Map Paper Moths

"No one I know uses a paper road map anymore, they all use inbuilt sat navs or their phones. But I love old road maps, I love the colors they are printed on and the quality of the paper is amazing. I decided to capture the quality and feel of old road maps by using some in my stash to create these paper moths. I even displayed the moths in a frame like they would be in a museum, giving each one a faux Latin name."

Primary TechniqueGreen Crafting

Materials List

• old road maps
• scissors
• free templates from my blog
• Sewing machine (optional)
• wire
• glue

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If you enjoy creating map paper moths, you might also like trying your hand at some other unique paper-based projects. One idea is to make paper flowers using old maps or atlas pages. These map paper flowers can be a beautiful and meaningful decoration for any room in your home or a thoughtful gift for a friend who loves to travel. Another project you might enjoy is creating paper lanterns using maps as the cover. These map lanterns can add a warm and cozy ambiance to any space, perfect for a relaxing evening at home or a special event like a laid-back outdoor gathering.

For those who are looking to challenge themselves a bit more, we recommend trying your hand at creating a map-themed scrapbook layout. You can use map paper as the background or cut out shapes from maps to embellish your pages. This project is a great way to preserve travel memories or document your favorite places in a creative and personal way.

No matter which project you choose to tackle next, we hope these ideas inspire you to keep exploring your creativity with paper crafts. Remember to have fun with the process and make each project your own by adding personal touches and details that reflect your unique style. Happy crafting!