August 13, 2010

DIY Marimekko-inspired wall drawing

Kibwe Daisy explains how to transfer an image to your wall and color it in with Sharpies(!!) to make a cool Marimekko-like graphic for your living room. Read about his project here at Curbly. Kibwe apparently has a very lenient landlord. Add that to your list of supplies.

21 comments:

  1. Grandma GAugust 13, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    My "landlord" would think I was nuts.

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  2. AnnaAugust 13, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    way cool. I love marimekko.

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  3. The Fire HazardAugust 13, 2010 at 6:39 PM

    That is so awesome :)

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  4. momto2wasdAugust 13, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    Neat idea, but there's no way I'd write on my walls with a Sharpie! I own them, and don't want to have to deal with the headache of covering over something like that someday!

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  5. sincerefaithAugust 14, 2010 at 1:31 AM

    Thanks for posting this. So cool I would love to do this as a headboard. I think it would be a great inexpensive idea for a guest room or for my son, in a great pop of color.

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  6. NydiaAugust 14, 2010 at 2:38 AM

    Great idea, but why not do it on a canvas that you can take with you wherever life takes you.

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  7. Cynthia SchelzigAugust 14, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    This is wonderful!!! looks great too!! I used to write all over my bedroom walls as a kid...it was ok until I took it out into the HALLWAY.....they stifled my creativity but quick-like. I will forward this post to my parents ASAP......
    Cynthia Schelzig

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  8. Periwinkle PaisleyAugust 14, 2010 at 6:02 AM

    I am NOT showing this to my daughter who just got in trouble for drawing on the wall with a sharpie. I guess his mom was more lenient.

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  9. MegumiAugust 14, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    We have marimekko designed mobile phones in Japan.

    http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/product/foma/style/sh02bmarimekko/index.html

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  10. AnonymousAugust 14, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    Sharpie markers are easily removed from a painted wall with a Mr. Clean Magic eraser. Trust me! Also, Killz primer will also cover it easily.

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  11. Jessica JonesAugust 14, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Megumi, you're so lucky! I need to move to Japan, I guess.

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  12. Christy August 14, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    clever project! i would love a wall this fashionable.

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  13. Grandma GAugust 14, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    NO YOU DON'T!!!

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  14. Jessica JonesAugust 14, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    Fine, I won't move to Japan, Mom. Relax.

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  15. jesslopeAugust 14, 2010 at 8:16 PM

    very nice. thanks for sharing.

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  16. LynnettaAugust 15, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    This looks great but beware...after many years of doing set painting for theatre, I dread anytime someone has used sharpies. They are impossible to paint over. Even Kills primer won't cover it. If you want to do this project, I'd recommend using water based paint markers. You can get them at any craft store.

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  17. JoytiAugust 16, 2010 at 5:43 AM

    That is so cool! I wish I could do that.

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  18. Kaitlin EntsmingerAugust 16, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    I love orange!! This is so creative! Check out this site. I have used and even bought some of the stuff off this site when I decorated my apartment down at school. It's www.squidoo.com/apartmentdecorations

    Its really convenient and shares a lot of good tips!

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  19. down comforterAugust 16, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    I agree with Nydia, I would do it on a canvas if I would ever do it...It's a cool project, but I really don't want to upset my landlord

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  20. BekAugust 16, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Yeah, sharpie is not easy to cover. So a neat idea, but maybe better suited to canvas or paper...

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  21. artzyfartzyAugust 18, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    omg I finally found what I want to do with a wall in my kitchen. love love love!

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