Magnetic Map Window {memo board}

Courtney Carmean — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 12:00:21 +0000

I can not tell you how many windows I have amassed. Let’s just say….a lot! I have ones with glass, ones without. I have ones that are chippy, ones that aren’t. I have single pane, two pane, four pane, 6 pane, you get the point! I love to do all sorts of fun window projects with them, you can see the proof HERE. Coming up with new ideas for my window addiction is not always the easiest but I sure do love when I can.

This blue, white, and chippy window was missing it’s glass and was kinda sad. However the blue chippy paint was speaking to me and I decided to turn it into a Magnetic Map Window {memo board}. I just knew I had to find a map with that blue in it and would all come together.

So I started out with some sheet metal, cut to fit inside the two openings of the window. Then I used some Mod Podge to attach an old map to the sheet metal. If you are wanting to attempt this project and need some Mod Podging tips check mine out HERE. After I attached the map I did a couple coats of mod podge on top of the map once it was dry. Then I took the metal pieces outside and sprayed a few coats of Mod Podge spray sealer.

I attached the map covered metal pieces to the window with some good ole E6000 glue. This stuff is awesome.

I feel like the map and all it’s colors somehow bring all the craziness of the window together. I also am amazed I was able to get the map lined up so well on those two pieces of metal!

Now this shabby window is a super useful magnetic memo board. I think it would make the perfect home for travel photos, postcards, and travel wish lists.

So now a little trivia….can you tell me what location is show on this map???

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Catch up on what else I’ve been up to, starting with this awesome DIY Aqua Storage Cabinet…..

Decoupaged Ball Ornament {Tutorial}

Courtney Carmean — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Last year I posted a day full of DIY ornaments. Some of the most popular ornaments were my Sheet Music Ornaments, German Book Ball Ornaments, and my Map Ball Ornaments. At the time I hadn’t posted a tutorial and since then I have had tons of emails, comments, and messages asking for one. So it is FINALLY a time to post my Decoupaged Ball Ornament TUTORIAL!!!!!

Here are the supplies that I started with:

Clear glass ball ornaments

Old maps, sheet music, and book pages

Circle punch

Mod Podge

Glitter

The first step and maybe the secret to my decoupaged ornament success: circle punch. I use a 2in circle punch to cut circles out of whatever paper I’m using. Punch out a stack of circles to cover an entire ornament, the amount you will need depends on how much you overlap the circles and how large your ornaments are.

Now that you have your circles punched out, it’s time to decoupage!!! I cover the back of the paper circle with Mod Podge and stick it on the ball ornament. You will have to work with it a bit to get the entire circle to stick down. There will be little parts where the circle kind of folds in on it’s self, this is totally okay, just make sure that you press it all down as much as you can.

I start at the opening of the ornament and work my way around the top. Then I work down the ornament until I get to the bottom. I overlapped each circle enough so that there weren’t any gaps or ornament showing through.

Keep decoupaging until the entire ornament is covered. Let everything dry for a bit and then cover the entire ornament with a good coating of Mod Podge to seal and protect.

If you want to add a little sparkle like I do, you can decoupage some glitter onto the metal ornament cap. To do this, add some Mod Podge to the metal top then sprinkle some fine glitter onto it. Shake off the excess glitter and let it dry. Once it’s all dry add a coat of Mod Podge over the glitter to seal the sparkle in. When everything is dry, put the metal top back onto the ornament and it’s all ready to hang.

If you are doing the map ornament and you want a certain area to be visible, I would suggest covering the ornament with pieces of map from the surrounding areas and then go back and add the pieces that you want visible on the top layer.

I loved the writing in an old German book that I found, it just screamed Christmas to me. I used these book pages to create my German Ball Ornament. You can use any old book that you desire; dictionaries, children’s Christmas books, or any old book you can find at the thrift store.

I absolutely love the Sheet Music Ornaments. I am on the search for some old Christmas sheet music to make more of these beauties!!!

I hope that this tutorial has helped some of you out. Of course if you have any more questions please let me know and I’ll try to help you out! If you are loving these ornaments but don’t want to make them, please visit my Etsy shop to buy some of mine.

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decoupaged map – A Diamond in the Stuff

Magnetic Map Window {memo board}

Decoupaged Ball Ornament {Tutorial}