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Monogram Map Keepsake Box DIY Project

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How to make a Monogram Map Keepsake Box DIY Project

Hi Friends!  Father’s Day is just three weeks away and it’s time to celebrate the wonderful Father’s in our lives!

My husband is an amazing Dad to our two boys – his patience and guidance with them has always amazed me!

I really want to make this day special for him to celebrate the love he has always generously shared with us and the limitless love we have for him, so I’ve decided to make him a handmade and personal gift that I know he’ll love!

A Monogram Map Keepsake Box!

DIY Monogram Map Keepsake Box from Setting for Four

I picked up a map and a square paper mache box and decided to feature some of the places we have lived in, that are special memories of our family and travels!

Cost = $11.00!

Time to make = 1 hour

Supplies:

Supplies for Monogram Map Box from Setting for Four

Paper Mache Box

Paper Map

Wooden Monogram Letter

Mod Podge

White acrylic craft paint

Small Paint Brush

Scissors

DIY Mod Podge Monogram Map Box from Setting for Four

 Box Tutorial:

1. Cut out pieces of map to fit sides of box and sides and top of box lid.  I cut out pieces of map that included some of the cities we have lived in and vacationed!

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2. Paint a layer of Mod Podge onto paper mache box.

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3. Lay on map piece and rub all over to get out any air bubbles.

4. Let dry.

5. Paint wooden monogram letter with white paint.  Let dry.

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6. Cover entire box with a layer of Mod Podge to seal it. While the Mod Podge is still wet, lay on the monogram letter to the top of the box lid and let dry.

How to make a Keepsake Box with Maps

DIY Keepsake box featuring cities I lived in

DIY Monogram Box Made with Mod Podge and Maps

I love how it turned out!  This craft is so easy to make yet so sentimental!  I know my husband will love to organize and store his odds and ends in it and whenever he uses it he’ll always be reminded of how special of a Father he is to our family!

Make a Monogram Map Keepsake Box from Setting for Four

I hope you liked this monogram map keepsake box DIY project!

To all the great Father’s out there – I hope you have a marvelous Father’s Day!

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Filed Under: Crafts, Decor, DIY, Father's Day, Mod Podge Projects, Organizing Tips, Paint, Tutorials Tagged With: birthday gift, Box, Craft, Decor, desk, DIY, father's day, gift, map, mod podge, Organization, Storage and Organization

heatherHeather is a Designer, True Color Expert® and proud military wife at Setting For Four Interiors. Heather offers online Interior Design and Paint Color Services. See all of our design tips & tricks on the blog and follow us on Instagram for more design and decor inspiration!

Comments

  1. Sarah Desjardins says

    May 27, 2013 at 11:24 am

    So cute! I love this idea 🙂 Maybe I’ll have to make one of these too!

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      May 29, 2013 at 1:42 am

      Go for it Sarah! Walmart has all of the supplies!

      Reply
  2. Leslie Stewart says

    May 27, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    What a great idea! I love to do anything with maps. They are so cool to use.
    Leslie
    House on the Way

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      May 29, 2013 at 1:52 am

      They are so fun to craft and DIY with Leslie!

      Reply
  3. Jenny Piirto says

    May 27, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    I love this! very cool, would be great for a graduate too!

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      May 29, 2013 at 1:43 am

      It would be an amazing grad gift – great thinking Jenny!

      Reply
  4. keri @ shaken together says

    May 27, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    I Love, love, love this box! How cool that you used parts of the map that include places you have lived and visited … great job, Heather!!

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      May 29, 2013 at 1:44 am

      Oh thanks for the compliments Keri! It was a lot of fun to make!

      Reply
  5. SheilaG @ Plum Doodles says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    Great idea, Heather- it’ll be such a great memory box, inside and out!

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    • Heather SettingforFour says

      May 29, 2013 at 1:46 am

      I think my hubs is really going to enjoy it Sheila!

      Reply
  6. Stephanie Chan says

    May 28, 2013 at 4:21 am

    Love this, Heather! What a great idea for a Father’s Day gift.

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      May 29, 2013 at 1:47 am

      Thanks Stephanie!

