Decoupaged Paper Mache Map Box
Today I’m using “Maps of the World” lightweight paper by Hazel & Ruby to help me create this useful (and road trip travel inducing) map box. ย I LOVE this map paper. ย I chose to focus on the South as much as possible (with some Northern spots on top) because I’m a Southern girl. ย I’ve lived in Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama and Georgia. ย I probably have a mix of butter and sweet tea flowing through my veins…which is also why my fat jeans feel tight…but let’s get back to crafting and I’ll exercise later. ๐
I’m also using antique Mod Podge (with a sponge brush and a styrofoam bowl), a round paper mache box,ย 7Gypsies clear crystal ball knob and American Craftsย silver foil cardstock, to start.
I traced the box lid onto the map paper, measured the rest of the box and cut the pieces out. ย Those awesome scissors are some of my favorites. ย They’re by Tonic Studios & Tim Holtz. ย I bought them in 2010 and they’re still going strong!
I added Mod Podge to the top of the lid, added the paper and then added more Mod Podge.
I cut a strip of the foil cardstock so it would fit around the top of the box. ย Now to emboss it!
I ran the foil cardstock through the Cut’N’Boss using the Teresa Collins Twill Herringbone folder. ย It turned out great! ย This is one of those times that I’m extra grateful to have those huge embossing folders. ย The foil fit just fine!
Here are some other things I’ve made using the Cut’N’Boss.
I painted the edges of the box lid with FolkArt Silver Metallic Paint. ย Next,ย I punched a hole in the center of the lid and added the 7Gypsies clear crystal ball knob. ย Finally, Iย added the embossed foil cardstock using Glossy Accents as a glue! ย Did you know you can do that? ย It works great!
I gave a touch of blue to the silver metallic painted edges using a cobalt green Big Brush pen by Faber Castell. ย These pens are really versatile. ย You can use them as paint too! ย Really! ย You just add water like I did here.
Now I’ve got another holder for tiny things that I keep on my desk! ย YAY! ย Plus, it shows some of my favorite places. ย Bonus! ย I hope you liked my project!
Here are some other Mod Podge crafty things I’ve made!
I love maps for dรฉcor. I live in Michigan and right now I would put lots of snow looking Stickles all over the Great Lakes states!
This idea would make a very nice gift or as a container for a gift.
Cooo-ell!!
Stickling the Great Lakes would be perfect, Kathleen! I’m so glad you like this. I really like having the little handle on top. I’ve been using it since about 20 seconds after the Mod Podge dried. LOL! Thank you!
What a great project! I would probably have to use a real road map, since I live in Canada and the cardstock probably doesn’t go far enough north. Fun!
Thank you, Grace! I’ll check but I think Canada is part of the map paper too. It has several sheets included. I think all countries are there. Eee! ๐
For a kid project they couyld use an old, clean ice cream tub.
DO YOU SELL YOUR CRAFTS? I AM INTERESTED IN A BOX (SHOEBOX SIZE) IN THIS MAP PAPER. THANKS.
Hi Virginia,
I don’t sell my crafts because I usually use them or have someone that I plan on giving them too. Otherwise, I’d be happy to sell to you. ๐ You could make you own using Mod Podge and this map paper though. I hope that helps! ๐