map wrapped presents. I also use old newspapers to wrap my presents and add a pretty bow. Pretty Christmas Cards (old cards) can be cut into different shapes and made into ornaments or to use for name tags on presents.
For this room, repurposed vintage roll-up maps were used as wallpaper. The desk, found at an office-supply salvage sale, is placed against the wall for reading and writing to take place.
Be still my heart! Love this idea. Maybe use for the south window. Future project, even if just for a paned window to hang on the wall. [Reminds me of a map project I did in my old Philly apartment.
Frame maps in embroidery hoops for interesting vintage cottage style home or office wall decor; Or display places you've lived in, traveled to, where your ancestors came from, whatever you interests.
Because of the variety of lines and colors on maps, even the most random assortment of them looks fantastic. (Martha Stewart Living, August Something to do with all the maps we pick up on our travels.
Freeze Fruit in Ice Cubes----I saw this done at a bridal shower. The host made strawberry lemonade and froze part of the already made lemonade added strawberries and blackberries into ice cubes. YUM and it didn't water down your drink!
