With the glorious birth of GPS, the collection of maps, atlases, and travel guides are often neglected by us and to be a pile of clutter lying around dusty corners in your house. If you don’t want just to thrown them away, but don’t know what to do with them. The following round-up will help you out. Here we will share may creative and interesting ways on how to upcycle those maps into beautiful craft projects. Enjoy and get inspired for your next craft project with these repurposing and upcycling ideas!
DIY Map Roses
These map roses are easier to make than you think. They are great for Mother’s day, Valentine’s day or just as a lovely decoration. Tutorial: Pillar Box Blue.
DIY Pinwheel Centerpiece
Create this easy DIY pinwheel centerpiece with old maps and a classic mason jar for a simple yet whimsical display. It is super fun and easy to make in about 15 minutes! Learn how to make it via Mood Kids.
DIY Map Pendant Light
Turn a plain paper lantern into a personalized centerpiece for any room with the help of a handful of vintage map cutouts. Tutorial: Paisley Sprouts.
Handmade Map Pendant Necklace
This custom map pendant is personalized with any map of your choice and makes the perfect gift! Tutorial: Pork & Periwinkle.
DIY Map Nail Transfers
Learn how to make road map nail art by using a simple road map, white nail polish, and warm water via Mod Cloth.
DIY Map Decorative Letters
Use standing wood letters and printed maps to create worldly decor. It is the perfect centerpiece for a world-themed party or your home decor. Tutorial: Laura Trevey.
DIY Globe Garland
Fold maps into small circles and string them up with twine! They look great for your world themed party decoration or used to spruce up a room. Tutorial: Poppytalk.
Map Transfered Dresser
Transfer your old dresser into a stunning piece of funiture with maps! Tutorial: Her Tool Belt.
World Map Art Collage On Canvas
Create this framed piece of artwork with old world maps for your wall decor in no time! It must do wonders for your living room or study room. Tutorial: source.
Map Pattern Pot Project
Finish off the simple flower pot project with map patterns for a fantastic and vintage outlook. Tutorial: Stamping Ton.
Miniature Map Magnets
These miniature map magnets are great for DIY Travel Keepsakes or used as DIY gifts for your friends. Tutorial: Surviving A Teachers Salary.
3D Map Star Christmas Decoration
Tutorial: Pillar Box Blue.
DIY Map Inspired Framed Wall Art
Hand Lettered Map Canvas
Customize a hand lettered canvas art with a variety of different papers, maps, or book pages. Great for nursery wall decor! Tutorial: Mod Podge Rocks.
Vintage Map Lined Tray
Turn a thrift store tray into a gorgeous tray with vintage maps. It is perfect for serving up drinks, food, and more. Tutorial: The Country Chic Cottage.
DIY Christmas Ornament
Make a star shaped ornament using a map of the state or country you grew up in, favorite vacation spot, town you got married, etc…..great as a gift!
DIY Map Keychain
DIY Cupcake Tier
Tutorial: Style Me Pretty.
DIY Wall Craft
Simple DIY craft for home wall decoration! A great craft idea for travel lovers! via craft dir.