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Denim Swedish Dala Horses

"I love Scandinavian decorations and have many in my home. As well as heart and flags at Christmas in Scandinavia, you may well find a Swedish Dala horse on the Christmas tree. I decided to make some myself but instead of the traditional wood, I made an upcycled denim version. To achieve the Scandinavian pattern on the horse I made my own stencil which you can download for free from the blog. I love these horses hanging together as a wall decoration. I think I will keep them up all year round."
Project TypeMake a Project
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Sewn byEither Hand or Machine
Materials List
- denim scraps
- heavy paper
- white acrylic paint pens
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