My dad and step mom live in the suburbs of Seattle. It's a beautiful place!! My husband and I love visiting there. The aquatic life and cool temps make it a great area.
Hubby on the water:
They love living there, so I made a little something that was near and dear to my dad's heart.
A picture frame of the map of the area.
This can be done with any map of your favorite places.
Frame:
I didn't take any pics of the process but it's super easy to do.
Supplies:
Wooden frame from walmart (in the craft section)
Black acrylic paint
Road map of your favorite place
Modge Podge
I purchased the map from my local Borders that was going out of business so the map cost me $3. Score!!
Step 1-Paint the back and sides of the frame. I chose black because it's masculine and it's a simple color. Let it dry completely.
Step 2- Lay out your map and cut (or tear) strips that you want to use. I cut mine because I wanted specific sections of the map for the frame.
Step 3-Brush on Modge Podge on one section at a time. It dries pretty quickly so don't cover it all at once. I finished the right and left sides first and then applied the top and bottom so I could get the lines straight. I slit the corners and folded them over to give it a clean edge, too.
If you use the tearing method, you can apply all willy-nilly to your hearts content!!
Step 4-Apply another coat of Modge Podge over your pieces to seal it. This prevents any pieces from coming back up and gives it a nice polished look.
Step 5-Let it dry completely. I gave mine a full day but that's only because it is so stinking humid here right now!!!
Step 6- Wrap and give it to your dad! (or whomever)
This would make a great activity for the younger crowd. And it doesn't have to be a map, it could be tissue paper or scraps. Fabric might even look cool.
My husband thinks I should embellish it with a "You Are Here" sticker and put it on their city. I'm thinking of adding one!!
I'll be linking to these parties:
