

- An overhead projector [or a project that connects to a PC/ laptop – borrow one from school or from work]
- An image of the world
- Plastic Wrap
- Permanent marker
- Paint [use magnetic paint to make the mural interactive]
- Paint Brushes
- 2 hours of kids-hands-off drying time (easier said than done)
To make the mural I printed off a picture of the world [or find one for your PC, if you have a project that connects to a PC].ย Then I put the plastic wrap over the picture and traced the world with my marker.ย This meant that I didnโt have to buy transparency paper โ Iโm a tightwad.ย Project your image onto the wall and fill it in.ย This is super easy!
This is what our kitchen area looked like when we moved in and you can see the progression of the mural to completion.ย I like my new kitchen!!!
Where did we get our inspiration?
Michelle, from Girl in Air, has a fun crafty blog โ check her out!
This DIY World Map Mural would of course look FABULOUS in a class room too! Why not have a go? I am dying to…
Don’t forget to go and visit Rachel too!
Zoe says
This would be so cool for the postcard swap! Love it!
mamimadeit says
Great idea! And so cool too! Magnetic paint is a fabulous idea!
Leovi says
You have been great, I already knew that method.
Red Ted Art says
I already know which wall I want it on in our house… now just to tell The Englishman!!!!
(And yes Zoe, PERFECT for an international postcard swap!!)
maryanne @ mama smiles says
Rachel has awesome ideas, I’ve been reading her blog for a long time!
This map is amazing, wonder if I could convince DH to let me do it…
Anna @ The Imagination Tree says
It’s beautiful! And so ridiculously NEAT!! No way I could paint that steadily, but up for the challenge! Modern Parents Messy Kids shared a fabulous giraffe like this on a baby’s nursery wall. Gorgeous ideas out there!
creativejewishmom/sara says
wonderful idea, I’ve been really wanting to use an overhead projector for some mural projects too! thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday, and for reminding me to look into the overhead projector idea!
northernmum says
awesome as always – i have no chance!
how does one crack america?
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@mummiafelice says
This is just fantastic! Love it!
Liz Burton says
This looks incredible! There’s no way I could do anything like that though without wobbling all over the place.
LOVE the idea of marking off places you’ve visited – although for us homies it may have to be a UK map!
Great idea x
Kimberlee says
I love how you suggest magnetic paint. What a great way to make a map interactive for kiddos! Visiting from Fireflies and Jelly Beans link-up.
~ Kimberlee at The Spunky Divaย
Red Ted Art says
Aaah thank you! And lovely to “Meet” you via fireflies and jelly beans! Hooray for link ups!
Amanda says
Such a cool idea, Ive a freind just having her kitchen redone, looking for ideas, with magnetic paint, cant wait to tell her!
Red Ted Art says
Oh yes, this would be PERFECT! I want one in my kitchen!!
Bernadette - Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas says
I love the idea of these large wall murals – the husband would never go for it! Maybe once I get back to the classroom – the brain is already formulating a plan, ๐
thank you for linking up this idea to the Sunday Showcase – don’t forget to stop by for tomorrow night’s linky party!
Bernadette
http://momto2poshlildivas.blogspo
Michelle Willow says
Coming back after a week and this still looks awesome! ๐
emma says
Oh my goodness, this is fantastic. I have been wanting an large world map for our walls and was about to buy a canvas print from ikea for $150 but this is so much better!!!!
Red Ted Art says
Oh how perfect!! Hope you do make one and send us some pictures!!!
Mariah says
This is such a fantastic idea! I will have to keep this decorating idea in mind.
Crystal says
This is a great idea! Bookmarking this page:o) Just might be in our playroom:o) Visiting from CSI