DIY

Midsommar in Sweden: create your perfect festival scrapbook

Midsommar is one of the most celebrated holidays in Sweden which marks the summer solstice and the longest day of the year. It is always filled with joy, tradition, and stunning scenery. From dancing around the maypole to enjoying sumptuous feasts, every moment is worth capturing and cherishing. One of the best ways to immortalize these memories is by creating a personalized festival photo book, preserving the magic of Midsommar for years to come. You can easily transform your festival memories into a stunning photo book with MyFUJIFILM products and your X-Series camera or smartphone. And here’s how to get started.

Step 1. Select photos

Begin by reviewing your collection of Midsommar photos. Choose the ones that evoke the strongest emotions and best capture the spirit of the event. Whether it’s a panoramic view of the midsummer pole against a backdrop of clear blue skies or a candid shot of your friends adorned with flower crowns, each photo should contribute to the overall story you want to tell.

Step 2. Choose a theme

To add a sense of cohesiveness to your photo book, consider selecting a theme that aligns with Midsommar’s atmosphere. For instance, you could opt for a nature-themed layout to reflect the lush greenery and floral decorations typical of the festival.

Step 3. Lay out your book

MyFUJIFILM offers user-friendly tools for creating photo books. Arrange your selected photos in a visually appealing sequence, experimenting with different layouts and designs to find the one that best compliments your chosen theme. And there you have it – your festival photos brought to life in your very own photo scrapbook.

Step 4. Add captions and mementos

Personalize your photo book by adding captions that describe the precious moments captured in each photo. You can also include mementos such as pressed flowers, handwritten notes, or ticket stubs to make it even more personalised. This way, as you flip through the pages of your scrapbook, you’ll be transported back to the warmth and joy of the celebration.

Now, just you can share these memories with friends and family and celebrate the spirit of Midsommar all year round. For more inspiration, check out a blog post by our UK colleagues on MyFUJIFILM.

What is MyFUJIFILM?

MyFUJIFILM is your ultimate destination for all photo printing needs, offering high-quality prints on Fujifilm’s renowned photographic paper. Whether you’re looking to print photos, create photo books, or design personalised gifts, they have you covered. Their blog provides endless inspiration for your creative projects, operating in Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, France, and the UK. Check it out and turn your cherished memories into beautiful prints and keepsakes!

Last-minute Mother’s Day DIY: How to make a quick and simple Mother’s Day gift with your favourite photos

Sunday is Mother’s Day, and although it’s on the second Sunday of May every year, it often comes earlier than you think, doesn’t it? Thanks to our last-minute photo gift DIY for your mum, you can make a great present in no time.

What you need:

  • a potted flower (e.g. daisies or begonias)
  • Shashlik sticks, wooden sticks or straws
  • Washi tape and stickers
  • Adhesive tape
  • Scissors
  • Your favourite photos with your mum
  • Paper (optional)
  • Colored pens (optional)
  • Kitchen twine or parcel string (optional)

Easter DIY: Capture personal Easter memories with your Easter wreaths

Spring is here, and Easter is just around the corner: the perfect time to decorate your home with an Easter DIY. These homemade Easter flower wreaths are  fabulous for setting the scene for your favorite Easter photos and making your Easter decorations stand out.

All you need is:

  • Packing twine
  • Hole punch
  • Dried flowers (e.g., mini pampas grass, eucalyptus, broom bloom, beach lilac, wheat, cotton twigs)
  • Wire
  • Scissors
  • Decorative eggs
  • Your favorite Easter scenes to photograph

Design Your Own Home Workout With the instax mini 11


Many thanks to instax UK and Mollie Rose for the inspiration and the shots! Check out their instax Blog to get even more inspirational instax DIY ideas.


We hope you’re still feeling healthy, motivated and happy in your #fujicomfortzone.
We know, it’s not that easy staying active and having a sport routine without the workout classes at the gym. So why not beeing your own instructor or personal trainer at home?

Here’s a creative solution by Mollie Rose! She decided to photograph 5 cardio and 10 strength & core exercises on her instax mini 11.
Whenever you feel like doing a workout you can blindly pick however many you feel like on the day to create your own routines.

Here are some examples of the routines that hopefully give you some inspiration to create your own exercises.


Workout 1

Squat: 3 sets of 20

Stand with your feet slightly wider than your hips, drive your hips back bending your knees and pressing them slightly open. Sit into a squat position while keeping your heels and toes on the ground, chest up and shoulders back.

Mountain Climbers: 3 sets of 20 seconds

Get into a plank position, bring one knee up towards your stomach in one smooth motion, and then repeat the action with your other knee, and continue alternating.

