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Craft Project – London Map Decor – DIY

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This weeks project is a fun set of 3 framed map prints, from an antique Map of London.

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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:

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!

XXXOOO

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Comments

  5. 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!!!

  9. 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!

  14. Shannon says

    Great idea, I can imagine a lot of possibilities.
    I added my link for Brag Monday however for some reason when I tried to copy the required link to my blog I got an error.
    Thanks for sharing all the wonderful projects and graphics.

  16. Nissa says

    Those look great, I love old maps! I’m thinking those maps would also look cute mod podged onto some coasters. hmmm…

  26. Tiffany says

    I love how those turned out. Great choice of frames, so cheap and perfect for the project! What a great find! Old maps are so neat! Thanks for sharing! : )

  27. Heidi says

    That is a great idea! I’ve been using those clips frames for years to hold my daughters’ early childhood artwork, so easy to change out when the mood strikes! I love the idea of framing the map in 3 parts. My hubby is crazy about maps and I’ve been trying to figure out a clever new way to display some of his. Thanks for the inspiriation!
    Hope you’ll stop by sometime.
    XO
    Heidi – Heart and Home

  28. Jan @ bobbypinsboardwalk says

    Who says that artwork has to cost a fortune? These are have a very upscale look and the tutorial was excellent. Thank you. I always say that if I learn one thing from a blog, I will follow — so I’m following you now! Thanks for the great idea.

  32. Ms Joey says

    This may have been done 9 years ago but it is still making people smile because of our love of maps old and new.. Thank you so much, it is just what I needed for my journal. Have a wonderful day!!!!

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