DIY FRAMED VINTAGE MAPS TUTORIAL

SUPPLIES NEEDED : 

1.  THRIFTED FRAMES : I purchased these for $0.10 each at our local Goodwill.
2.  MOD PODGE : About $6 - $8.  A crafters must.  I'm a fan of the matte finish.
3.  SPRAY PAINT : This is to paint your frames and is optional if you dig the color of your thrifted frames.
4.  PAINT BRUSH : You totally have one somewhere in your house.
5.  VINTAGE MAP : Purchased for $1 at an antique shop.  Look for ones that are torn, they are always cheaper.

PAINT YOUR FRAMES : 

1.  Remove the glass and clean your frames with a damp rag.  You want to make sure the frame is free from dust so the paint adheres well.

2.  Spray-paint both sides of your frame with the color of your choice.

PREP YOUR MAPS AND MOD PODGE :

3.  While your frames are drying you can start cutting out your maps.  Lay your frame-glass on your map and trace around the edges.

4.  Cut out your map pieces and set them aside.

PAINT YOUR MAPS :   

5.  I wanted each of my map cutouts to look a little different, so I mixed in a drop of food coloring with my Mod Podge.

6.  Use your paintbrush and Mod Podge each of your map pieces to each of your glass pieces.  A thin layer will do.  Be sure to clean each of your glass pieces before Mod Podging!

 

FRAME YOUR MAPS : 

7.  Once your maps are dry you can frame and hang!

Happy mapping!