We have such a love for old maps. So far we've collected ones from Europe, Japan, and Okinawa to frame.
Cam being the amazing builder he is, had the great idea to just make our own.
So - we took a frame making class at the wood shop on base.
It was actually a lot of fun {Cam learned how to build the framing and I how to mat, cut glass + put it all together}.
It took us a couple of hours on two or three Saturdays and saved us a lottt of money.
By doing it ourselves we paid about $30/frame for the materials, saving what would have cost $600 on custom-framing! Woo.
If you've ever thought about building your own or taking a class on framing, I definitely recommend it.
If you've ever thought about building your own or taking a class on framing, I definitely recommend it.
We love these even more knowing that we made them together.
happy Tuesday!
This is such a great idea, to make your own frames. And they look lovely hanging on the wall! My boyfriend loves projects like this. I will definitely suggest making our own the next time we are in need of a frame.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing idea - they turned out wonderfully! You guys are already pros :)
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Jenna
WOW that is really neat! My hubby would loves working with wood, he recently just built us a Pottery Barn Bed knock off! We spent about $500 and saved about $3500! xoxo A-
ReplyDeleteThose frames are gorgeous! And just knowing you did them together must make it all so much more intimate. Such a fun thing to do.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!!! Love love love!
ReplyDeleteI love maps too, and am totally impressed that you guys framed them together! What a great idea! :)
ReplyDeleteamazing. and i'm coming to stay for a while (:
ReplyDeleteThose are just lovely, what a great project to do together! I love maps so you're giving me lots of good ideas ;)
ReplyDelete1. your place is gorgeous
ReplyDelete2. i share an obsession for maps. i think it's my sailing days. love
3. your frames turned out so well! you guys are legit!
my husband loves maps. His birthday is in August, and this might be a good gift for him. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fan of maps as well! Love the framing it yourself idea
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThose look amazing!!
ReplyDeletevery cool! I have an old map of the world that I bought at an antique store last year. I love it!
ReplyDeleteHow amazing! I pray that I am able to have a living room full of maps of places we've been... you two inspire me :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! How fun and they look great
ReplyDeleteMaps are so cool! I love that you two worked on that project together. The frames turned out great!
ReplyDeletehaha...you totally MUSt see our house Mands! it is covered in vintage maps and vintage posters:) it's actually getting a tad obsessive that every room in our house has some sort of travel paraphernalia! haha! love you sweetness!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and such a fun thing to do together! I love old maps we have a vintage map from our honeymoon spot in Italy I'm been meaning to get framed.
ReplyDeleteI am OBSESSED with maps. Love this idea! They look amazing.
ReplyDeleteLooks GORGEOUS and what a fun thing to do together!!! Love it! :)
ReplyDeletehow cool that was a class to take - great job...um - i wanna borrow your hubby for a month so he can recreate all that he builds for y'all....awesome!
ReplyDeletexoxo from Michigan
awesome. well done on saving some serious cash dolla.
ReplyDeleteThe three maps are amazing and look fantastic on your wall - great job!!
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