If you have old maps and street maps, recycle them like this

Do you have old maps and road maps at home? You can recycle them creatively by taking inspiration from these ideas.

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Since we have available satellite navigators and digital maps, the old maps have ended up in oblivion. You've probably thrown away several, but if any have survived the changing times, you can recycle them creatively.

To make small squares to hang, coverings for tables, chandeliers or chairs. Even envelopes. There is a world of infinite possibilities. 

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Creative recycling of old maps: envelopes

With an old map, you can make beautiful ones envelopes. How to do? Follow the instructions in the papercrafttemplates tutorial.

Once you have mastered the basic technique, experiment with alternative ideas and invent envelopes of other shapes.

Creative recycling of old maps: decorative squares

With a street map, and any geographical map of paper, you can make delicious in just a few steps pictures to hang at home. 

Just insert the old map into a frame after having cut it out to the appropriate size with scissors. 

Creative recycling of old maps: coating for lamps

With the old maps you can also coat the lampshades. It takes a little patience but it's not that difficult. To learn, follow Creative Ramblings' instructions.

You can also create a collage using the decoupage technique, by cutting out several maps and gluing the cutouts, one after the other, onto the lampshade.

Spread the vinyl glue, which you can prepare at home, over the collage without fear of damaging it. It will dry becoming transparent. 

Creative recycling of old maps: upholstery for chairs and tables

Renew chairs and tables with the decoupage technique, which allows you to dress them in a few steps.

Patioelf, on its youtube channel, teaches you how to proceed step by step.

Using the same technique, and with the maps you like best, you can decorate tables and chairs of any type. 

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