Upcycling

String of lights from egg cartons with Marabu GREEN alkyd paint

This colourful string of lights creates a lovely atmosphere and is a quick homemade decoration. And who knew it was made from old egg cartons!

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Upcycling a badminton racket into wall decoration using Marabu GREEN alkyd paint

These wooden rackets are perfect for this purpose. Old badminton rackets can be upcycled into a colorful wall decoration with a mirror and space for postcards, photos, or jewelry.

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Vases made from wooden blocks with Marabu GREEN alkyd paint

A tribute to spring: crafting these wooden block vases is a simple task. The gentle pastel hues, paired with delicate gypsophila, offer a unique and refreshing way to infuse any space with the spirit of spring, all while repurposing old wood scraps.

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Flower sneakers decorated with Marabu YONO Marker and Marabu Dot Pen

Decorating plain white sneakers with a beautiful floral motif is effortless with Marabu Dot Pens!

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Egg carton as a gift box with Marabu GREEN alkyd paint

Egg cartons are great for Easter projects. With Marabu GREEN alkyd paint, they can be turned into Easter decorations or gift wrapping for small presents quickly.

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Easter bunny jar to give away with Marabu YONO Marker

Almost too cute to give away! With the YONO Marker, the discarded jars are quickly transformed into small gift jars for the coming Easter. Just glue on a few little ears and you’re done!

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Wedding menu card with Marabu YONO marker

What’s for dinner? One of the most exciting questions at any party. To make sure everyone is well informed and excited about the menu, use labelled picture frames as menu cards. They are easy to make and look fantastic too.

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Wedding table decoration with Marabu GREEN alkyd paint

There is a lot to organise for the best day of your life: The location, the menu and, of course, the table decorations. After all, your guests will be spending a lot of time at the table. With our GREEN alkyd paint, table decorations are quick and easy to create. This will make the wedding table unforgettable and leave a positive memory.

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Venetian masks with Marabu GREEN alkyd paint

Venetian masks are very easy to make – from empty drinks cartons. Not only is this a great eco-friendly upcycling project, but the masks can be uniquely and artistically designed. Perfect for any fancy dress ball, carnival, costume party,…

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Upcycle old paintings with Marabu GREEN alkyd paint

Old pictures that have been gathering dust in the basement or overlooked at flea markets can be transformed into great works of art for your own gallery wall. In this article, we will show you step-by-step how to transform old works of art into modern eye-catchers by (partially) painting over them. This will give new life to old treasures and add a unique character to your own four walls.

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File folder upcycling folder Marabu GREEN alkyd paint

Giving old things a new purpose is great! With a few simple steps, a discarded folder becomes a stylish folder for the wall. Practical for a little more order in the home or even for the home office.

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Nutcracker for Christmas with Marabu GREEN alkyd paint

Empty chip tins and paper rolls can still be transformed into festive and original nutcracker decorations for Christmas! Discreetly and chicly painted with our Marabu GREEN Alkyd paint, they are perfect as table decorations on the Christmas table. Or filled with treats and painted with bright colors, they are a welcome little gift for the holidays.

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