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Maps are a great way to give character and to personalize your home decor. I use maps to decoupage furniture, hang on the wall and to make lamps and lights with. I have even printed my own map pillows. Old road maps are great to
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The Upcycled Lighting Ideas
1. IKEA Map Lamp Hack – Pillarboxblue
This is one of my most popular posts and has been featured on many sites and magazines worldwide. Probably because it is such an easy upcycled lighting idea. The two map lamps still hang on my ceilings.
2. Vintage Map Lampshade – Pretty Handy Girl
If you prefer your maps on the outside of your lampshades than the inside. Then this is the tutorial for you!
3. Scalloped Vintage Map Lampshade – Pillarboxblue
Another upcycled vintage map lampshade but this time a custom made one for a scallop shaped shade. Old road maps where used for this shade. You could make this lamp even more special by using a road map of your favourite place. Even the stand has been upcycled with denim.
4. Half Globe Light – DIY Show Off
Create fabulous travel themed upcycle lighting for your home by using an old globe. Half a world globe makes a fabulous ceiling light shade.
5. Whole Globe Pendant Light – A Red Ember
Why not use the whole globe to make a really interesting upcycled lamp for your home.
6. Map Mason Jar Lanterns – DIY Candy
I love a good Mason jar craft. I’ve even made some fabulous Map Mason Jar Banks before. But I never thought of turning them into lanterns until I saw this tutorial.
7. Pretty Map Luminary Bags – Pillarboxblue
This upcycled lighting idea is another one of mine. I just can’t get enough of crafting with maps! These luminary bags are made with old road maps. The best bit about this craft though
8. Upcycled Lighting DIY Map Pendant Lamp – Paisley Sprout
This is another simple but effective idea. Cut out circles from old maps and glue them to a paper lampshade to create a lovely map pendant lamp.
9. DIY Vintage Map Votive Candles – The Knot
These vintage maps votives were originally designed for a travel themed wedding. However, they would look fabulous in any home especially if you use maps of your favourite places.
Which map upcycled lighting idea is your favourite?
Don’t forget to check out some of my other upcycled map ideas for the home.
Our Hopeful Home
I’ve been obsessed with maps and map crafts for a long time. Yours are absolutely some of the best I’ve ever seen! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. Pinned! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
Claire Armstrong
Thank you and thanks for the share.
Benita
These are all pretty amazing! I love them and so creative! Thank you so much for linking up at Celebrate Your Story! Hugs!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you 😊
Tricia
I’ve always been a sucker for a creative way to use maps. I love the ideas you’ve collected!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, I have a big pile of maps waiting to be crafted with.
Emily
I love old maps! We have a huge one circa 1935 hanging in our living room (hubby’s grandmother’s!), and a globe light (also from grandma). These are great projects. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Claire Armstrong
I bet your map looks lovely on the wall, a real focal point too!
Michelle Leslie
There’s just no ways I’d be able to pick a favourite amongst all of these. Such brilliant ideas. Using maps is such a novel way to decorate especially when it shows somewhere special that brings back great memories
Claire Armstrong
I agree they are all lovely. I love using maps to decorate for that purpose, the meaning they add.
Amy
These are all fabulous! I love the idea of repurposing maps for lighting. I particularly love the first one and the luminaries. Thanks so much for sharing at Sweet Inspiration!
Claire Armstrong
Aww, thank you so much Amy. They are both mine so my favourites too!
Thelma Day
I like your map crafts. Very creative. I will follow your blog.
Claire Armstrong
Thank you for visiting and thanks for the follow.
Kippi
Groovy round up of map up-cycles. I guess a map is a thing of the past. I never use one anymore. Happy Crafting, Kippi #kippiathome
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, Kippi. I think that’s their appeal nostalgia.
Linda at Mixed Kreations
I love repurposed map projects and these are all wonderful ideas! Would love to make the globe pendant light, sooo cool!
Claire Armstrong
Thank you, Linda. I’d love a globe light too, it’s on my list of things to look for.