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10 Things To Make From Old Maps

 

Do you love to travel? Ignite your wanderlust on a daily basis by upcycling old maps into keepsake treasures for your home. From must-haves for your office to decorations and lampshades, we’ve rounded up our top ten free projects for you to enjoy. And you get to be thrifty at the same time – what could be better?

1 Paper Decoration

10 Things To Make From Old Maps

Hang this ornament near your computer to inspire your next holiday.

2 Globe Centrepiece

10 Things To Make From Old Maps

Simply halve an unwanted globe to make this beautiful centrepiece.

3 Box Frame

10 Things To Make From Old Maps

Cut out hearts and bunting from old maps with our very own free download!

4 Decoupage Shoes

10 Things To Make From Old Maps

These Vans trainers have been given a new lease of life with maps and Mod Podge.

5 Paris Letters

10 Things To Make From Old Maps

Celebrate your favourite place with decoupaged wooden letters.

6 Resin Paperweight & Cufflinks

10 Things To Make From Old Maps

Encase maps in resin to make a stylish paperweight and cufflink set.

7 Gift Card Envelope

10 Things To Make From Old Maps

Give this to someone who’s about to graduate or set off on their travels.

8 Decoupage Lampshade

10 Things To Make From Old Maps

Personalise a lampshade with a map of somewhere you love.

9 Vintage Coasters

10 Things To Make From Old Maps

These map coasters are really simple to make – get crafting now!

10 Memento Boxes

10 Things To Make From Old Maps

Keep all of your holiday memories safe in these personalised boxes.

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