Comments on: Decorating with Maps http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/ Real Home, Real Family, Real Life Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:03:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Struggler http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-28183 Struggler Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:41:32 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-28183 Thank you - great idea to use those corner pieces to save mitering. I really think I might be able to tackle something like this! Thank you – great idea to use those corner pieces to save mitering. I really think I might be able to tackle something like this!

]]> By: Erin http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-25732 Erin Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:03:57 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-25732 Thanks! I have a map that needs framed, I would have never thought to do it this way! ... off to get my supplies!! Thanks! I have a map that needs framed, I would have never thought to do it this way! … off to get my supplies!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-23666 Anonymous Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:45:25 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-23666 I actually did something really similar with a National Geographic World Map. The map itself was about $19.99 and then I had it matted and framed at Michael's Craft Store (during one of their 60% off framing sales). I used pushpins to mark all the places I have lived or visited, and I keep adding to it as I travel. The frame was somewhat expensive, but I have it in my office at work, and people love it. It's definitely a conversation piece and quite of few coworkers have copied the idea. I actually did something really similar with a National Geographic World Map. The map itself was about $19.99 and then I had it matted and framed at Michael's Craft Store (during one of their 60% off framing sales). I used pushpins to mark all the places I have lived or visited, and I keep adding to it as I travel. The frame was somewhat expensive, but I have it in my office at work, and people love it. It's definitely a conversation piece and quite of few coworkers have copied the idea.

]]> By: Michelle, Queen of Everything http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-21195 Michelle, Queen of Everything Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:04:30 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-21195 I love this idea! Especially since large prints are usually inexpensive and it's the framing costs that end up busting my budget.<br /><br />I would have never thought to frame something to the wall.<br /><br />It looks great! I love this idea! Especially since large prints are usually inexpensive and it's the framing costs that end up busting my budget.

I would have never thought to frame something to the wall.

It looks great!

]]> By: virginia bed and breakfast http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-21176 virginia bed and breakfast Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:08:39 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-21176 It looks much informative and stylish as well.I will frame it in my kids room.They will get to know about the us map and locations.Nice <br />map!! It looks much informative and stylish as well.I will frame it in my kids room.They will get to know about the us map and locations.Nice
map!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-21162 Anonymous Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:52:39 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-21162 Thanks for the great idea. It came at the perfect time as I'm looking to frame two large amusement park maps to put in my basement. This is the perfect solution. Thanks for the great idea. It came at the perfect time as I'm looking to frame two large amusement park maps to put in my basement. This is the perfect solution.

]]> By: Saucy http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20961 Saucy Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:17:42 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20961 I've always loved the look and feel of framed maps and documents. They are masculine and add such great character! I've always loved the look and feel of framed maps and documents. They are masculine and add such great character!

]]> By: Beth- the mama bee http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20959 Beth- the mama bee Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:28:20 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20959 that's great. I love it. I have dinosaur posters in my sons room, but they need a little sprucing up! This is perfect! that's great. I love it. I have dinosaur posters in my sons room, but they need a little sprucing up! This is perfect!

]]> By: Rachel@oneprettything.com http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20952 Rachel@oneprettything.com Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:02:21 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20952 WOW! That turned out gorgeous! Thanks so much for the how-to. I'll be linking. WOW! That turned out gorgeous! Thanks so much for the how-to. I'll be linking.

]]> By: Gretchen http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20926 Gretchen Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:53:54 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20926 What a perfect addition to a young boys room! I think maps are so much fun to have. I wish I had one in my kitchen or den to teach my grandchildren about places to go. <br /><br />Gretchen What a perfect addition to a young boys room! I think maps are so much fun to have. I wish I had one in my kitchen or den to teach my grandchildren about places to go.

Gretchen

]]> By: Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20923 Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:34:57 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20923 Love it and love that you used the miter saw!! Aww yeah. That map is beautiful! Love it and love that you used the miter saw!! Aww yeah. That map is beautiful!

]]> By: jodi @ Pleasant Home http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20916 jodi @ Pleasant Home Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:00:16 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20916 Awesome project! LOVE maps. Awesome project! LOVE maps.

]]> By: Jane (Frugal Fine Living) http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20891 Jane (Frugal Fine Living) Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:38:51 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20891 That map looks fantastic with the moulding frame! I bet your son was happy when he saw it.<br /><br />Jane That map looks fantastic with the moulding frame! I bet your son was happy when he saw it.

Jane

]]> By: The Whispering Creek House http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20889 The Whispering Creek House Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:08:19 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20889 I went to a garage sale this summer and got the most amazing deal! An old book of full maps from national geographic for only a dollar! i felt like i was stealing! This project would be great for my boys room too! thanhks for sharing! love your blog! I went to a garage sale this summer and got the most amazing deal! An old book of full maps from national geographic for only a dollar! i felt like i was stealing! This project would be great for my boys room too! thanhks for sharing! love your blog!

]]> By: Melanie http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20888 Melanie Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:24:39 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20888 Love the map! Great for a guys room. Super pics and directions on your project! Love the map! Great for a guys room. Super pics and directions on your project!

]]> By: Kelly @ Wisdom Begun http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20887 Kelly @ Wisdom Begun Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:13:33 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20887 I absolutely love this! This would make a great birthday or Christmas gift for my hubby. Thanks for the inspiration. I absolutely love this! This would make a great birthday or Christmas gift for my hubby. Thanks for the inspiration.

