Instructions & handicraft ideas

Pirate garland with Marabu KiDS T-shirt paint

Would you like to bring some adventure and pirate spirit to your garden or your children’s room? Follow these simple instructions to create your own pirate garland using our Marabu KiDS T-shirt paint. This project is perfect for pirate fans of all ages — it’s fun to make and even more fun to use for decorating!

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Concrete plant pots with Marabu YONO Marker

In combination with the lush green of the plant, the grey concrete pot with the colourful YONO stripes looks fresh and summery. An attractive splash of colour in the home, on the balcony or terrace. 

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Create potato prints with Marabu KiDS T-shirt paint and textile markers.

Potatoes, printing, and a sea of colors—jellyfish are swimming everywhere! With KiDS T-shirt paint, textile markers, and imagination, this shirt will become a colorful sea adventure. Who knew that a potato could turn into so many happy jellyfish?

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Design your own cork pinboard using Marabu DO IT Craft Paint

Not only is a small pinboard practical, it also makes a real statement in your living room or office. Using corks, felt and paint, you can make stylish and functional wall decorations for displaying notes, photos and small mementos.  

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Neon paint for vases with Marabu New York Neon

Breathing new life into old, used tumblers – that is not difficult at all! With just a few brushstrokes and fluorescent daylight colour, fresh flowers or pretty dry arrangements can now be staged.

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Dye colorful socks with Marabu TIE DYE INK

Whether you’re looking for socks to wear to festivals and summer vacations or just want to brighten up your everyday life, colorful tie-dye socks are real eye-catchers. With the TIE DYE INK set, you have everything you need to transform plain white socks into unique creations in no time. It’s fun and adds a splash of color to your wardrobe!

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Make a heart from toilet paper rolls with Marabu KiDS Little Artist

It is easy to make a heart from just two rolls of cardboard, and you can decorate it however you like with KiDS Little Artist. A great gift idea for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day!

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Fancy mugs with Marabu Porcelain & Glas Painter

A customised mug is the perfect gift for a birthday, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, for the home office and for many other occasions. Unlike chocolates or flowers, these mugs are not perishable because the compliments and motifs are dishwasher safe after being burnt in.

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Make your own suncatchers with Marabu KiDS Window Color!

Sun catchers are great because they not only catch the sun’s rays, but also create colourful light effects in the room. However, sun catchers don’t always have to be made from expensive materials such as crystals or beads. Sometimes, all you need is some plastic packaging and some Marabu KiDS Window Color paints. Suddenly, the world becomes colourful!

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Origami bunny with Marabu Alcohol Ink

These cute origami bunnies are a great Easter decoration and not at all difficult to fold. You get the extraordinary pattern through the brilliant, colour-intensive shades of our Marabu Alcohol Ink.

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Little carrots made from egg cartons with Marabu KiDS Little Artist

You’re sure to have lots of egg cartons left over from Easter. Don’t throw them away, they are perfect for your next creative project. With a little KiDS Little Artist paint and green Easter grass, you can make little carrots that will look great on the Easter table.

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Make a fidget spinner with Marabu KiDS Little Artist

Easter is just around the corner and what could be better than making creative decorations with the kids? Using an old cardboard box and the Marabu KiDS Little Artist, you can create a cheerful Easter bunny with wiggly ears in no time at all. This will not only make children’s hearts beat faster.

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