Tuesday, June 19, 2012

String Map Art + Heart in Arizona




I found this fun DIY project on {The Harpster Home}. The map is of Arizona, and the heart represents Scottsdale {where Jason and I met}.

What you need:

♥ A wood board. They suggested 12" x 12", but since our state is a little longer, we opted for the 11" x 14". We also made sure to get one with a beveled edge. {Michael's}
♥ Paint for the board. We chose white, because it's going on a grey wall.
♥ Painter's tape. It's to tape the map down in place to prevent moving.
♥ String. {Joann's}
♥ Small brass nails. {Home Depot}
♥ Hammer. {Don't worry, it doesn't have to be Thor status}
♥ A map of the state that you were born/live/met the one you love. We just printed out a map from the internet, nothin' fancy.

What to do:

♥ Attach a metal backing to hang the board before you do anything else. I found this product at {Michael's} near the framing department.
♥ Paint the board any color you desire.
♥ Cut out a map of the state you chose, and be sure to cut out the shape of a heart in the city that means most to you.
♥ Using painter's tape, adhere the map in the center of the board.
♥ Hammer nails beside the map, and make sure the spacing around the heart is a little more close together than the outline of the state.
♥ Wrap the string around, and voilà!

I hope you liked this :) If anyone gives this a go, let me know {that rhymes}. Happy Tuesday!
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13 comments:

  1. Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara}June 19, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    That is such a cute idea! My state will be NY!
    ~Sara

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    1. Naomi GeorgeJune 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM

      I first saw this on Pinterest, and I knew that I had to try it!

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  2. UnknownJune 19, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    That is so cute! I wonder if I could do minis for everywhere I've lived...which is only two places in one state and one place in one state, but you know... :>

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    1. Naomi GeorgeJune 19, 2012 at 8:08 PM

      I haven't seen that before, but I'm sure it can be done! I think that would turn out great, and it would be very unique :) Maybe you could use two different colors of string to depict each place. Just an idea ;)

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  3. Kelsea EchoJune 20, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Oh, this is adorable! Just found your blog and I love this DIY idea. If I ever have the time someday, I will definitely have to make one for Portland, OR!

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    1. Naomi GeorgeJune 20, 2012 at 11:09 AM

      I've been to Portland once when I was young, and I loved it! I dream of the weather, probably because it's completely opposite of Arizona :)

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    2. Kelsea EchoJune 20, 2012 at 11:22 AM

      Haha, that's so funny! I was in Scottsdale a few years ago for a weeklong training, and I thought the same thing about the weather there! It's June and still raining most days here... =)

      Grass is always greener, right? Hehe.

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    3. Naomi GeorgeJune 20, 2012 at 12:12 PM

      I long for rain... I guess you're right, but the grass is actually greener on your side ;) It's really brown out here. We are planning to move after my husband graduates college in December. Portland was one of the places we were thinking about.

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  4. AnonymousJune 20, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    awww this is beautiful!
    Awesome DIY idea ;)

    xoxo Jenni

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  5. UnknownJune 20, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    I.have.to.do.this. Uhhhhmazing! Officially top of my craft to do list!! Hopefully Florida will turn out as well as Arizona !!

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    1. Naomi GeorgeJune 20, 2012 at 5:56 PM

      Thanks lady :D Florida would be a litter harder, because it's boomerang shaped ;) But it will be SO worth it! Let me know when you do it 'cause I would love to see it.

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  6. California Dreamin'November 17, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Have you used thread with this vs string? or is string really the way to go?

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