      Reply
  7. Courtney says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    Great Father’s Day Gift, idea! I love that you can personalize it with a map that has special meaning.

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      May 29, 2013 at 1:48 am

      Thanks Courtney – it’s such a fun, graphic way to diy a keepsake box!

      Reply
  8. Artsy Chicks Rule says

    May 28, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    What a great gift idea Heather! Love it…thanks so much for sharing it!
    Nancy

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    • Heather SettingforFour says

      May 29, 2013 at 1:49 am

      I’m so glad you like it Nancy!

      Reply
  9. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    May 28, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    This is such a neat idea… the possibilities are endless!! Thanks for sharing!

    Take care,

    Trish

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    • Heather SettingforFour says

      May 29, 2013 at 1:41 am

      Thanks Trish! I’m so glad you like it! An easy and fun project to make!

      Reply
  10. Micki Sellers says

    May 29, 2013 at 1:08 am

    great idea. I really love it. But, you spelled Monogram wrong :/

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      May 29, 2013 at 1:38 am

      I’m glad you like it Micki! Thanks -I fixed it! 😀

      Reply
  11. Cyn says

    May 29, 2013 at 1:18 am

    Love this idea! I can think of lots of applications for it.

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      May 29, 2013 at 1:41 am

      I agree Cyn! I’m hooked on map art now! I want to Mod Podge maps onto everything in my home!

      Reply
  12. Leanne says

    May 30, 2013 at 12:14 am

    This turned out so cute. What a great idea!

    Reply
  13. Erin Spain says

    May 30, 2013 at 2:05 am

    This is so cute! Great job! Might have to make one of these for myself. 🙂

    -Erin @ DIY on the Cheap

    Reply
  14. Jeanne Conroy Monaco says

    May 31, 2013 at 1:33 am

    I love this but you show thumb tacks and rope in items??? what did you use those for?

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      May 31, 2013 at 2:47 am

      Hi Jeanne! I had planned on using the thumb tacks along the lid but then I thought it didn’t give the right effect I was after, so I didn’t use them and the rope is just for photographic effect! Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  15. malia says

    June 1, 2013 at 5:46 am

    Maps are so much fun! Great work Heather! Pinning.

    Reply
  16. Tricia SimplicityInTheSouth says

    June 2, 2013 at 12:53 am

    I love this! Such a great gift idea.

    Reply
  17. lynn cockrell says

    June 2, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    Thanks for sharing this great map box and tutorial!

    Reply
  18. Erin says

    June 2, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    I love maps and monograms – what a great combo! Visiting from I Heart Naptime Sundae Scoop.

    Reply
  19. Chelsea says

    June 3, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    What a fun project! I great gift for a graduate or world traveler. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  20. Debbie @ MeandMyDIY says

    June 4, 2013 at 3:36 am

    Hi Heather, your map box caught my eye over at the Scoop because I’ve been thinking about making one myself. Yours turned out so cute! I just love it. I hadn’t thought to add the monogram, but I love that you did. It looks great. I’m sure your husband will love it. Have a wonderful rest of the week!

    Debbie

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  21. Angela Bishop says

    June 7, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    I think I found our Father’s Day gift! My husband is a geography major and makes maps for a living. I know he would just love this.

    Reply
    • Heather SettingforFour says

      June 8, 2013 at 11:25 pm

      Ow wow – that would be perfect then!!! Have fun making it Angela! Let me know what he thinks of it too!!!!

      Reply
  22. Jen says

    June 12, 2013 at 3:24 am

    Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing. =)

    Reply
  23. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    June 15, 2013 at 1:08 am

    I love decoupage boxes and this one is unique with its map covering! So cute.

    Reply
  24. Debbie Borthwick says

    August 22, 2013 at 2:58 am

    I’m a map nut, I can spend hours browsing maps online and have a large collection of the fold out ones. This is such a neat idea! And, I can see our village on the side of your keepsake box! lol
    Debbie 🙂

    Reply
  25. Suzanne says

    January 28, 2017 at 8:48 pm

    I love these ideas for boxes. I’m definitely going to do this!

    Reply

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