Transform your Ikea Moppe storage chest by using mod podge and napkins! This Ikea hack is easy, affordable, and perfect to store all your crochet notions in (or use it to store other things).
Down below, you’ll find the step-by-step tutorial on how to modify your Ikea Moppe Storage Chest and give it a little makeover!
Lately, I’ve been in such an organizational mood. So when I saw these storage chests online from Ikea, I just knew I had to buy it for all my crochet notions.
I have so many crochet hooks, stitch markers, tags, and blocking tools, so I thought this storage box was the perfect solution. It keeps everything organized, and now I know where everything is at.
So if you’re looking for some storage boxes for all your crochet notions, definitely give this storage chest from Ikea a try. And if you want to personalize it to fit your style, then keep on reading.
I actually bought a second one of these, and use it for all my sewing notions too! So it’s a very versatile, affordable storage option for all your crafty things!
Alright, so down below you’ll find a list of things you’ll need for this tutorial and I also made a quick video tutorial. The video tutorial can be found towards the end of this post.
How to Customize Your Ikea Moppe Storage Chest
So before you get started in giving your mini Moppe a makeover, here’s a quick list of things you’ll need:
- Paint – I used Restyle paint in the color Vintage Pink.
- Paint Brush – I only used one, but you could use two (one for the paint, and the other one for the mod podge).
- Mod Podge Gloss.
- Napkins – any napkin will work for this project.
- Scissors.
Step 1: Paint your Ikea Moppe. Once the first layer of paint dries, give it a second layer of paint.
Step 2: Once your paint has dried, squirt some mod podge on the top portion of one of the storage boxes. Then spread it out using your paintbrush.
Step 3: Grab your napkin and peel of the back layer, then carefully place it on top of the storage box. Then gently push the napkin down with your fingers.
Step 4: Then squirt some mod podge on the napkin, and carefully spread out the mod podge with your paintbrush.
note – make sure to do this part gently or else your napkin will rip.
Step 5: Let the top portion of your box dry for a few hours, and then carefully trim the edges with a pair of scissors.
Step 6: Grab your mod podge again and glue the trimmed edges on the side of your box.
Now continue to repeat steps 1 through 6 for the remainder of the boxes.
You’re finished! I hope you enjoyed this Ikea Moppe hack and get lot’s of use from this storage chest.