Simple Solutions: Colourful Ikea magazine files hack

Love Ikea hacks? In this episode of Simple Solutions we show you how to transform magazine files into a colourful home accessory

You will need:
Knuff magazine files, Ikea
Good quality wrapping paper or wallpaper offcuts
Spray adhesive
Soft cloth
Old newspaper
Craft knife
Cutting mat
Scissors
Pencil Ruler

Step 1: Lay your chosen wrap or wallpaper, front side down, on a flat surface ensuring it’s nice and smooth.

Step 2: Lay a magazine file on top, positioning over the part pattern of the pattern you’d like to see andmark around the edge with a pencil.

Step 3: Repeat as many times as you have files, making sure you butt the edge of each file against thetemplate edge to ensure the pattern matches.

Step 4: Carefully cut out each of your templates with scissors.

Step 5: Protect your surface with old newspaper and spray your template with adhesive and then carefully stick to the front of your magazine file, smoothing as you go with a soft cloth. Repeat for all your files.

Step 6: Allow to dry and then trim any overhanging paper from the edges of your files using a craft knife.