After completing my map projects last week, I found a few more brilliant ways to turn maps from blah to TADA! These ones, I came across on Etsy: via Etsy These are seating cards for wedding receptions. The name of the guest is printed in front of the card and the corresponding table number is at the back. They also double as book markers after the wedding. via Etsy Here are stickers made from maps with calligraphy, too! via Etsy Aren't these attractive? These are map star books. When opened, they look like this: via Etsy TADA! via Etsy And finally, cut-outs from maps {and very precise, I might add} that can be used for scrap booking or card making. I can just see cut-outs of trains, planes and automobiles to illustrate a vacation. See you tomorrow!
It’s officially SUMMER! More beautiful words couldn’t be spoken, I’m fairly certain. With that comes travel! Where are you going this year? To assist you in your travel prep, Victoria came up with this clever foldable map concoction. You know those beautiful art maps you see at stationery stores? They’re so beautiful you want to buy them, […]
I have been very busy the last two weekends making paper art. First, the San Diego Origami Club met and we learned to make this wonderful box structure. Last weekend I participated in two Kumi Korf workshops. The first workshop was a whirlwind of 5 book/box structures. The second was a kinetic book structure that is housed in a lovely box. I am still finishing up the second workshop projects, but it was a wonderful weekend and my head is now swimming with ideas. Below are some pictures of what I made as well as the diagram I created for the origami box structure. I hope you enjoy. -Gina Origami Box Instructions for the folded box Kumi Korf Workshop book Another Kumi Korf workshop structure. The outside of this structure. "Hole in My Heart" structure. I still need to cover the top and bottom sections with decorative paper. Configuration 1 of the above structure. Slots will house small books. Configuration 2 of the above structure. I can't wait to finish. I would like to thank Kumi for sharing her talents, humor and amazing structures with the participants of this San Diego Book Arts workshop.
We at GearJunkie love maps. Unabashedly, our office is filled with them. We got to thinking about how we could put these adventure relics to use...
So the bookmaking group I am on (pretty darn nearly the only thing that ever drives me to log in to Facebook) had a challenge for a Turkish Map Fold book. You may recall I reposted quite an old PD…
Along with the straight up Washi tape peel and stick style notebook covers which need no instruction, I also whipped up this pretty one and thought I'd share the how to with you, I love the look of woven anything and paper? well it just looks so cute using maps. You'll need two pieces of a Map/Atlas etc that have a mix of watery and land mass areas to give a mix of colours. I chose one piece with solely land and the other was mostly water. Mark up strips on the opposite side you want to use to avoid ugly black marks. So that you can read the name places you'll want one map piece to have horizontal strips and one to have vertical strips my strips measure 1/2 inch wide and long enough to wrap around a mini composition book from top to bottom (vertical pieces obv) and front to back (horizontal pieces)leaving an inch around all sides. Next I weighted the bottom of the Vertical pieces down with some cans and started weaving When you've woven enough to cover the book front and back, add some tape to the bottom of the woven pieces leaving enough of the tape to be able to fold over and seal the ends together. Repeat for the top and sides. When you've taped each side and folded the edge of the tape over to the back, you should be left with a piece of woven Atlas 'fabric' you can now use this to cover your Composition book. Layer Double sided tape to completely cover the front and back, making sure the spine has tape adhered to it also. Excuse my Blue thumbs! Then lay the back of the book on the woven Atlas 'fabric' and take the woven piece and wrap it around the book pressing down to make sure it sticks. Trim around the edges. After trimming you will have some loose pieces that stick up, glue them down then put notebook under a pile of books to make sure all the pieces properly stuck to the cover. Trim off the excess and enjoy your recycled Atlas/Map notebook. Can't find vintage Maps but would like one of your own? buy your notebook here via Etsy.
This journal is crafted from repurposed cardboard, recycled paper, and a unique collage made of found paper. The inside paper is blank, 100% recycled, acid free, and FSC certified. The book measures at 4 3/4" x 6" and contains 128 pages. The collage on the cover is crafted from a variety of found papers including brown papering paper and a unique collage. The collage includes a reclaimed map featuring Niagara Falls, New York. Bound using the coptic stitch, this journal offers a beautiful exposed spine and lays flat perfectly when it's open. It is very sturdy and will hold up to years of use. This book is perfect for any artist, writer, scrapbookers, traveler, or any person looking to explore their creativity! **THIS IS ART WITH A MISSION** Every quarter, I donated 5% of sales to organizations working to fight climate change. Visit my bio to learn who I'm donating to this quarter.
Map inspired decorations are so much fun to make. Just for your own pleasure or for a party, there is many different ways to use them.
