Inspiration - Old Maps

Earlier this week I was walking around my work on break. I must have found 7 or 8 new things I wanted to buy. Everyone must have been restocking, because I walk around every few days not to miss anything. I restrained myself. However, I did come across some really cool maps.



I recalled a photo I saw in a magazine a few months ago where someone had used old maps as decoration on a wall and ceiling applying them with wallpaper paste. Magazine and decorating books are a great source of information. I have a little notebook where I clip photos of elements I like and keep them all together to refer to. However, after my recent foray into wallpaper removal, I wasn't anxious to do that again - so I opted against pasting the maps directly to the walls. I decided not to buy the maps since I didn't have any better ideas.

Later that night I mentioned to Boyfriend that I saw some cool old maps, but didn't know what to use them for. Suddenly while brushing my teeth, I had a fantastic idea for a large scale piece of artwork involving the maps.

The next day I returned to work and picked out several cool maps from around the world. I also went by the craft store to get a large canvas (with a 40% coupon courtesy of my friend, Paige).

Stay tuned to see how it comes out...