Creative Summer Projects with Maps
Are you crafty? Are you looking for some inspiration for creative projects to fill your summer months? Look no further! We have aggregated a few super cool resources FULL of ideas for crafting with MAPS! Instead of recycling your old maps or atlases, upcycle them! If...
Made from a Map: Recycled Road Map Cork Board
There’s a “fifth week” of blogging this month. We know, it’s technically a week spanning over April and May. We’re seizing the opportunity to declare this a WEEK OF GEO-FUN!!! Every link this week will feature something fun and unexpected, relating to geography...
Made from a Map: Maps on Your Nails!
Ok, yes -this is kind of a girly post. But in our quest for outrageous map art and fun map art projects we ran across these nifty nails on tumblr. They were so stunning we absolutely HAD to share them! We did some more digging and found the instructions, but never...
Made from a Map: A GLOBAL Clock
This funky globe clock is sure to wow when understatement just won’t do. Materials Surface-mounted wall clockworks kit; light-blue spray paint; craft knife; six 6-inch-diameter lightweight cardboard globes; bookbinder’s tape; tape measure; 4 feet of cotton...
Made from a Map: Home Is Where the HEART Is
We decided to do our “Made from a Map” feature a day early, since we wanted to share a heart inspired map project in honor of Valentines Day! We ran across this creative tutorial on apartment therapy, who originally saw it on Pinterest. For those of us who...
Made from a Map: DIY Map Display
Looking for a clever way to display a favorite or locally focused map? Try this – use different sizes of embroidery hoops to “frame” your maps. Trim off the excess after they are set the way you like, then simply hang on the wall! You can also...
Made From a Map: Get Puzzled
Here is a wonderful (and easy – we love easy!) map project! Perfect for puzzles with a piece or two missing or for transforming a ho-hum puzzle into an awe-inspiring gift! Pick out a map puzzle with medium to large pieces – maps of the US, of Europe, etc....
Made From a Map: It’s a Bust!
We found this incredible example of map art through Pinterest. I wish it was credited, kuddos to the anonymous creator who shared their project online! A company called Cardboard Safari makes these unique cardboard cut outs. Cardboard Safari draws inspiration from...
Made From a Map: Window Shade Tutorial
We’re adding a touch of whimsy sprinkled into our geo resources & are going to feature one project (or idea) each month with something “made from maps” for you to enjoy. This month’s feature is an online how to from ReadyMade magazine on...