Easy Map wall decor - tutorial

I love maps! I created this quick and easy wall decor using supplies I already had on hand! 

Map Wall Decor

Supplies:

Stretched canvas (I used 2)

Burlap

Maps to cut up (I used an old Road Atlas - yard sale $1)

An extra or old Mat

Hot glue gun

pencil

scissors

clear tape

Step 1: Cut the burlap to leave about a 1" border on all sides so the canvas shows. 

Step 2: Glue the burlap to the canvas using a hot glue gun

You can pull the strings around the edges to have the burlap fray a bit.

Step 3: Create a template of the inside of the frame by tracing the shape on a scratch piece of paper. 

Cut out the template leaving a 1/4" - 1/2" border around it. Trace around the template onto the section of the map you would like to frame. Cut. (don't you love my Halloween candy corn pencil? HA!)

Turn your mat over and place the map piece on the backside wrong side up. Use clear tape to secure the map into place.

Step 4: Apply hot glue to the back of the mat and center it over the burlap and into place. You are DONE! 

We framed maps of the area we just moved from a year ago and also the area  in which we now live. 

I will be linking up here through out the week!

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I am a Pin head.......with pinterest

Have you heard of Pinterest? I am absolutely in love with it. It's a way to "pin" photos, projects, etc on a virtual bulletin board for later. AND see what others are pinning. You can repin, or pin something while blog hopping or shopping, etc.  It's very addicting and before you know it, time has quickly gone by. So I have had to set limits :)

For me it's a "file box" of ideas, colors, inspiration, a sugar rush for my eyes. 

I recently came across some amazing photos were maps were used (a love of mine). How could I not share? 

Enjoy! 

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My Photo Friday.....a favorite corner

After moving last month the boxes are all unpacked but the fun of decorating a new space is still going strong! For "my photo friday" this week I wanted to share one of my favorite corners in the house (and how simple it was to create). This space isn't complete but I love how it's developing so far.

I have heard several times from interior designers to "surround yourself with things you love". The mix of organic, natural pieces and the different textures and colors is one reason I just how this are is turning out.

I've always wanted a wall that was lined with branches. Lucky for me, one evening while out on a walk with my family, a neighbor was cutting down a small tree in this front yard. After asking what he was going to do with the branches (and my husband rolling his eyes just knowing what was coming up next! LOL) the man said I could have all the branches I wanted - free branches for my wall - CHECK!

The glass jars I had already or thrifted for very cheap. The blue rusty metal ball I scored for 10 cents a few years ago at a yard sale. I just loved it the moment I saw it before I even knew the price. I filled the jars with rocks, some sticks, bark and moss I found lying in the grass and few seashells from my crafty supplies box.

The shelf completes the small space in the corner which I got for free as well. To punch it up a bit, I cut up an old map to fit against the back and simply used some spray adhesive to adhere it. I LOVE maps - the colors, the lines, the shapes.....everything! (another project I made over using a map will come later!) A couple of small objects finish it off and give the shelf more dimension.

Hopefully these photos will inspire you to surround yourself with the things you love.....and love the space you are in! (and it doesn't have to cost a lot of money either! )

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