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Summer Wine & Design: Maps!

July 23, 2013 by Cassie 39 Comments

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Happy Tuesday!  It’s finally cooled off a little here…. meaning it’s back in the eighties.  That makes me happy because in the summer I love wearing skirts.  But feeling the sweat drip down my naked thighs under my skirt makes me unhappy.  You all know the feeling–well, maybe not the two male readers out there.  Or maybe you do.  And that’s OK, too.

So a couple weekends ago, Chris took Sawyer to meet my parents at an Orioles game.  While they had fun at Camden Yards, Emmy and I had fun here with some of my local girlfriends.  As you saw yesterday, Emmy worked on her Kiwi Crate crafts.  The rest of us created map projects and we each did something different.

I am no stranger to map projects.  My most pinned project by far is my little map table.
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And of course there is the map wall in the playroom….
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And the giant map in my bedroom….

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What can I say?  This girl likes maps.

Before everyone even arrived, Emmy and I worked on a little engagement gift for my brother in law and his fiancee.  It’s a framed vintage map of an area of Virginia that features Lexington, home of Washington & Lee.  That’s where they met, and where they will be married in a few weeks.  So I think it’s a rather special place to them.  I stamped a little heart around Lexington…..

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Once the ladies arrived, we took care of the important items first: stuffing our faces and drinking wine.  Emmy chowed down on carrots and listened to the girl talk.

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Then we finally got to work.  Wine first helps get the creative juices flowing, and when a mistake is made, you just don’t care.  It’s great.

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I worked on a vintage map of an area of California.  I Mod Podged it to an old door panel I had on hand.  It already had the cool chippy paint.  We honeymooned in San Francisco and talk about going back so that’s the significance.  Plus, our tenth anniversary is coming up!  The map did not quite fit so I added a coordinating plain paper cut to size, and stamped our wedding date and wrote my favorite lyrics from our wedding song on it.

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Deirdre upcycled a clock for her son’s room… Isn’t it cool?

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 Allison created awesome mats for her artwork… And she wanted me to let you know this is NOT her artwork.  It just happened to be in the frame.

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Jenny created a beautiful journal and heart… very sweet!

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Sandie was a newby and we were all so impressed with her frames!  Her family is in Colorado so I gave her a vintage Colorado map to use.  She is going to be using these as gifts with photos of her kids from her recent trip.

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Chris returned home while I was still working on mine, so I just said “Happy early anniversary!  Here, you can have this now.”  Of course, he didn’t even recognize the lyrics.  At least he knew what the date and location meant.  2 out of 3 ain’t bad.

The next day, I hung it on the slim wall in our hallway and it fits perfectly and is a nice reminder.  Here you can see where it is in relation to the kids art wall...

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This post was brought to you courtesy of the Iphone 4, thus the photo quality. ๐Ÿ™‚

Hope you all have a great day!  I am off to the gym and then I have several errands…. gotta get it done!

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  1. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:39 am

    I saw your little map table again last night on Pinterest. It’s such a beauty. I’m about to start a wine and design here with friends. we think it’s such a great idea. we’ll raise a glass to you!
    Fiona x

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  2. A Flair for Vintage Decor says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Love this!! And I am doing a “map” theme for Lillian’s birthday..so our projects are inspiring! Oh, and that engagement present….perfect! Take care, Caroline

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  3. Julia Konya says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:28 am

    I want to hang out one day like that! This looks like way too much fun! Love how Emmy is just hanging out too. The map projects are all awesome.

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  4. Our Pinteresting Family says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:30 am

    I love that everyone made something different. It all turned out great and very unique.

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  5. Storywood Designs says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:37 am

    That looks like a fun night. I love all the projects. And you are right… everything is better with wine!

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  6. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:49 am

    All the projects came out great! I especially love your anniversary gift!!

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  7. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    July 23, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    I love maps too, and that slim shape is perfect for the spot you chose. What a fun night!

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  8. pam {simple details} says

    July 23, 2013 at 12:52 pm

    What a creative group!! Love your sweet thoughtful gift idea! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  9. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    July 23, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    Love that you each did different projects. Just goes to show you that creativity really comes from within. My favourite line: Emmy chowed down on carrots. Love it! Poor girl…just wait until she realizes what she was actually missing.

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  10. The Bold Abode says

    July 23, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    How much fun! I’m so loving maps, too… I haven’t done anything yet with them, and I’m on the lookout!

    We honeymooned in San Fran, too! How funny…

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  11. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    July 23, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    What a fun idea…Wine and Design! The order is perfect!
    The maps look great!

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  12. [email protected] says

    July 23, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    LOVE those map projects!!! How have I missed that map dresser?! Totally LOVE! Thanks for all of the great ideas! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  13. Vintage Prairie Style says

    July 23, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    looks like great fun, i’m a map girl myself. btw – I shared a knowing laugh with with you and your sweaty skirts comment – too funny!
    keya

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  14. [email protected] of a craigslist junkie says

    July 23, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Wine makes everything more fun! Love all of the projects — especially the clock. Very cool idea.

