Are You Gonna Go My Way? Creative Uses for Old Maps

If you've ever had a subscription to National Geographic magazine you'll know exactly what I am talking about... map overload! 

But stop right there. Don't you dare throw away those old maps and atlases. Instead, why not give them a new purpose by upcycling them into something new and unique, like one of the creative examples shown here.

letter press on atlas page via amyriceart on etsy

custom bird with map by silverymoonart on etsy

map wreath by hopeandjoystudios on etsy

make your own map gift boxes templates DIY 

map coasters DIY instructions

decoupage map onto wood letters (via etsy)

DIY decoupage from apartment therapy

Maps as window blinds

looks great on a metal waste can

garlands via etsy

cute gift bags

beautiful rose from hopeandjoystudios

one of a kind gift wrap

chandelier made from an old atlas by lolliepatchouli

handmade vintage map lampshade from notonthehighstreet

to frame your photo via Martha

chair

chair

deer

a vintage map lined drawer

                   

                                 behind an old window                    a new look inside old booksheves

a great way to invite a larger area of pattern and color into a room

a unique look for a pained door

check out this DIY...I have the exact same table at home! (see the "before" pic)

a project for the ambitious! what a great look

What do you think? 

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