Woman Paints IKEA SORTSÖ Rug for Cutest DIY Summer Activity

Are you in need of a fun activity to keep your little ones occupied this summer? Are you tired of toys that clutter up your home? I think what you might need is a craft just like this.

The best kinds of crafts , in our opinion, are the ones that leave you with a finished product you can actually use in your home! That's where this project comes in. All you need is a quick trip to IKEA and your favorite craft store. The rest is up to you!

Adults and kids alike will have so much fun with this. We can't wait to give it a try!

The next time you find yourself in need of a quick and easy summer craft to distract the kids, or just yourself, you need to give this one a try. You can even order the supplies ahead of time so you're perfectly prepared when the right time arises.

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TikTok creator Thania ( @thania.nayeli ) is always coming up with new and creative ways to decorate accessories and this time, she chose rugs! Whether you want to upgrade your entryway with a fun splash of color or each of your kids' want to DIY their own bedside rug, you're going to love this project.

Here's what you need!

3 Supplies to DIY Your Own Painted Rugs

We promise this is super inexpensive! You might already have some of the supplies at home already. You'll need:

- IKEA SORTSÖ rug (as many as you want)

- acrylic paint

- paint brushes

It's that simple. The SORTSÖ rugs from IKEA are only $3.99 a piece, so go ahead and grab a bunch if you want to make this a group activity! We recommend using specifically acrylic fabric paint for a project like this to ensure the colors stay bright even after multiple washes or being in the sunlight.

Thania decided to give her rug the ultimate summer-y vibe, painting on surf boards, turtles, octopi, and flowers, This is where you can really have fun with it!

Let your kids go crazy with their rugs. You can even do handprints if you aren't afraid of getting a little messy.

Rotate your rugs in your entrance way or keep them on your door steps! This is such a cute idea.

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