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

How To Make A Simple Marimekko Easter Egg Wreath

The Simplest Decoupage Easter Egg Wreath

I don't go mad with Easter decorations but I do like to have one or two subtle handmade Easter decorations in my home. I think this Marimekko Easter egg wreath fits that brief.

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How to Make Gorgeous Nordic Christmas Decorations

DIY Marimekko Nordic Christmas Decorations 2 Ways

After a visit to the lovely Skandium shop in London last month, I felt inspired to make my own Nordic Christmas decorations. As usual, I couldn't leave the shop without buying yet another pack of Marimekko paper napkins. Marimekko designs are a favourite of mine I love...

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...