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I was supposed to post this in time for Valentine's, but I think it would still make for a really fabulous personal gift all year round (father's day springs to mind..)!
Plus you can always "pin it" for next year?! ;)
i am SOO excited to be here for my FIRST guest post!
my hubby is in the air force.
its no secret that we will move quite a bit!
i wanted to find a way to remember all the places my husband and i have lived over the years
so i came up with this valentines gift for him: I'd Follow you anywhere!
as i was making this, i came across a few adorable valentines that used maps
see our ROUND UP of all my favorites!
lets get started:
start with any old map, modpoge {or any type of glue really},
scissors, straight edge, pink and red cardstock, canvas wrap,
& a printed list of all the places you have lived... or at least the ones that you are willing to admit ;)
cut the map to the size of the canvas wrap adding 2 inches to each side
lay the canvas face down on the back of the map
fold up the sides of the map and secure to the back of the canvas.
secure all the sides with glue
it does not have to be pretty - as i like to say...
buisiness in the front, messy in the back.
part one DONE.
now on to the embelishments.
i used my straight edge to make the alternating pink & red strips
and i kinda cheated on the hearts {i used my cricut} but you can always do it the old fasioned way!
i cut the ends to add a little flair
& layered paper to create the "i'd follow you anywere part"
then i glued them all in place.
leave a few inches off to the left to wrap around the canvas.
wrap the remainder of the strips around to the back and secure with glue
all done :)
i hope you can use this idea to get your creative juices going and create a gift for your loved one!
