15 of the Best Ways to Upcycle Old Maps

If you travel frequently, you eventually find a pile of maps sitting in a drawer or box somewhere. They can be hard to throw away, even if they’re way outdated and worn out. Instead of getting rid of them completely, you can save their beauty and nostalgic value by upcycling the map pages into something new.

The Best Ways to Upcycle Old Maps

1. Envelopes

via La Petite Fabrique

2. Heart-Shaped Confetti

via Crafty Clementine

3. Origami Earrings

via Paper Affection

4. Lunch Bag

via Salt Attic

5. Ornament

via Granny Panty Designs

6. Stickers

via Magpie & Max

7. Wall Art

via Darcy Woodcraft

via Hook U Up Custom Crafts

8. Coasters

via The Knick Knackery

9. Notebook Covers

via Marmalime

10. Magnets

via Doodle Daisy

via Reminiscence Papers

11. Banners

via Palimpsestic

12. Unique Labels

via A Tinch of Design

13. Gift Bows

via Copple Shop

14. Decorative Luggage Tags

via Zero Names Left

15. Necklaces

To show where your heart is.

via Bowie & Francesca

via e.kate designs

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