Posted on January 15 2013
Have you ever done anything more with a book other than read it? Have you ever torn out pages in succession, putting them in neat piles to be cut into different shapes right before gluing them back together in a precise design of perfect patterns? Chances are you are either nodding excitedly or gasping in horror. If you’re of the choking variety, you must take a look at the creativity and beauty book artists are coming up with these days.
Maps and books have a lot in common; you’ll find them at the same stores, they hold a lot of information on pieces of paper, the oldest ones are the best kind, and there are a thousand ways to make one infinitely different from its predecessor. Another thing they have in common is their nature of reinvention. It’s quite incredible, really, the array of design one can extract from a dusty old map. But behold – the internet has given us, yet again, a plethora of interesting ideas. Now get out your scissors and make something new!
1. Party Favor Map Bottle Tags
2. Hang a Map as Art
Image: Urban Outfitters
3. Print Over an Old Map
4. Map Envelopes
Image: Etsy
5. Map Origami Garland
Image: Etsy
6. Map Bottle Cap Art
Image: Swift Maps
7. Map Pinwheels
Image: Bow Ties & Bliss
8. Vintage Map Ornament
9. Sew Your Trip Onto an Old Maps
Image: Martha Stewart
10. Map Lamp
Image: Not on the High Street
11. Map Themed Bowl
Image: Weckner Design
12. Map Bracelets
Image: Love + Cupcakes
13. Use Maps to Wrap Gifts
Image: Eco Artwork Notes
14. Cover a Cardboard Animal
Inspired by this image, which is under copyright protection 
Image: Cardboard Safari
15. Customize Your Candles
Image: The Knot
16. Globe Snowmen
Image: Simplified Bee
17. Decoupage Maps to Furniture
Image: Roddy & Ginger
18. Layer Old Maps
Image: Kidspace Stuff
19. Make a Gift Box
Image: Dishfunctional Designs
20. Map Cufflinks
21. Fix Up an Old Watch
Image: AliExpress
22. Age Your Map
Image: Stone Gable
23. Map Nail Art
24. Map Confetti
Image: Not on the high Street
25. Map iPhone Case
