Are you tired of my maps yet? I hope not!
My oldest son’s birthday is today-he’s six and I can hardly believe it. He was my inspiration for creating my first stained world map months ago and recently he’s been asking me for a new map for his room. Last week I made this rustic stained United States map just for him and he’s pretty excited about it (my little geography nut!)
I made it using the same process as the first map so I won’t rehash the entire tutorial here. I also plan on offering these up in my Etsy shop as well.
I’ve been trying to add more items to my shop too. I’ve been thinking about offering custom designs like my son’s Pirate Sign with boat cleat hanger or custom Pirate Sail headboard hangings. Is there anything you’d like to see over there-let me know in the comments!
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this is gorgeous! I want one. It would look great in my husband’s office!
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Melissa, isn’t it great that your son is your biggest fan? I think you will have a hit on your hands if you offer these maps in your Etsy shop! Hope you enjoy the birthday today!
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Thanks Jane! We had a great day together-he’s very excited for his big Lego party this weekend!
Woah, that map wall art is gorgeous – you’ve done a lovely job Melissa!
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I will never tire of your maps! Never!
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Aw, thanks Courtenay! You’re so good for my self-esteem!
I so need to do this! Every time you post one I am drooling!
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Do it Jessica! This one is even easier than the world one since there is less detail (still takes some patience though!)
I love that you have a geography nut who appreciates gorgeous custom art from his momma
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Oh man Keri-he is the epitome of geography nut! We started when he was one or two showing him maps of where my husband would be with the Army and by two he could name all fifty states! He loves everything maps!
Im a huge fan of stained art! This would look great in my husband’s office!
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Thanks so much Jacque! My son watches me make these a lot for my Etsy shop so he was happy to keep this one for himself!
I LOVE this, and agree it would look super cool in my son’s room, or the play room, or an office! Great job!
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I am in love with your first map and I love this one just as much! Beautiful job, I can’t get enough so keep them coming
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Hurry up and put those on etsy, I WANT!
Great job, as always! I love both of them.
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Thanks Kristine! They are in the shop now!
Wow, I’m so loving this! Your son is one lucky boy.
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Thanks Amanda! He may be a little spoiled too I think!
What an awesome project and idea, it looks fantastic!!!!
Thanks so much Maria!
This is beatiful, I love maps. Visit me at memoriesbythemile.com and see why.
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
I just hopped over to your blog-such a cool story/perspective you have Wanda Ann!!
LOVE IT!
Thanks Stefani!!
gorgeous!! great work and thanks for sharing it
Thanks so much Jamie!
This is awesome!! I love finding new wood projects!
Thanks Amy-this is a pretty easy one too!
This is so great! Awesome job! Pinning this one! Great for kids and as decor!
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Love it!!!! It looks hard to make but, what a great end-result.
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Thanks Angela! It’s not hard, just takes some patience!
Who could get tired of maps. This is incredible. I just love it! I may have to get around to some more map projects this hear. There are so many ways to go with them. The idea of staining it is great. Nice work.
Liz
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Thanks so much Liz!!
Love it!! I love the two-toned wood look!
Thanks Katie! Love your blog name too-too funny! Off to check it out!
Totally gorgeous. I have no idea why I’m so drawn to stained maps of the US, but I am! Really beautiful.
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Thanks Becky, I’m drawn to maps too! Maybe I miss traveling from before I had all these little guys!
Your map caught my eye from BNOTP! We have moved a lot and I love anything related to states, maps, etc! Love the rustic feel!
Thanks so much Andrea! We’re military and have moved a ton too-probably like maps for the same reason! It’s always fun to see where you’ve been!
Love this map! I would love to have you come link up to my Get Social Sunday party and follow along. Such a great idea for other bloggers to see!
http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2013/01/get-social-sunday.html
Very cool project! It’s just gorgeous.
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What an incredible piece!! Beautiful! I’m so happy you linked up to Mop It Up Monday. You’re being featured today! This was awesome! http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2013/01/the-tuesday-ten_8.html
{HUGS},
kristi
This is so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
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Beautiful piece Melissa – your son will love this! Thanks for sharing this at “It’s Party Time’! :d
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I love this project! I featured it on my blog today: http://digitalcakecrafting.blogspot.com/2013/01/shout-out-sunday-2.html
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Thank you so much Kristi!
Love this! Totally amazing
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