I am back on maps. I can't help it. They are gorgeous! So I got this idea from the nester. Did you see her map post? Are you ready to make your own wrapped map canvas? It is easy peasy and well just look at the result...
I found my canvas at the good will. And well I have vintage maps everywhere! :) Seriously I sell them on etsy. So every now and again I can take one out for my own use! :)
This is the back of that canvas so you can see it is the real thing..
Just wrap your map around the canvas like a present. I just used mod podge to adhere it to the canvas.
I folded my corners just like a present...
And then I applied a thin layer of mod podge all over the top. Be sure to get the back side too. Adhering your map edges to the canvas. That was the only area where I thought my map might lift up from my canvas.
Then just let it dry. And you have one gorgeous piece for your home!
I love how the map wraps around the edges...
No canvas? I have another way to fake a wrapped map canvas tomorrow so stay tuned!
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27 comments:
You make me look at maps in a whole other way! :) Love it!
I love maps! Did a post about mappy decor yesterday, actually. I think I'll give this a shot; it looks great!
LOVE this!!! I just bought an old atlas and I may have to steal this idea!
Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing! Chris
I'm doing a map theme for my 8 year old sons room, this is a great idea! I hope mine turns out as cool as yours! thanks for sharing, xoxo
I am dying to make some map decor! My hubby actually likes it (which is rare) so I'll be all over this project on the weekend!
What a cool idea! I have an old map of Portland I should try this with! Great to meet you at Kim's chat tonight!
I am dying to do one of these for my foyer. You did great!
Oooh!! I love maps!!
this is so great :) i love maps, in fact i just did a map project too! come by and take a look :) i'll have to try this soon!
http://jaclyndesigns.blogspot.com/2011/05/hand-cut-map-art.html
Jackie
Angie,
I LOVE this idea! I've done this with fabric before, but never with a map. Thanks for the inspiration!
Jane
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HI ANGIE- love this idea! i'm a new follower, found you on the link party the shabby chic.
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laura
Hi Angie, Thanks for sharing this great idea at my party. My husband has several old nautical maps that would look great done like this. Love it!
xo,
Sherry
My five-year-old LOVES maps. He pours over them for hours. This would be the perfect thing to hang on his wall! Thanks for sharing. I absolutely love it!
That is such a neat idea!
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Love it, I too adore the old maps. Thanks for sharing!
This is amazing- I love maps and love what you did with this one! Now following- would love for you to come share at Feathered Nest Friday sometime! :)
So fun! I love old maps too. If we ever turn our nursery into an office I would love to have something like this hanging on the walls!
I am wanting to redo my 13 yr old son's room and he is into govt, America...very patriotic but he also loves maps. So this is inspiring me. Have to check out your etsy store.
Thanks for sharing.
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Love it! What a simple, beautiful idea!
I love maps as art! This looks so good.
Great job with your map canvas. Love it!
I love maps too. This rocks!!
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Very cute! I love having maps around for my son... he should know the world is bigger than just his backyard! : )
This is such a cute idea! I also have tons of old maps and don't want to get rid of them, but professional framing can be so expensive! I love this rustic look that repurposes them :)
I absolutely LOVE this!!! Just found your blog and Etsy shop & love 'em! :)
oooh. i JUST posted a wanted ad for inspiration using vintage maps! ;D
http://theymaysaythatimadreamer.blogspot.com
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