We keep track of where we've been by gluing on little, red rhinestones on the cities we've visited.
Around the map, we have room to display photos of our trips. With all those trips, we end up with a lot of leftover coins. I glued coins from all over the world to magnets and used these to hang up the photos. I LOVE how it looks!
Here's how I made this project:
After the glue dried, I used Mod Podge to apply scrapbook paper all over the tin. I ordered the National Geographic world map from www.art.com (or www.allposters.com.) I cut out just the map and used Mod Podge again to stick it over the scapbook paper.
I made a label in the center of the map, at the bottom.
Then, with your coin magnets, add your photos as you travel!
I included this picture of my little "tater tot" (and his cardboard "car tunnel") to show you the scale of this big map. It's in our hallway so we can see it all the time. When Daddy travels, I show them where he is.
If you don't travel much internationally, use a large map of the US and do the same thing! I'm looking to make another one soon, so I'll try to take photos of the process and post a better tutorial in the future.
This is really amazing! WOW! I love the old world feel of the map you chose, too. Great project!
ReplyDeleteI love your creation. I also love to travel and would love to do something like this to remember all the cities I have visited. I have tons of coins from countries I've been to and love your magnet idea. Great job!
ReplyDeletei love this. we need to travel a bit more first, but definitely see this as a future project. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTHat is so cool! I suppose that a US map would work a bit better for us as we have been a lot of places in our country but not much internationally yet. We do love to travel though and we love maps and geography so this would be a huge hit at our house!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to showcase your memories!
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a good idea, Erin!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful idea. I have seen maps with pins in them before to mark travels but this is so much better. The photos around the border are such a beautiful personal touch and the rhinestones make it seem like each place was a special gem- I love that. Great job, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. I've always wanted to create a map like this for our family's travels. I wouldn't have thought of using the coins for magnets - what a great idea! The rhinestones are a great alternative - especially with little kiddos in the house. Can't wait to see where you travel next.
ReplyDeleteSara @ The Handy Hausfrau
Another brilliant idea and so perfect for those of us who love to travel.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job! Love love how this came out - thanks for sharing over at Pepper Design Blog!
ReplyDeleteLovely blog, hope to see you at My Dream Canvas!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is a great post and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI'm moving houses end of the week and instead of packing I was on pinterest when I saw this. Love it! I def. want to do something like this in our new house.
How do you do the coin-thing so they become magnetic?