Marimekko mousepad magnets

I have seen these mousepads by Kokuyo on zakka magazines…then came one evening, while waiting to meet up with the guys (my bro and my hubby) for dinner, my sis and I spotted them at the Kinokuniya bookstore, just fresh out on display and because she knew how much I like the Unikko patterns, she bought all 4 colours available…for me! I resisted but she insisted so I’m but a thankful recipient.

Each piece is only as thick as paper and comes without a rubber backing which means they are just too delicate for a mousepad, I think. So I decided to convert them into magnets. Using 1 to 2 slim magnets with a sticky side to adhere to the back of each mousepad, these pretty Unikko blooms are now adding cheery colours to my fridge and magnetic wall.