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  15. Miss Charming says

    July 23, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    Love all the fun map projects, Cassie! (Especially your anniversary gift.) It looks as though it was a fun girlfriend get-together!

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  16. Amber Wills says

    July 23, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    Where do you find all these vintage maps? They are incredible! I have found a few in antique stores, but I haven’t done anything with them. I guess I should worry about those before I start getting tips on hoarding more…nah throw your tips my way! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  17. the cape on the corner says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    love all these great ideas! and a 10 year anniversary is reason to celebrate and travel. we just did a trip for our 15, and we’ll always cherish and remember it.

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  18. Twice Nice says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Very Cool idea with both the map projects and the Wine and Design! I especially love how the wine helps make the mistakes less important ;-).

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  19. [email protected] says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Love maps and map walls, and map art. xoxo K

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  20. Spittin-Toad says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    What a great idea…I think my next girls crafting on the patio party will be with maps!!
    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Denise

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  21. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    What a great collection of map projects! And even better to enjoy a night with the girls! … We all love maps here too! Ryan has a huge map of Baltimore in his house and Megan is using a wall map as the jumping off point for her nursery!

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  22. Carmel - Our Fifth House says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    loving all of these map projects – so inspired! you’ve got my wheels turning for sure! and I LOVE LOVE LOVE your map wall every time I see it! So cool!

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  23. Nine Red says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    I love the San Francisco on the door map! That’s great

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  24. 17 Perth says

    July 23, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    Couldn’t agree more about the wine! Lol. And all of the projects turned out amazing. I have a slight addiction to maps too. And lucky for me..so does my husband! lol.

    P.S. The opening lines of this post was probably my favorite….ever. LOL.

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  25. Becca Berger says

    July 23, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    Holy Hannah! I adore your art piece!! I’ve been wondering what I could do with some old doors. Thanks for inspiring me!
    xoxo Becca

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  26. Allison says

    July 23, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    Emmy is so cute hanging out with the big girls. Love your framed maps! I hope you do get out to SF one of these days!

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  27. [email protected] says

    July 23, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Love all your fun map projects! I especially love the map mats.

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  28. iris says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    That map table is awesome, I can see why you’d continue the theme throughout the house ๐Ÿ™‚

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  29. [email protected] says

    July 24, 2013 at 1:32 am

    Love all those map projects! They look so good!

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  30. Good Time Charlie says

    July 24, 2013 at 2:03 am

    What a fun night! Your little Emmy is so lucky, my youngest daughter would be so delighted if she got to hang out and craft with the ladies. I didn’t know you honeymooned in San Francisco, now you definitely have to come back. Visit me and revisit your honeymoon spots. Plus, this time you could have a native playing tour guide!

    Mark and I have a thing for Vintage Maps too and I can never get enough of Map projects.

    Have you done a post on how you organized your Wine and Craft night? I would LOVE to start something like this myself. It would motivate me to craft more often, which is my first love, but I don’t do very often at all anymore.

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  31. [email protected] says

    July 24, 2013 at 2:09 am

    ๐Ÿ™‚ I love maps too, I hung 3 big ones in my son’s bedroom and he seems to like them too ๐Ÿ˜‰ hubby thinks it weird but I really them so it’s OK! your project is pretty and meaningful, at least your husband got 2 out of 3 (the date) & how fun it must hanging out with friend and do these projects ๐Ÿ™‚

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  32. Ali Richardson says

    July 24, 2013 at 5:31 am

    This girl loves some maps too! I love all the projects. Wine & design is so so fun!

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  33. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    July 24, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Love me some map projects!! You girls are one creative bunch!
    xo Heidi

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  34. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    July 24, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    I am a huge fan of maps too and love all these creative uses of them. Your map of CA with your lyrics and wedding date came out great!! Such a sweet reminder!

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  35. Helen says

    July 25, 2013 at 2:13 am

    the projects kept getting better and better. there’s something about maps….i love them!

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  36. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy} says

    July 25, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    I am flying out for the next party! How much fun to DIY with your friends and everyone goes home with laughs and a project completed! I love maps also…they can tell a story and be pretty at the same time!

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  37. Gretchen says

    July 25, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    oh, LOVE your project! Maps are so great. I keep thinking of more places I need them in my house and wondering if I’m going to have too many (esp. if you count globes as maps). But you can never really have too many, right? And wine is amazing…it just makes everything better ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  38. Sabrina says

    July 25, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    Fun Fun FUn! I’m a huge fan of maps and there is something so great about them that they never get old. I love all the projects the ladies made… and now I’m off to do a few of my own!

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  39. Michelle Scheibe says

    July 28, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    I think my favorite thing about craft night is how everyone starts with the same general topic but then puts their own spin on things. I love all of these projects. The wheels are spinning…look out!

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