I made this easy project for my sister for her birthday. Even though she lives in Chicago, she is definitely a Michigan girl at heart!
First, I used Google to search for a Michigan image. I searched for "Michigan map outline" and then clicked on 'images" and had lots of options to choose from. After I found an image I liked, I printed out a few different sizes until I found one that worked. Once I had the right size, I printed out the image on card stock.
Then, I cut out the image, careful to cut out all of the black lines..
I used tape adhesive to attach my image to a piece of card stock.
Then I cut out a heart and attached.
I made this little banner on my computer:
I attached the banner to the mat and framed it up. Pretty easy project, right?
My sister loved it. In fact, it may have even brought a tear to her eye.
In completely unrelated news, I have one week at my new job under my belt! So far, it's really been great. Here is a portion of our interiors library:
I hope you are having a great week!
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really cute !!
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I love this.
ReplyDeleteI need to get crafty this year.
Congrats on the new job too. Very cool.
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I love this idea! I may need to steal it ;)
ReplyDeleteSO sweet! I wish there was a link to Pinterest for it!
ReplyDeleteClever idea!
ReplyDeleteReally cute Alissa! I'm going to "pin" it!
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I love your sister's gift! Very cute idea! I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying your new job. It's always scary to start a new one.
ReplyDeleteSo so cute!! I should make this for my grandma!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute project! Glad your new job is going well :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great gift. Homemade gifts have extra special meaning.
ReplyDeleteLove this idea, Alissa! :)
ReplyDeleteI have an obsession with maps and map decor... this is adorable.
I didn't know you had left "where you were" ~ Shoot me an email and let me know where you're at now! BEST OF LUCK!! Always enjoyed working with you. :)
Congrats again on the new job! What a super organized materials library. I do miss the days of working in an Architecture firm...I can't wait to hear about the cool projects you will be working on! Also love the paper craft idea, very sweet.
ReplyDeletewhat a great quick project!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Alissa! As for your new job, glad to hear it is going well. And OMG! the library! I would die....
ReplyDeleteEh, I thought this was a so-so gift, didn't really care for it much... JK! I LOVED this Beege, thanks for making it for me!! Always gotta have a little piece of Michigan in Chi town. Can't wait to rearrange my shelves and find the perfect spot for this in the living room!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are liking your new job so far, Alissa!
ReplyDeleteAnd very cute idea for a gift - you are so creative!
Nice DIY.
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That is an adorable present! No wonder your sister loved it!
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oh my gosh, this is so cute. i might have to make a similiar (ny version) for my friend moving away next week {tear}. thanks for this!
ReplyDeletewhat a great sister you are for making that great gift! i love your design for the project. have a wonderful weekend alissa!
ReplyDeleteOh, I want to work there!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving your Map project. Very sweet idea. Have a great weekend!
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Sherry
What a lovely gift! And simple to do!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to stop by and let you know that I featured this on my "What I Bookmarked This Week" post -stop by and see! Grab a button too if you want.
ReplyDeleteBeing a Michigan girl at heart, I am totally in love with this! So fun, I'm definitely going to save this and HOPE that I actually make it ;)
ReplyDeleteJust pinned this Alissa. I love it. What a great gift for Valentine's Day too.
ReplyDeleteDana
This is so cute. Especially for someone who is far from home. Please, if you get around to it, come and link this to my Pinterest Favorites party tomorrow. This is awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove the state cut out! and OK, woah. where do you work? that looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love this tutorial! It's such a cute easy gift idea for someone!! :)
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I LOVE this!!! I am a Michigan girl myself so I am def going to have to steal this idea. I would move my heart down just a wee bit lower though (St. Joe). Where are you guys from (you have probably stated this several times, but I have never caught it).
ReplyDeleteCute thing to do! :) / friendsinfinland.blogspot.com
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