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Monday, January 16, 2012

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



Cut map into a silhouette portrait



I love this map table by Cassie at Primitive & Proper

Map decoupaged headboard from Midwest Living


DIY map magnets. These were actually made from an old puzzle, but you can make your own by simply pasting an old map onto cardboard, cutting out, and adhering magnets to the reverse side. This is a great way to teach your kids geography!









map coasters DIY instructions


Decoupage map refrigerator 


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


Stitch a map heart garland


cute gift bags



beautiful rose from hopeandjoystudios


one of a kind gift wrap



chandelier made from an old atlas by lolliepatchouli


This look could be easily made by using mod-podge, and old map, and some old wood or pallets.





handmade vintage map lampshade from notonthehighstreet



to frame your photo via Martha


chair



chair by gardenantqs



deer


a vintage map lined drawer



Recycled map artwork from Little Birdie Secrets


Map stairs from Naomi at www.thepumpkinroom.wordpress.com


Map wallpaper DIY


                   
                                 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 by Dave Hettel at Primal Colors
www.primalcolors.com

Map houses from Midwest Living


Display a vintage oilcloth map



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