VINTAGE MAP YOUR HOME, THE LATEST TREND…

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With vintage maps popping up in all the home magazines, I couldn’t help but have a go at using an old map to cover an old cork board to put on the wall in my new study.

I then decided to make sure it stayed in place by changing it to look more like a pin board using old string and pins.

Vintage letter

There are so many things you can make out of old maps. Some of my favourite sites include http://www.notonthehighstreet.com which has a number of different types of gifts using old maps including Vintage map initials, from Bombus.

John Lewis has a fabulous World Map Cushion and a perfect Christmas gift for that time traveller has to be this antique-effect World Map Clock from Littlewoods.

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You can even get world map wallpaper for that tiny space you want to cover. Great for a downstairs loo for something to look at while resting for a while :):)

Vintage Clock

INSPIRING SITES FOR HOME MADE PROJECTS…

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Pinterest.com is an online site which offers thousands of images of interiors and projects than you can sort by style, colour or budget.

You could spend hours looking through the amount of beautiful projects available. Head to http://www.pinterest.com

LAMPSHADE MAKING KITS…

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Have you always wanted to make your own lamp shade? Well now you can with these amazing lampshade making kits.

The easy to use kits will make you a professional quality lampshade from the covering of choice. Perfect for co-ordinating your lighting with your interior. They have Drum, Square & Coolie styles available.

You can also find out about lamp shade making workshops – just head to this website for more details http://www.needcraft.co.uk/lampshade-making-workshops-98-c.asp