When I first saw the pin, I loved the idea of remembering important places in your relationship - where you met, where you married and where you honeymooned. When I showed it to Liam, he loved the map part (he loves maps, especially old ones), but he thought that cutting the maps into hearts was just too girly.

I thought that a nice compromise would be putting the maps into a simple triple frame from Homegoods. (Marriage is all about compromise, right?)
The top and the middle maps are actually cut from the same old Maryland map from my glove box. This map was literally falling apart, but I managed to get two good pieces out of it. The top picture is of St. Mary's County, MD where Liam & I met.

The middle picture is of the Frederick, MD area where we got married. Can you spot Linganore Winery? It was perfect that the winery actually made the map.

The bottom map is the very same map that we used on our honeymoon in Vermont. We stayed at Stratton Mountain, where you see the little skier icon. Liam tried his hand at snowboarding, but we found that snowshoeing suited us much better. And if you ever find yourself in Manchester, Vermont, check out The Little Rooster Cafe. It was the best breakfast we EVER had!

This was a quick and easy project at a cost of just $10 for the frame. I love all the memories contained in just three little maps!

Thanks so much to Megan for sharing her Pinterest inspired map project! I could see all sorts of variations on this same idea of using maps to remember important locations in your life. And with Valentine's Day just around the corner, this would make a sweet and sentimental gift idea!
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The bottom map is the very same map that we used on our honeymoon in Vermont. We stayed at Stratton Mountain, where you see the little skier icon. Liam tried his hand at snowboarding, but we found that snowshoeing suited us much better. And if you ever find yourself in Manchester, Vermont, check out The Little Rooster Cafe. It was the best breakfast we EVER had!

This was a quick and easy project at a cost of just $10 for the frame. I love all the memories contained in just three little maps!

Thanks so much to Megan for sharing her Pinterest inspired map project! I could see all sorts of variations on this same idea of using maps to remember important locations in your life. And with Valentine's Day just around the corner, this would make a sweet and sentimental gift idea!
And in case you haven't heard, we kicked off the new year with a brand new link party. You can link up whatever is inspiring you at the moment.
Join us every Tuesday. We want to be inspired by you!
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What a great idea! I already have a picture in my head of what I want to do!
ReplyDeleteLovely execution of a great idea!
ReplyDeletei've seen this idea on pintrest and thought it was very cute! i was considering doing something with all the states my husband and i lived, but i'd need a LOT of frames...10 states!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this idea... I'll be telling my daughter about this for sure!
ReplyDelete~Chris
I love this idea, will definitely have to give it a try! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful idea! I love the hearts, but I guess I have to admit they are "girly".
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely one for my project file.
I love this idea! I live in Greece now, but I grew up just a few minutes from Frederick - such a great town. Great antique shops, too! I love the maps but it wouldn't work for us - we met, married, AND honeymooned in the same place LOL (a tiny Greek island).
ReplyDeletewhat a great compromise! though i am with you and i think the hearts are pretty sweet! you are newlyweds though-t takes years to brainwash the husband into submission. ;)
ReplyDeleteAwesome project! I looooove maps, and I also love a good compromise :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea! And you can tailor it for anyone...so perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely idea and your take of the idea is terrific!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your lovely project at Potpourri Friday!
This is such a neat idea!
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adorable!
ReplyDeleteThose framed maps not only look cool, they really give the viewer something interesting to look at! It's not just art, but it holds a lot of information and history if they're older. And what a great use of frames! Vintage frames would be cool too.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these. I have a thing for maps and especially maps of our area. Thank you SO much for all your inspiring ideas!
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I feel so out of the loop. I didn't even know you were hosting a linky party. :o( I'm so sorry I haven't made it yet but I will get there soon! I love this map project...actually I have not seen it before so it's new to me. Great inspiration...Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteOK I SO want to do this! My hubby will love this idea..i know it!
ReplyDeleteI would love it if you come by and link this up at From Scratch Friday @ Marriage from Scratch!
~Christina
www.marriagefromscratch.blogspot.com
I love Megan's map project! I'm such a sentimental sap! very sweet!
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I love this idea ... so personalized! Thanks for sharing them at my party!
ReplyDeleteI love maps, and this is such a wonderfully sweet idea! I hope you will link up with me here:
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LOVE THIS! I saw it on Pinterest too and am planning on making one for my husband for our anniversary this year.
ReplyDeleteI pinned this map artwork on Pinterest too :-) This compromise version is great - and best of all, it's a handmade piece of artwork that you'll always treasure :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful keepsake!
ReplyDeleteYou made our Top 3 projects in the Map/compass themed contest! Come and check it out at: http://www.firefliesandjellybeans.com/2012/02/mapcompass-theme-project-contest-top-3.html
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