I found this footlocker at a thrift store about 10 years ago.I have decided to change it up a bit with some
thrift store maps and some Mod Podge for my Challenge on OMTWI
Here's what I did:
I used Mod Podge to attach some thrift store maps to the footlocker.
Used a craft knife to cut around the hinges and smoothed out any air bubbles or wrinkles. Repeat overlapping maps until the footlocker is completely covered. Then last step apply 2-3 coats of Matte Mod Podge and
DONE in less than an hour!
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43 comments:
I love this project. :) LOVE!
o.o That's awesome. Love it! Great idea :)
That looks great!!!!
love the map chest.. great idea
It was pretty easy to spot which project was yours =) Is that the time out chair in the first picture? The one facing the wall...
That is wonderful! I love the wall too with the propeller! Travel themes are awesome. Thanks for linking up!
Shery
I knew this one was yours! Love it!
I love this project! It is so YoU ... a Friday's Favorite for sure :-)
Very cool! I'm lovin' the maps right now too!
So creative- loving the map look! Shared on FB~ Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)
I absolutely adore this project! I am hosting a Springtime Craft and Project linky party today and I would love it if you would particpate.
There is a giveaway involved. :)
great job, I love this! lately i have been lusting over geographical accents, I also love the map on your wall. :)
I loved loved LOVED your project this past week!
That is so cool!! Thanks Michell for linking up, and listing me in your party linky list. :)It is very much appreciated!! It is a new party, and the more exposure , the better! :)
Cheers!
Jen
www.cariboobutterfly.com
Love the chest. I am bookmarking it!
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Gorgeous. Check out my map settee. It'd look right at home here. http://froufrugal.blogspot.com/2011/03/settee-big-finish.html
Looks so amazing! Love it!
Such a fun idea!
Such a fun project. Love it and love the world on your wall :)
I love maps! Great job... very original use!
I love it. Maps look so nautical. I just did maps in my dining room. I love your trunk!
Love it, Love it! That looks so great! Thanks for linking this one up to Inspiration Friday as well~
Vanessa
Michell--fabulous job! the trunk looks great!
gail
It turned out great! What an great idea...have a great Sunday...Picket
Beautifull!!!!!!
This is so cool! Makes me want to modpodge somethin'!
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I love you. This is the most amazing site ever! I come every day to see what you have in store. Now I got a question for you. I have a wall in my hall that is blank and need something to put there... got any advice or any past examples???
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great idea..i love the look of boxes covered in maps! well done..will have to try this.
cheryl x
I just found your blog and I LOVE LOVE LOVE your decorating! I will definitely be coming back here for some awesome ideas!
Fun! I love maps...what a great idea!
This is soooo cute Michell!! I love it - it looks so great under your big world map!
I shared it on my FB page! :)
awesome job, michell! i love the map! my mom did that to a trunk, but just did the top- i like it all over like that.
You're so creative, Michell! This is beautiful. I love it! I think we have an old foot locker somewhere here. Might need a makeover! ;)
Roeshel
coolest trunk ever! i have a party going on right now, would love if you shared this. http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/04/anything-goes-party-13.html
I love how this room looks all together, the map box looks great in there! So glad to have found your blog through the One Month to Win It contest!
How satisfying is it to finish a project in an hour?! And one that looks so good too! I recently decoupaged the interior of an armoire and it was so much fun. I'll have to remember maps as a papering option in the future--thanks for the inspiration! :)
Erin
(visiting from Primitive and Proper)
Gorgeous! I had to come and see you after that very sweet note you left me and I will be coming away inspired and a follower of yours as well. xo Bev
Gorgeous! I had to come and see you after that very sweet note you left me and I will be coming away inspired and a follower of yours as well. xo Bev
This was featured on this weeks make it for less mondays! You can go head on over and check it out! I have a button you can grab if you want it!
Jaclyn
www.simplycadence.blogspot.com
I love maps! Awesome project!
Kev
What a lovely project.. totally loved this one.. Hoping you'll come visit me at http://coloursdekor.blogspot.com/
I'm lovin' on this trunk redo. Great job Michell.
Wow, I love this room! The wall is fantastic, the locker is fantastic. Awesome!
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