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How to Make a Vintage Map Heart Garland

7th February 2018 by Claire Armstrong 30 Comments

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Upcycled map heart garland

This vintage map heart garland is basically an update of the repurposed map decorations I made for my home over Christmas.

I can’t get enough of decorating my home with vintage maps. I thought it would be fun to make a heart garland out of old maps for Valentine’s day.

Valentine’s day is a special day in our home. Not because we are soppy romantics. I don’t really go in for all the going out for a romantic meal etc. I know I’ve already mentioned it (sorry) with my “Heart String Lights” but it is actually my Birthday then.

So it’s kind of fun to have a few decorations around. This year it’s a milestone birthday! I won’t tell you which one, but you can probably work it out.

Decorate Your Home With A Vintage Map Heart Garland

What you need to make a map heart garland.

Another great reason for making this map heart garland was that it enabled me to play with one of my Christmas presents, an extra-large heart punch. Which I also used to make my fabulous watercolor heart wall decoration.

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What you need to make a Map Heart Garland

  • Vintage road maps – If you don’t have any thrift store and eBay are great places to find them.
  • Extra large heart punch
  • Red twine/string
  • Pritt Glue Stick

How to Make A Heart Garland

1.. The heart punch is what makes this craft so easy. You could, of course, cut out individual hearts by hand but that would take forever and it would be hard to get them all exactly the same.

Punch out lots of heart shapes from your vintage map. You will need six for each map ornament. Then multiply that by how long you want the heart garland to be.

You can make this garland extra special by using maps of places that are special to you.

Punching hearts
Punched heart shapes for garland

2. Next, when you have punched all the hearts you need, fold each one in half. Fold down the centerline to the tip of the map heart.

If the maps are only printed on one side, make sure the print is on the inside of the folded heart shapes.

3. Next, using the glue stick, cover the outside half of one heart and stick it to the outside heart of another. Carry on until all six folded hearts are stacked on top of one another.

Folded and glued map heart shapes.

4. Next, open out the 3d map heart, and cover both end bits in glue. Before gluing the 2 ends together, place the red twine in the middle.

Map heart garland.

5. Carry on sticking all the map hearts to the twine. Making sure they are evenly spaced.

Vintage map heart garland.

It really is that simple! I’ve made two one for the kitchen and another for the mantle in the living room.

I’ve also made map paper Christmas trees as well using a method similar to these map heart garlands. That time though the maps were cut into a Christmas tree shape rather than hearts.

Map heart garland close up
heart garland made from road maps

If maps aren’t your thing then you can use this method to make paper heart garlands out of other kinds of paper. Valentine’s printed craft paper would work or even upcycle old Valentine’s cards to make the garland.

There is a free collection of vintage Happy Valentine’s cards and images to print here.

paper map garland made from hearts

If you love vintage maps as much as I do, you should check out all my other map crafts and DIYs. They include more map themed Valentine crafts such as my beautiful map roses, map treat bags and map ornaments.

Collection of map crafts and DIY's for the home.

How about framing a personalized map heart as Valentine’s gift?

Personalized map gift paper heart in IKEA ribba frame hack.

You might want to check out these pinecone flower heart decorations too.


Filed Under: Crafts, Maps, Valentines Tagged With: garland, heart, heart garland, hearts, map, map decoration, map garland, map hearts, valentine, valentines, valentines day, vintage, vintage map

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Comments

  1. Maria

    15th January 2020 at 11:59 pm

    I love how delicate and pretty the garland. Perfect for anytime

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      16th January 2020 at 4:28 pm

      Thank you so much. Sometimes simple is best.

      Reply
  2. Linda at Mixed Kreations

    15th January 2020 at 1:58 pm

    Cute little map hearts! Love all your map projects!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      16th January 2020 at 4:30 pm

      Thank you, Linda, I do have quite a few of them.

      Reply
  3. Rosie (@greenrosielife)

    1st March 2018 at 6:56 pm

    I love these but my only problem would be cutting up the maps as I love pouring over old maps! #GoingGreen

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      1st March 2018 at 7:27 pm

      I know what you mean about cutting up old maps, but I have so many road maps I knew I wouldn’t miss one.

      Reply
  4. Lynda Hardy

    19th February 2018 at 2:59 pm

    These would be such fun decorations for a going away party! Thanks for sharing with Party in Your PJs!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      19th February 2018 at 3:38 pm

      Thank you, Lynda, that’s a good idea.

      Reply
  5. Julie

    17th February 2018 at 12:50 pm

    Happy Birthday for the other day, hope it was fabulous!
    You must be rubbing of on me. I have a project on the go at the moment with a old road map book I found knocking around!
    This is super de dooper cute, I love your heart punch too – great gift!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      17th February 2018 at 8:06 pm

      Thank you Julie. Look forward to seeing your map project.

      Reply
  6. Colleen @ Life on Kaydeross Creek

    13th February 2018 at 3:12 pm

    Oh my gosh, this is adorable! I love anything made with maps and all of these ideas are awesome!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      13th February 2018 at 5:52 pm

      Thank you so much ?❤️

      Reply
  7. STEPHANIE ABBOTT

    13th February 2018 at 3:01 pm

    Beautiful ,like everything you do!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      13th February 2018 at 3:21 pm

      Thank you, that’s lovely to hear ❤️

      Reply
  8. Louisa

    11th February 2018 at 11:14 pm

    These are fab. The maps stop the hearts becoming too cutsie so you can use them for other occasions than valentines. I hope you have an amazing birthday! #handmademonday

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      12th February 2018 at 7:04 am

      Thank you, Louisa. Yes I think they will be staying up after Valentine’s Day!

      Reply
  9. Cecilia

    11th February 2018 at 8:49 pm

    Wonderful garland, Claire! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm–pinned!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      12th February 2018 at 7:02 am

      Thank you’ Cecilia and thanks for hosting.

      Reply
  10. Michelle Leslie

    10th February 2018 at 8:47 am

    It’s another winner Claire. There’s just something about a map that still appeals to me. I hope they never go out of fashion

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      10th February 2018 at 1:09 pm

      Thank you, Michelle. I know what you mean there is something so appealing about old maps I think they are beautiful.

      Reply
  11. Mary

    8th February 2018 at 3:52 pm

    Claire I love these cute little hearts. Of course I love all of your map projects!!

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      9th February 2018 at 7:06 am

      Thank you so much Mary. There are more map crafts to come.

      Reply
  12. Trish

    7th February 2018 at 7:23 pm

    I love all the cool crafts you make out of maps. You’re my go-to gal for all map stuff for sure.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      7th February 2018 at 8:40 pm

      Thank you, Trish. I have more map crafts planned.

      Reply
  13. Bri Adams

    7th February 2018 at 7:02 pm

    I am a TOTAL sucker for maps and anything vintage so this is fabulous. I DO go all out for holiday decor and I’d love to make a few of these guys to hang around. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • Claire Armstrong

      7th February 2018 at 8:40 pm

      Thank you, Bri. It is fun to change up the decorations for different holidays.

      Reply

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