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    Home » Home Decorating » DIY Home Decor

    Published: Jan 30, 2015 · Modified: Jan 14, 2023 by Rachel

    DIY Map Art for the Wall

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    On today’s post, I am sharing both a World Map Art project and the silhouette cut files for free! This wall art went in my son’s bedroom and can be made in any color combination.

    DIY World map wall art on gray wall with blue sectioned pieces with white map silhouette.

    I just had to give my son a homemade gift for Christmas for his bedroom. We are going bold and graphic in there so this World Map Wall Art was perfect. Map art is trendy, but he is really into maps and globes right now. As a mama, that makes me so proud! This is also a great idea for over a homework station while they study.

    Newspaper with freshly painted navy blue wood square on top next to aluminum foil covered with paint.

    First, I started off with a sheet of plywood that my husband cut into 12″ x 12″ squares, 6 of them in total. I primed and painted them blue for the ocean. I painted the sides blue as well.

    Photoshop design of world map divided into 6 sections.

    I created a world map and sized it to the appropriate measurements in Photoshop and chopped it up into six quadrants.

    Download Silhouette Cut Files:

    North America (12x12in)

    South America (12x12in)

    Europe (12x12in)

    Africa (12x12in)

    Asia (12x12in)

    Australia and Indonesia (12x12in)

    Files are for personal use only and not to be used in the production or distribution of items/services for profit. Any linkbacks must point to this post and not directly to the file download. If you don’t have a cutting machine, that’s ok because:

    >>If you would like the PDF version, scroll to the bottom of this post!<<

    Peeled away vinyl stencil of world map section applied to blue wooden square over newspaper.

    I cut the world map out using my silhouette and vinyl sheets. Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough white vinyl so I did it in brown. I positioned each quadrant as shown above, by gently peeling, rolling under, and pressing the vinyl down.

    White paint being applied with roller onto blue square with vinyl stencil on top of newspaper.

    After all the vinyl was properly positioned, I painted the white continents with a roller.

    Peeling away vinyl stencil of world map section applied to blue wooden square over newspaper.

    After 2 coats, I peeled the vinyl off gently.

    DIY blue and white sectioned world map art on gray wall in boy's room.

    To hang the map art, we used velcro command strips. One side attached to the wall and the opposite side attached to the board. Then they velcro together. Now I really need some curtains for that boy’s room. I would love to hear if you have a project using these cut files. I would love to see it!

    DIY blue and white sectioned world map art on gray wall in boy's room.

    Updated: Due to requests for the wall map art files, I have decided to add the files as a PDF format in addition to the cutting files (links to those are mid post). Simply right click and save as. These files are 12×12 inches which is an odd printer size. If you are unable to print them at home, I have checked with stores such as Staples, Office Depot, and UPS and you can print them as 12×12 for around $5 or less. Simply save them to a thumb drive or other portable storage device. In the case of Staples, I know you can upload the files to their website and ask for in-store pick-up. They do NOT need to be printed in photo quality since they are only black and white line drawings.

    PDF File- Africa

    PDF File – Asia

    PDF File – Australia

    PDF File – North America

    PDF File – South America

    PDF File – Europe

    Have a great day!

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    1. Kris says

      June 22, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      this.is.AWESOME! I canNOT wait to try it. Thank you for the files!

      Reply
    2. Bonnie @ The Pin Junkie says

      March 04, 2015 at 6:30 pm

      Great project! Thanks for sharing it at The Pin Junkie! I’m stopping by to let you know that your map wall art is being featured today in a roundup of home decorating ideas.

      Reply
      • Rachel says

        March 05, 2015 at 11:42 am

        Thanks, Bonnie! I am totally thrilled. Heading over to share now.

        Reply
        • Victoria campbell says

          March 22, 2015 at 7:20 pm

          I LOVE this!! I am planning to put this together (on canvas) for a room we are preparing for foster care. Our theme is navy and yellow so this should fit right now! I cannot open the .studio3 cut files… could you send them or post them as PDFs?!?! I am hoping to use them!! Thanks!

