Heart-Shaped Map Basket
This heart-shaped map basket is a one of a kind piece made from folded and glued strips of an old map of Philadelphia that I wove into the painted metal frame. This piece took about four hours to make in my home studio. I made this piece for the same reason I make all of my crafts: I love to work with paper, and I hate to see anything go to waste, especially if I know it has real potential to be beautiful. The map was one in a lot of maps given to me by a freecycler. The basket was a thrift store purchase. It has a shabby chic feel that reminds me of country living or a beach house.
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I make upcycled coasters, beads, boxes, notebooks, bookmarks, vases, bowls, and whatever else peaks my interest. If you can modify it with paper, I'm interested. I craft mostly out of magazine and glue, but I also use salvaged, thrifted and gifted materials with a few items being purchased new (e.g. paper, tape, rivets, thread). Items are sealed, covered, or laminated to ensure durability.
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