pink color! love the idea 🙂

Hi! I'm Jen Hadfield. I'm a mom of 5 restoring an 1891 home in the heart of Salt Lake City. I love being creative and sharing simple ideas to make your life easier and more beautiful!

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