Map Art Love

I'm a big fan of art made from maps and Chicago-centric art, so when I found an internet list of ideas for simple art with maps I got inspired. However, by the time I got around to making the project the link had gone dead so I can't give anybody credit for the inspiration. Happily, I'd actually read through the instructions and remembered, more or less, how it'd go.

First, get a vintage map and a floating frame, and an outline of whatever state you want to feature:

I used my light-box to trace the state outline on the map:

After the map was cut, I cut out a little heart and it was all ready to assemble:

Once it was all assembled, up on the wall it went!

This one was for Townshend's room. I think it's a great addition! And, if all goes well, maybe I'll pass a little of my Chicago love onto him.