While on our trip to New York for the National Stationery Show this last weekend, Lauren made a funny little discovery about me. I have an obsession for maps! I love books of maps, globes, vintage maps and most of all. . . the map on my iPhone. I did remind her that my obsession did keep us from hopping the wrong Subway train a few times, as I constantly tracked our steps throughout Manhattan on my phone. Because of our little laugh about my “mappassion”, she suggested that today’s post somehow use images of maps. So here you are! This vintage map themed fabulous freebie makes the perfect DIY gift for the graduate, a personalized birthday gift or a great Father’s Day present for the traveling dad. Happy Memorial Day and we will see you all on Tuesday! ~Lia
Today’s kit includes an editable PDF for 5X7 note cards, vintage map envelope liners and a fully editable belly band wrap.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
(for a set of 6 note cards & envelopes)
Museo Slab 500 font: free download here
3 prints of customized note card PDF on card stock
6 prints of the envelope liner PDF on text weight paper
1 print of customized belly band on text weight paper
6 white or ecru A6 (7.25X5.25) square back envelopes
Xacto knife & metal ruler or paper cutter
Double stick tape & clear tape
Orange Baker’s Twine (optional)
Directions for each piece are on the pieces PDFs
Lia
Lia is a daily crafter, maker, designer and DIYer. Find more of her creative inspiration at liagriffith.com.
This is such a great card idea ! :D love it and thank you so much for sharing it with us .
You are welcome Libby! I had so much fun designing it.
awesome..thanx for sharing your ideas..
I can’t seem to get the font to load without having to pay for it’s use……am I clicking in the wrong area? H E L P …… because this incredible design will be perfect for my son’s graduation thank you notes.
The new and improved website looks amazing! You ladies are incredible!
Hello Suzy. If you click though the links it does take you to the full font family for Museo Slab. You can scroll down to Museo 500 (it is the 5th on the list) which is the free version of this font. I am so excited you are using this download! I made it for my dad for his birthday.
i absolutely love these! sooo cute!!!
Love this!
It’s perfect for my Father! I’m printing them out right now!
I made a set for my dad too! He loved them.
What a cute project! I love it so much that I decided to feature it in our roundup of map crafts! Check it out here: http://www.favecraftsblog.com/link-love-map-crafts/
Have a great day!
Wonderful post! I was so inspired by it I am adding a map patter to my post for tomorrow.
These could make beautiful projects.
Book covers for your Travel Agenda, International Friends Address Book, Travel Diary.
Case covers for Passport & Tickets, and for Lia a cover for a map case, for all the maps she collects on her travels.
I was thinking of covering a box with these, to keep all the little mementos collected on trips. Maybe use some of those book shaped boxes, and have start a library. You could have one for each trip or vacation. Wonderful designs and Inspirations, always!
I am crazy about maps and globes. When I post my loft photos… you will see them everywhere. Oohhh. The idea of covering a book shaped box for each trip and keep the momentos of that trip in the box. Great thinking!
Great site! Thanks for the freebie! I’m challenged at getting the font centered on the notecard pdf. Any tips? Thanks so much!
Thanks Analyn. I just tweeked the file to help the centering. Download it and try it again and let me know if that helps at all.
It didn’t, but thanks for trying. What beautiful work you do!
One other thought. Did you download and add to your fonts folder the free font that is listed on this post. If it is not centering it may be that it is using a default font that is not the same size.
Great post. Thank you:)
Happy you like it. :-)
Merci beaucoup, c’est vraiment très élégant et très beau.
Happy you like it!
Absolutely wonderful!!!!! I must admit I have a thing for maps too especially historical maps and globes. Have found many at State Archives and Heritage agencies to copy.
What a great idea Nadine!