DIY Map Crafts and Pinterest Poser Challenge

Some people collect spoons or keychains or coffee mugs. On our road trip last week, Wade collected maps and flyers. He picked up one or two or seven different flyers and maps at every single stop we made.  

And yeah, he isn't wearing any shoes.  I started calling him the Britney Spears of road trips because he loved going barefoot everywhere (and after 1,500 miles on the road, I let him).

After being gone for 10 days and making a gajillion stops, he had quite the collection.  After throwing quite a bit of it in the recycling, I decided to do something crafty with the maps.  So, I headed over to Pinterest for inspiration and found some ideas.  For this week's Pinterest Poser Challenge* I got crafty with maps. 


*In an attempt at not being a Pinterest Poser,** every week-ish I detail a new project/idea/recipe inspired by Pinterest.
**My definition of a Pinterest Poser is someone who is all pins and no substance.

This was fun and simple and free.  And it's meaningful! 

I grabbed the maps.
Cut out some triangles. I tried to get one from each state we visited and cut out close to some of the cities we visited.
I jabbed my scissors into the triangles in two spots, making holes for the ribbon.
I found white ribbon (the kind used to wrap gifts) in my craft cabinet and threaded it through the jagged holes in the triangles.
Then I duct taped it to the siding on my front porch. 

Boosh! DIY Map Bunting!

Some DIY stuff you see on Pinterest totally overcomplicates stuff in my opinion. Sure I didn't cut straight lines and nothing at all is perfect about this bunting, but I love it. It used maps we got on an awesome road trip full of good memories, it only took about 20 minutes to make and it makes us happy. No need for straight lines or perfection here.

We fell in love with Memphis on our road trip. 
And now I love that we have this map bunting reminding us of our trip and our adventure!

I just love these flowers.

Because Wade's collection was so vast, even after the DIY bunting I had plenty of map leftover.  So, I made a sign with a quote from a Mamas and Papas song. Because of course, right?

I actually got the idea from an artist I follow mostly on Instagram.  Her name is Amy Turn Sharp and she is fabulous and interesting (click here to go to her web site).  

For my project, I grabbed a box and cut a square out.  Then I cut the map to fit around it. I ModPodged the map onto the box cut out.  After it dried I wrote the quote with a Sharpie. 

Boosh! Cool little sign-poster-thingy!  

Here's part of the inspiration for the above quote, one of my all time fav songs--


(Click here to watch/listen to the video.)


How is your summer going so far? Have you gone on a road trip? Have you made anything inspired by Pinterest lately? Let me know in the comments or over on my Facebook page.

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Here are some of the Pinterest projects I've done/made/attempted:

Homemade Chalk Paint- click here

A Flower Crown- click here

The Rainbow Challenge- click here

DIY Trundle Bed- Click here

DIY Artemis Costume- click here

Taking Pictures of Your Kids- click here

Gluten Free Pretzels- click here

Cinnamon Sugar Doughballs- click here

Painted Lockers- click here

Melted Beads- DIY Suncatcher- click here

Tissue Paper Pom Pom Garland-- click here

A Delightfully Simple Birthday Party--click here
Make An Awesome Omelet--click here
Outdoor Lights Inspired by the show Parenthood- click here
Herb Garden with Chalkboard Pots- click here
Backyard Graffiti Art with kids- click here

Happiness Notecards- click here

Gluten Free Rainbow Cake- click here

Fruit Roll-Up Fortune Cookies- click here

Make Your Own Magnets- click here

DIY Painted Clay Necklace- click here

Dixie Cup Lights- click here

DIY Ornaments-click here

Gluten Free Clay- click here

Make Your Own Stamps- click here
Birthday Shirt- click here

Gluten Free Pop Tarts- click here
Front Porch Kid Art Display- click here
Door turned into Table- click here

Summer Wish List Chalkboard-click here

Peanut Butter Nutella Cookie Sandwiches-click here

Painted Mason Jar Vases-click here

Cinco de Mayo Paper Flowers- click here

Earth Day Cupcakes- Click here
Nail Art-click here

Homemade Photo Booth Fun- click here

Fake Bangs- click here

DIY Subway Art- click here

Furniture Painting and Bench/Chest Makeover- click here

Thanksgiving-y Project/Gratitude/Holiday Countdown- click here
The Smoothie-click here

The Free Printable Turned Artwork in a Boring Hallway- click here

The chalk board-click here
Seven Layer Dip in Individual Cups (my favorite so far!)-click here
The pumpkin address-click hereThe Kitchen Dancing Sign--click here