Russian Twist: 3 sets of 30 seconds

Sit on the floor and bring your legs out straight, lean back so your torso and legs form a low V shape. Balance and twist your torso from side to side and feel the burn!!


Workout 2

Burpees: 3 sets of 20 seconds

Stand tall with your feet shoulder-distance apart, bend your knees and squat down whilst bringing your hands to the ground. Jump your feet back into a plank position, complete a pushup and then jump your feet back to meet your hands, and immediately jump up tall off the ground. Land softly into a squat position and repeat.

Jumping Jack: 3 sets of 30 seconds

Stand tall with your legs together and arms by your side. Bend your knees and jump into the air, whilst jumping spread your legs to about shoulder-width apart and lift your arms above your head. Jump back to your starting position and repeat.

Lunges: 3 sets of 20 on each leg

Keep your upper body straight whilst stepping forward with one leg, lower your hips, and bend your knees to about a 90-degree angle. Ensure your front knee is directly above your ankle. Then step back into your starting position and repeat on each leg.

Plank: 3 sets of 30 seconds

Get into a pushup position and put your forearms on the ground propping you up. Squeeze your glutes and tighten your abdominals whilst keeping your neck and spine neutral. Create a strong line from your head to toe and hold.


Workout 3

High Knees: 3 sets of 30 seconds

Stand up straight and place your feet hip-width apart. Quickly drive your right knee to meet your right hand, bring that same leg back down to the ground, and immediately bring your left knee to meet your left hand. Repeat and as you alternate your knees ensure you’re creating a hopping motion and you’re consistently on the balls of your feet.

Donkey Kicks: 3 sets of 15 on each leg

Position yourself on all fours with your hands directly underneath your shoulders. Make sure your back is flat and tuck your chin slightly. Keeping the 90-degree bend in your right knee,  slowly lift your left up and back towards the ceiling. The maximum height you should go should feel comfortable and ensures your back doesn’t arch and your hips do not rotate.

Leg Raises: 3 sets of 10

Lie on your back with your legs straight together, slowly begin to lift your legs up to the ceiling whilst keeping them as straight as possible. Engage your core to ensure you don’t hurt your back. Maintaining that core strength, slowly lift your legs back down until they are just above the floor. Hold for a moment and then repeat.


Workout 4

Single-Leg Bridge: 3 sets of 10 on each leg

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Keep your arms at your side with your palms down. Raise one leg until it is stretched out straight off the ground. Then lift your hips until your body forms a straight line. Hold for a moment, then slowly lower down and repeat.

Lizard Jumps: 3 sets of 20 seconds

Step your right foot to the outside of your right hand. Hold for a moment. Switch your legs with a small jump or hop. Hold and repeat.

Side Lunge: 3 sets of 20 on each leg

Start with your feet together and toes facing front. Then step your left leg as far wide as possible, engage your left heel as you drop your hips back and down while keeping the right leg straight. Ensure you keep the soles of your feet on the ground and toes pointed forward.

Side Plank: 3 sets of 20 seconds on each side

Begin on your side with your feet together and one forearm below your shoulder propping you up. Raise your hips until your body is in a straight line and engage your core. Raise your free arm straight up above you and hold. Repeat on the other side.

Locust Pose: 3 sets of 10 seconds

Lie on your stomach with your arms by your side. Inhale and raise your head to look forward, engage your thighs to lift your legs and raise your chest off the mat. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat.

Cookbook with instax photos

Don’t you feel the same way? It’s difficult to try out a recipe without taking a picture. How wonderful would it be if you could create your own book of all your favourite recipes with cool instax pics?
Keep the recipes for making breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts, etc. in your personalized cookbook. Write down the required ingredients and steps, and decorate each page with pretty instax photos.

1. Write the recipe down in a notebook, and then prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. Start making the food and take photos of the important steps with your instax.

3. When all is finished, take a photo of the food. Zoom in so the image fills the frame, making it look really tasty.

4. Paste the photos in the notebook. Now your original cookbook is ready.

Workspace decoration with instax photos

The first of May, International Workers’ Day is celebrated (nearly) all over the world.

The perfect occasion to lean back and beautify your workplace. Take some time to bring your (home) workspace to life with photos of furry friends, sunny days and lots of fun memories. Grab your instax camera or your instax printer and let’s go!

1. Take some snaps of your favorites with your instax.

2. Add pretty embellishments to them, such as drawings and stickers. Get creative!

3. Put them up on the walls and shelves around your desk using decorative masking tape.