    3. bel @ Mums Take Five says

      February 22, 2015 at 3:17 am

      Wow that is so great. Turned out so well, great idea. I hope blake likes it. Thank you for contributing to The Sunday Brunch Magazine, Great to see you, Kind Regards Eliza & Bel

      Reply
    4. Chelsey says

      February 13, 2015 at 8:49 am

      I LOVE this! I love how the orange letters pop against all that blue, as well. I definitely need to try something like this!

      Thanks for sharing on My Favorite Things Saturdays! I hope you’ll join us again tomorrow! 🙂

      Reply
      • Rachel says

        February 25, 2015 at 10:15 pm

        Thanks for stopping by, Chelsea! We are going pretty bold in his room with the colors. I love that I can get away with it in a boy’s room.

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    5. Deanna says

      February 11, 2015 at 9:35 am

      Hey! I love this map!! And am so excited that you shared the cut file!!! I like it so much I shared it over at the Creative Spark Linky Party! (I believe you got 2 shares this week!!! YAY YOU!)

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    6. Emily @ Two Purple Couches says

      February 10, 2015 at 2:26 pm

      Rachel, I absolutely LOVE this map art! It looks amazing! I’m featuring this at tomorrow’s Creative Spark party. Hope you’ll stop by to link up again and grab a featured button! Have a wonderful week 🙂

      Reply
    7. Rebecca says

      February 09, 2015 at 3:41 pm

      I feel like we’ve talked about my obsession with maps for decor before…but in case we haven’t, I am so with your son on this! I LOVE IT! You did a knock out job (with his entire room, and the house, and everything you touch)! I am pinning this!!!!!!!!

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      • Rachel says

        February 24, 2015 at 11:47 pm

        His room still has quite a few projects to do yet. Like refinishing and painting all of the furniture. You know me though, more projects than time. But I will get to it eventually. For now, he totally loves his map. And he got a globe that lights up with constellations at night. How cool is that?

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    8. Erin @ Sometimes-Homemade.com says

      February 05, 2015 at 11:38 pm

      What a great gift! I’m addicted to making wall art with my Cameo, definitely pinning for later.
      Visiting from the Weekend Retreat link party.

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      • Rachel says

        February 25, 2015 at 10:17 pm

        Thanks for the pin and I am glad to hear someone else loves working with their Cameo. Best craft investment ever I think!

        Reply
    9. Anne says

      February 05, 2015 at 3:19 pm

      That looks amazing! I would love the files in PDF version please. Thanks! Can’t wait to make this!

      Reply
    10. Maryke says

      February 05, 2015 at 2:30 pm

      Wowwwww that is awesomeeeeeee! Could I please also have the files would love to make one myself? Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
    11. Cindy Brooks says

      January 31, 2015 at 3:59 pm

      This is an awesome project! Thank you so much for the files 🙂

      Reply
    12. Amanda says

      January 31, 2015 at 12:47 am

      This is fantastic! I want to do an explorer room for my boys, I think I map like this would be perfect. Now I just need a silhouette. Thanks.

      Reply
    13. STephanie @ Casa Watkins says

      January 30, 2015 at 11:19 pm

      I love this idea! I just saw your link at the link party palooza and love your wall art. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    14. Leslie says

      January 30, 2015 at 5:24 pm

      I love this. I have a silhouette too & I also love it. I can’t figure out how to get it to cut sometimes though. I have no idea what i’m doing, haha.

      Reply
    15. Erlene says

      January 30, 2015 at 11:54 am

      Loving this! Wish you lived closer and could give me a Silhouette tutorial.

      Reply
      • Rachel says

        February 25, 2015 at 10:22 pm

        Awww, your so sweet, Erlene! I have had a silhouette for like 10 years. What attracted me to it was the ability to make my own graphics like this so if you ever have any questions, feel free to ask. The only thing I have not done a whole lot of is the print and cut feature.

        Reply
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