Map art projects

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.

Yesterday I went to the Bellevue Art Museum to see the exhibition A World of Paper, A world of Fashion, Isabelle de Borchgrave Meets Mariano Fortuny. I was enthralled. The patterns on the paper fabrics and backgrounds for the paper dresses was absolutely unbelievably beautiful. If I could have taken photos I would have. Instead I am going to return to the museum with my sketchbook and colored pencils to catch the color choices for the "fabrics". If you do not know Isabelle de Borchgrave, do…

These easy doodle art ideas for kids are a fun activity. You can give these mindful and relaxing ideas a go in the classroom or at home.

I've always had a slight obsession with maps without really realizing it. Recently it was pointed out that I have a tendency to craft with maps. I think this is because growing up my Dad was a long haul truck driver so we always had an atlas around or went on trips with him where he would show me the plotted out roots on the map so I could learn to follow along, these were the days before GPS. Now when the mapbooks were well used or a new one was purchased I always took the old one. It was…

Figurative male image, created entirely from old maps, atlases and other cartographic sources.

Make a personalized DIY Map Art project like this one with a map, a quote, and a few supplies with my easy to follow tutorial. This map is special since it maps out one of the journeys in our married life….www.smallhomesoul.com

I have always loved looking at map crafts! I love the colors and lines of maps. They seem to illustrate some cool adventure out there! I used to love looking at the maps that came with the National Geographic in the doctors office when I was a kid. So even though it has been a...Read More »

Things you can make with old maps. DIY ideas for old maps. Creative ways to use old maps in crafts and art.

Are you doing a map unit study with kids this year? Make your own map with different types of landscapes, using a simple watercolour technique!

bic biro drawing on a antique map