IKEA Hack – Ten Creative Ways to Use A Tolsby Frame

Everyone loves a good IKEA hack! Today, I am sharing 10 fun and unique ways that you can use one of IKEA’s cheapest items – the .99 Tolsby Frame!

I didn’t realize how obsessed I was with IKEA until I didn’t live near one. I grew up near one of the originals (shout out to Potomac Mills!) and then as a military spouse who moves every two years I relied on it for cheap-but-cute home decor and supplies. However, I took it for granted, until we moved to Kentucky where the closest one is ALMOST THREE HOURS AWAY. Yeeeaaaaaaaah. So after my first visit in over two years where I bought WAY too many paper napkins and enough reusable grocery bags to power our entire town I give you my homage to one of the cheapest and most versatile IKEA items in all the land – the .99 Tolsby Frame. {FTC Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links which means I may make a small commission on sales at no additional cost to you.}

UPDATE ON TOLSBY FRAME:

As of 2022, the Tolsby Frame has been discontinued. So, if you are looking for some substitutes, I recommend checking out the frames below.

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https://amzn.to/3u7RGDI

https://amzn.to/3DFZQGu

Also, some of the listings above say they ARE Tolsby Frames but I am not 100% that they are genuine. With that in mind, I would buy with caution, if you are looking for an actual IKEA Tolsby Frame.

IKEA TOLSBY FRAMES:

Before we check out these ten DIYs, let me explain what the Toblsy Frame actually is in case you don’t know. The Tolsby Frame from Ikea is a frame that has two sides. This means you can insert a photo on each side so you can have a double-sided frame.

Having the frame be double-sided is not only great if you are wanting to display photos, but it can be used for all types of decor and projects.

Don’t believe me? Then check out the ten creative ideas below!

Ikea HACK – Ten Creative Ways to Use A Tolsby Frame:

Are you having a wedding? Then add a little spray paint to your Tolsby frames and you’ve got custom table numbers, table signs, or menu signs for your wedding! From Ruffled Blog

Do you want to display a calendar in a cute way? Create a mini calendar with your favorite photos and the Tolsby frame! From Lovely Made.

Need more storage in your craft room? TheTolsby Frame is a great option for storing small embellishments! From Bella BLVD!

Create a desktop mini album! From Heidi Swapp

If you are wanting to create a piece of home décor that will wow your family and friends, then use the Tolsby frame to create an entire photo gallery or picture mount! From Brooklyn Limestone

Feature your favorite small project as a work of art. From Kesi-Art

If you have young kids, the Tolsby frame makes the perfect base for flip cards! From SwellChel

How about a Christmas countdown calendar? From Goldie Card Signs.

Greatest party craft/favor ever! Star Wars! From Atta Girl Says

What a cool way to display pressed flowers and leaves! From Munchkins and Moms