Pick up a couple extra maps and globes, because these globe projects will leave you stunned. These tutorials and products are a gorgeous way to decorate.
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Preoccupations: Palestinian Landscapes marshals seven artists’ passionate interpretations of Palestine.
Love maps or perhaps traveling? Both? When I saw a few DIY ideas made with maps, I was sold. When I found this list of the 36 best crafts made with maps, I got busy making some of my favorite projects ever. See for yourself how cool these are. 1. Map Shoes somethingmonumental Walk in
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Learn how to make an origami popup book, follow my step by step instructions. This book opens up into 4 sections like a concertina book.
This came up on UKScrappers, and the member looking for it mentioned that “the best” instructions” were linked to a site to download the PDF that no longer existed. I was able to…
I was reviewing my folder of prototypes the other day and came across a structure I created a few months ago and forgot about. I am making s...
Here's ten crafty travel projects -- ideas for making fun and easy travel-related craft projects you can make as gifts or for home decor!
Jeannine Stein shows how to make a mini travel journal in this fun tutorial.
Grab a pile of old maps and get creative, because the possibilities are endless with these 20+ map paper crafts and DIY project ideas.
How to draw simple and advanced maps, including fantasy, treasure, pirate and world maps. Tips for using drawing fundamentals to draw a map, and color it.
Today we have three folds: two are well known as map folds, the third is not but fulfills the same function in that it can be used to add a large page to a small book. From front to back in the pi…
World of old art print by Jorgo Photography. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
FaveCrafts is your home for all things quick and crafty. We add new projects and tips every day, and with 1000s of free craft projects, home decor ideas, knitting and crochet patterns, and more, you can get inspiration for your next DIY project here.
Copyright-free printable vintage maps to download. A cool way to transform mundane furniture and to make decorations and personalized gifts.
I was reviewing my folder of prototypes the other day and came across a structure I created a few months ago and forgot about. I am making s...
‘Map art calls into question the map’s service to the state, the nature of the map’s propositions, and its use of indexing systems to define meaning. Map art doubts the certainties of the map and this creates a space for rethinking the map, for unmaking it; this endows it with the potential to free maps at last from the tyranny of the state.’ Denis Wood, Writer and Map Theorist See below for a PDF of how to create a Turkish map fold
This beautiful hand made World Map Hard Cover Binder, Refillable Large Binder Beautiful world map travel journal or a unique sketchbook for the memories about your travels and adventures. Kraft paper covers with twin loop wire binding. Personalize the front cover with laser engraved wording and a cutout of the world map. We do have listing for countries, continents or states of the US so please check out our shop if that's something you're interested in. It comes with 50 sheets/100 pages. The inner pages are white paper (125 gsm). Size is 7" W x 5" H * Beautiful journal binder gift on All Occasion Father's day, Mother's day, Anniversary, graduation, Weeding Guest Book etc. * Personalisation: Enter your name, initials for engrave on the bag. Max 5-6 letters Example : DAD, MAMA, LOVE, ALINA Contact for any issue before leave review. Thanks for purchase. FINUN-LTHR
Incorporating maps into your designs is a great way to give them that authentically vintage feel. Maps can evoke a sense of wanderlust or harken back to a
Hello everyone, I’m really excited about today’s project. Here is my DIY Travel Journal. Using my favourite Kraft card this is a really strong and tough journal making it perfect to car…
Adventure Compass | Travel Brochure by Berenice Valdes This project is made up of two pieces, an outside folder and an inside booklet. The folder is a free standing, one piece die cut, full color,...
Five of the best paper sculptures Today on the blog is all about paper. To start, here is a round up of five of the best paper art. Some of these are fascinating and very intricate. Some are also tiny - I am so drawn to tiny sculptures and intricate pieces. I think it ties into my love of books such as The Indian in The Cupboard and The Borrowers as a child - these tiny sculptures and intricate works almost promise of another world, a miniature one within our own that we can only understand through glimpses. I think I also like the intensity that paper-only art creates, when you only have one medium to work with there is no covering up with a splash of paint or a daub of glue; a wrong fold in an origami work and the whole piece could fall apart. Dinh Truong Giang Matt Shlian Sculpture Today Fictional Landscapes by Kyle Kirkpatrick All Things Paper Which are you most drawn to? Have you done any work in paper recently? Check out more intricate works and paper art on my Pinterest board here.
I was reviewing my folder of prototypes the other day and came across a structure I created a few months ago and forgot about. I am making s...
Along with the straight up Washi tape peel and stick style notebook covers which need no instruction, I also whipped up this pretty one...
I was reviewing my folder of prototypes the other day and came across a structure I created a few months ago and forgot about. I am making s...
