Craft Project London Map Decor DIY
This weeks project is a fun set of 3 framed map prints, from an antique Map of London.
The map came out of an antique London tour guide, that I actually rescued from the trash years ago.
I’ve included a supply list and instructions below:
Supply List for London Map Decor:
1) Three 4″ x 6″ frames, I got mine at Ikea, they’re called “Clips” and cost only .99 cents for 4 of them.
2)Krylon- UV – Resistant CLEAR or whatever brand you like (I got mine at Michaels crafts)
3)Scissors or a Paper Cutter
Step1: Click on the images above to enlarge them, and then save to your computer. You will need to print them out at 4″x6″ or at whatever size the frame is that you are using. (The files may take a few minutes to load, I made them quite large so that the quality will be super high for your art)
Step 2: Spray the printed images with a UV protective spray in a Matte finish to protect it from fading. (This is optional, if you change your art out often you may not need to do this)
Step 3: Cut out your images. I used a paper cutter but scissors are fine too.
The frames I used from Ikea are shown above. They are called “clips”.
Step 4: If you are using the “Clips” frames, punch the holes out of the cardboard backing before framing.
Step 4: This is how the clips should look when you have them in place. This might be self explanatory to some but, there was no photo in the packaging and it took me awhile to figure out which way they went! The hole on the back of the metal clips, also works as a hanger for your nail.
All done! I hope you like this super easy cute project, these look great grouped together on a wall. They look even better in person than in the photo, it was getting late when I took these photos and the lighting was not ideal!
pk says
I love maps and this is a great project! Thanks for sharing it. Have a good day…
pk @ Room Remix
Shannon says
Great idea, I can imagine a lot of possibilities.
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Thanks for sharing all the wonderful projects and graphics.
Rita Kent at TesoroFino.Com says
Thanks for the map and such a great craft.
Lori says
those look great…i love that kind of frame
steve the builder says
Craft Project – London Map Decor – DIY
Thanks for sharing!
Artist Class says
I love your DIYs! And who doesn’t love a Baedeker’s? The teensy text is almost as good as the maps!
Julie says
Karen–this is fantastic! I love London, and London vintage-style is even better! I think I’ll be doing this project–thanks for the visual how-to and being so generous with your fabulous finds!
vanessa says
I love framed maps–this is wonderful!
Jennifer Juniper says
Isn’t IKEA the best? I love it! I have some french maps I might try it with.
CreativeBusyHands-Scrapbook Freebies Search says
Great idea. You so thoughtful reminding us of the UV protection. Thanks so much for sharing.
Jane says
I love old maps and these are great. Some of our good friends moved to London in August so we are planning a trip there in March 2010….these maps might just have to be the book covers for my London scrapbook!!!
Mandy says
Oh – LOVE!
I am definitely going to try to use these! Thanks!!!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
These are great, Karen! I love the old look to them.
flyingheartfield says
I like this…great idea!
shannon says
Oh I love the map! Fabulous!!