If you’ve been around here for long you may have gathered that we have a thing for maps…and from what I can see they are popping up all over the home decor universe so I’m embracing it! I was cleaning out a drawer not too long ago and found some old maps from when my husband and I lived in Italy and thought they’d make perfect little coasters so I DIY’ed a few up. Super fast, super easy, and best of all-FREE since I had everything on hand!
Maps, chipboard coasters, Mod Podge…check!
I traced the coasters (which I bought literally 3 years ago for a craft project) onto the maps trying to line them up to get the “cool” spots. You can guess what comes next in this crazy complicated tutorial, yes, I cut them out. Fancy.
I brushed on one coat of Mod Podge directly to the coaster then smoothed on the map cutout. I then brushed another coat of Mod Podge on top. I waited fifteen minutes and did a second coat. I am a Mod Podge newbie (don’t forget about my Photo Canvas Fail) so I think this is how I was supposed to do this. Nevertheless-it worked which is always a good thing! They seem functional so far as well…I tried them out and didn’t have a problem with them getting wet. I debated sealing them but I’m going to see how they hold up first.
Are you hopping on the map trend? If you are check out my Vintage Map Desk and Wooden Wall Map! Or if you’re in the mood for coaster but maps aren’t your style you can always DIY your own Ceramic tile coasters!
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This truncating thing just stinks! I hate when a few people ruin something for others! It is so much easier to read a post in my reader instead of on a web page. However you SHOULD protect yourself and your ideas! I just wish there was another solution. Stupid “scrapers!”
You should seal it. Someone will leave a glass there overnight and it will stick in a truly ugly way. Don’t ask me how I know.
Nothing is better than a free project! I love the white “ROMA” coaster
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Love them! Great idea! I’d love for you to share this at my linky party, Twirl & Take a Bow at http://www.houseontheway.com. Hope you can stop by!
Thanks,
Leslie
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Hi Melissa,
Stumbled upon this today… two thumbs up! I really like the looks of this project; there’s just something about maps… they tell a story without words.
Also, I really like your site. I’ll have to turn my wife onto it as well.
Cheers
Love LOVE this!!
I LOVE this idea! So smart! Must try with all those maps I pick up from places I visit.
These look excellent. I’ve got family spread across the globe, so I think they might all be getting a set for their closest city. Thanks!