]]> By: Kristen http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20886 Kristen Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:44:57 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20886 Kimba - you have saved me hours of on-line blog hunting! I have a space similar to that playroom and I'm starting to get ready to do something with it. But of course, couldn't remember where I saw it! Thanks so much for linking C Girl for me! :)<br /><br />Great job on the map BTW - I'm resisting the requests for NASCAR (??) Star Wars and Transformer rooms around here on a daily basis! Kimba – you have saved me hours of on-line blog hunting! I have a space similar to that playroom and I'm starting to get ready to do something with it. But of course, couldn't remember where I saw it! Thanks so much for linking C Girl for me! :)

Great job on the map BTW – I'm resisting the requests for NASCAR (??) Star Wars and Transformer rooms around here on a daily basis!

]]> By: Sarah Mae http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20885 Sarah Mae Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:12:18 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20885 Kimba, I love this idea, especially for my homeschool room! <br /><br />Thank you, for once again making me feel like I *can* be creative! :) Kimba, I love this idea, especially for my homeschool room!

Thank you, for once again making me feel like I *can* be creative! :)

]]> By: VICKI IN AZ http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20884 VICKI IN AZ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:17:53 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20884 This is amazing, I love maps. I have always wanted to do something like this, now I feel like I might be able to, Thank You!<br /><br />I linked to your blog over at http://vjjinaz2.blogspot.com because I wanted to share a Kreativ Blogger award with you. This is most sweetly a Soft Place to Land here.<br />;) This is amazing, I love maps. I have always wanted to do something like this, now I feel like I might be able to, Thank You!

I linked to your blog over at http://vjjinaz2.blogspot.com because I wanted to share a Kreativ Blogger award with you. This is most sweetly a Soft Place to Land here.
;)

]]> By: Jennifer Juniper http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20882 Jennifer Juniper Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:23:03 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20882 Oh, and maybe tacks would work since the edges are under the frame you made. Maybe a pin hole will be preferable to a booger chunk. Oh, and maybe tacks would work since the edges are under the frame you made. Maybe a pin hole will be preferable to a booger chunk.

]]> By: Jennifer Juniper http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20881 Jennifer Juniper Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:20:31 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20881 Smart girl - I asked and now am stuck with giant Fatheads of Heinz Ward and Big Ben on my boy's walls! Your rooms look so nice compared to our sporty mish mash. Smart girl – I asked and now am stuck with giant Fatheads of Heinz Ward and Big Ben on my boy's walls! Your rooms look so nice compared to our sporty mish mash.

]]> By: christy http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20880 christy Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:15:30 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20880 This is an aweomse & timely post! I was just looking on ebay today for a large map for a wall in my house. Love this & thanks for all the links! Can't wait to try it. This is an aweomse & timely post! I was just looking on ebay today for a large map for a wall in my house. Love this & thanks for all the links! Can't wait to try it.

]]> By: SoCal Helene http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20879 SoCal Helene Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:03:03 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20879 It looks awesome! What a great statement in any room! <br /><br />;0) Helene<br />SistersGiftCompany.com It looks awesome! What a great statement in any room!

;0) Helene
SistersGiftCompany.com

]]> By: Lissa http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20878 Lissa Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:46:29 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20878 I love the map!! It looks awesome, Kimba!<br /><br />I hate to be a downer, but I wanted to let you know that adhesive dots do indeed ruin your drywall. I found this out tonight. I was trying to decide where to position something on my wall and it was cardboard, heavier than paper, so I thought, "Aha! I'll use Kimba's idea and use Zots!" Well, it was only hanging there for maybe ten minutes, and when I pulled it down, every dot took down drywall with it. My husband just gave me a sour face and said, "All adhesives and double-sided tape will do that to drywall." Oops. <br /><br />I'm not sure what a better alternative is, and maybe if the map is going to be there for years, you don't care! It didn't take out chunks, just the surface.<br /><br />Thanks again for a well-written post. You explained it perfectly, and I will definitely look for awesome stuff to frame out in the future! I love the map!! It looks awesome, Kimba!

I hate to be a downer, but I wanted to let you know that adhesive dots do indeed ruin your drywall. I found this out tonight. I was trying to decide where to position something on my wall and it was cardboard, heavier than paper, so I thought, "Aha! I'll use Kimba's idea and use Zots!" Well, it was only hanging there for maybe ten minutes, and when I pulled it down, every dot took down drywall with it. My husband just gave me a sour face and said, "All adhesives and double-sided tape will do that to drywall." Oops.

I'm not sure what a better alternative is, and maybe if the map is going to be there for years, you don't care! It didn't take out chunks, just the surface.

Thanks again for a well-written post. You explained it perfectly, and I will definitely look for awesome stuff to frame out in the future!

]]> By: Kate Coveny Hood http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/comment-page-1/#comment-20877 Kate Coveny Hood Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:55:43 +0000 http://asoftplace.net/2009/09/frame-a-map-for-your-wall/#comment-20877 what a great "how to"! I'm bookmarking this - it's time to start thinking about doing something with my kids' bedroom walls... what a great "how to"! I'm bookmarking this – it's time to start thinking about doing something with my kids' bedroom walls…

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