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Category Archives: Marimekko
Marimekko and mid-century patterned and themed crafts and DIY’s

Easy Marimekko Decoupage on Wood Bowls

How to paper napkin decoupage on wood

I bought these 3 wooden bowls for £1 in my local charity(thrift) shop. I took them home and transformed them with a Marimekko napkin decoupage on wood. I've already talked about my extensive paper napkin collection and recently used them to make some ridiculously colourful Read more

Easy Upcycled Marimekko Decorative Tin Can Planters

DIY Colourful Spring Decorative Tin Can Planters

Every time I go into a Scandinavian/Nordic interiors shop I wander around swooning over all the beautifully designed furniture. I can't afford the furniture but don't want to leave empty handed so I buy a pack of Marimekko paper napkins. Marimekko prints are a favourite...

Unique Easter Egg Decorating With Marimekko Decoupage

How To Do Marimekko Easter Egg Decorating

Every year I love to do a bit of Easter egg decorating. Last year, I made rustic upcycled denim eggs and the year before no sew patchwork fabric Easter eggs. This year I decided to go with one of my favourite obsessions...

Unique Marimekko Christmas Wall Art Made From A Table Top

Mid-Century Modern Christmas Wall Art Tutorial

I'm so easily distracted, my creative mind never seems to switch off. The other week whilst I was making my salvaged wood Christmas tree, an old wooden table hiding at the back of the garden caught my eye. I was compelled to do something with it. I wanted...

Easy Steps For A Unique Red Cabinet Upcycle

TV Cabinet Upcycle With A Hint Of Marimekko

I really don't like the cabinet that the telly sits on. However, it is the right size and the cupboard is great for hiding away the computer and stuff that runs with it. The heavy mango wood of the cupboard just doesn't go with the rest of the...

Using Paper Napkin Decoupage to Make a Marimekko Bench

How do you transform a grotty old garden bench? How about some cool decoupage with designer paper napkins and transform it into a Marimekko bench. I am a huge Marimekko fan, I just love their fabrics and Scandi/Nordic style. For those of you who don't know...