Holly Anderson
Do you remember Cath’s column all about maps in the January/February 2012 issue of Paper Crafts? No? Maps were used in a variety of clever ways to create sweet cards and gifts.
Do you need a little refresher? Alright. Here’s my favorite from the column! Take a look at this awesome flower with petals cut out from an atlas! I’m not gonna lie. I bought a new road atlas when I went home to Texas for Christmas but made sure to keep my old road atlas for projects such as this cute one! (The atlas wasn’t of much use at that point anyway; New Mexico was totally missing!)
Floral Map Thank You Card by Julia Stainton on p. 30
Well, since Cath explored the world of maps back then, we’ve seen maps in paper-crafted projects all over! From backgrounds to embellishments to borders, alpha stickers, and so much more, it’s grown into quite a big part of the paper-crafting world!
And we’ve finally featured maps in the September/October 2012 issue in our Maptastic! feature.
My List Hoop by Katie Gehring on p.72
This is our feature opener! How cute! And supplies and instructions for this cute little decoration can be found here.
Wherever You Roam Frame by Beth Opel in the exclusive digital content
What a great idea this piece is! And you could use this idea for whatever state or country you call home. Do you have a copy of the issue, but this project doesn’t seem familiar? This frame is only found in digital issues of the magazine. If you have a print subscription, make sure you access your digital issue to view this exclusive content!
Happy Trails Card by Heather Hoffman on p. 81
Last but not least, my personal favorite. My little country-lovin’ heart is just pricked by this sweet little cowboy on his trusty steed. Too cute!
Now for a maptastic giveaway! I have some Studio Calico treats to give away to one lucky winner! Comment below telling me how you’re spending your Labor Day (and if you’re using a map) for a chance to win!
Comments must be received by Wednesday, September 5th at 5 pm MDT.
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Labor Day was spent recovering from a three week road trip where we used maps almost every day! Love Studio Calico; thanks for a chance to win!
We spent Labor Day with my husband’s aunt who was celebrating her 90th birthday. It was a lovely day of reminiscing, looking through old photos, telling family stories, etc. We had a wonderful time!
Love all the map products out there!! I’m a gypsy at heart…having been born on the road might have something to do with it!! We just moved back to Montana from Oregon and had friends over. It was perfect!!
We had a fabulous weekend! My DH took the day off on Monday so we had a nice 3 day weekend. We went to a hot air balloon glow on Friday night. Our daughter had a school commitment on Sat. and Sunday was church and the $1.00 movie! On Monday our kids (teens – old enough to stay at home) were worn out so DH and I went on a lunch date! Super fun! I love to eat out!
spent labor day weekend at home. Made a couple cards.
Although I had to work (@ gas station 3rd shift) I am positive this weekend we used more map time than ever giving directions to my lost customers. I can surely say I enjoy the “map” cards these are so unique.
I spent my Labor Day cleaning my scrapbook room! I just don’t have much room anymore since my daughter started selling paper craft supplies on eBay! Then we had dinner with a couple of the kids and their families and friends.
Thanks for the opportunity to win these Maptastic supplies. I was lucky enough to go to Italy with my daughters and I am working on those layouts! This giveaway would be perfect!!!
I love using maps on my travel pages so it is great to see some new ideas. Thanks for the chance to win these supplies.
We spent the weekend at Family Camp with no internet! Catching up now. We did use a map to find a historical site to stop at–my favorite pastime (besides scrapbooking that is).
Spent Labor Day recovering from helping at a wedding. Used a map (mapquest) to get directions to the wedding on Sunday. I’ve always loved using map prints when papercrafting.
Spent the weekend with the family, relaxing and getting ready for a new school year. Stayed within a few miles of home, so no maps last weekend. Love the crafting ideas, and I have a bunch of outdated maps to work with!
No map use for me, spent the holiday with family.
I spent Labor Day in bed with the start of a head cold. Good thing we did something special each of the 2 days prior. The lake one day and the aquarium/swimming the next day. Thanks for the chance to win.
Spent Labor Day with a high school friend, (it’s been 40 years since high school)! Wonderful food, fun, and a friendship that will last the rest of our lives was rekindled.
No maps are needed for my,labor day plans, just relaxation with family and friends. Ah, the good life.
Peggy N
The weekend was spent on a road trip to visit family! Thanks for the chance to win. LOVE anything map-ish!
Those are some wonderful projects! And I celebrated the labor day with my 2 month old daughter…it was super fun
we celebrated the last long weeknd before school starts by spending a lot time at the beach. Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks for the chance to win some great stuff!
What a great giveaway! And this lineup of creations is even more fantastic! Thanks for the chance to win! I’m a little late getting here, so I’ve already had my Labor Day; but I spent it, at the zoo, with my family. And yes, my son always has to use a zoo map
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We enjoyed lots of social time hosting friends and family for some birthday celebrations over the weekend.
I love the look of maps in paper crafting projects!
One of the things I did on the long weekend was visit my travel agent to plan a weekend trip to NYC this fall and discuss ideas for March Break! Maps were helpful! I would love to win this package because I love to scrap our family travels.
Wow! I love these projects! Maps are so cool!
I loved the map projects in the Sept/Oct issue – thanks so much for the bonus content in the digital version! I spent Labor Day back-to-school shopping with my daughters (enjoying all the sales) so we didn’t use maps, since we already know our way to our fav shops! Thanks for the chance to win these wonderful goodies!
Didn’t get to use a map this Labor Day, instead was organzing my materials for future projects. Thanks for sharing these great ideas, I pinned them on two different boards : )
I found some huge old atlases at a used book sale for a buck each – years worth of maps to play with!
Tavel-tastic creations! I am going to hunt for an old atlas around the house now! Fabulous Job!
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Didn’t need a map (but I love them) because we’ve been there before, but we did travel to Eastern Washington to attend the Ellensburg Rodeo on Monday. Had a blast and the weather was perfect. Thanks for the chance to win these great Studio Calico goodies!
Relaxing with my family, no maps required!!
I spent my Labor Day at a cabin in the mountains!