Anyway, I like what InkWhimsy has done with these old maps - upcycled them into sweet heart stickers. Maps don't need to be read. They need to be enjoyed for their pretty colors and organic lines.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Off the Map and Upcycled Goodies
Geography is so not my thing. I know where the important things are on a map - like the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Hawaii - but ask me where Egypt is and all I can tell you is that it's somewhere "over there." I seriously used to dread being confronted with one of those tv or news shows that likes to test people's knowledge of current events. They would be like, "Hi there! Were currently doing a survey to gauge how smart the average American is. Can you tell us where Venezuela is on this unmarked map?" ... Silence... After staring open mouthed and wide eyed for about 20 seconds, I would gracefully pivot on my heel, smile, and RUN! You'll never know how stupid I am America! NEVER! Hahahaha! Ahem, well, I guess now you know.
Anyway, I like what InkWhimsy has done with these old maps - upcycled them into sweet heart stickers. Maps don't need to be read. They need to be enjoyed for their pretty colors and organic lines.
Anyway, I like what InkWhimsy has done with these old maps - upcycled them into sweet heart stickers. Maps don't need to be read. They need to be enjoyed for their pretty colors and organic lines.
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I used to be the same way - my geographical ignorance was something about which I was supremely ashamed, embarrassed, and worried of being found out. These days I'm a bit more knowledgeable, but I totally agree with you that, on top of being great sources of information, maps can be gorgeous works of art. These are great stickers and hopefully they can help us all get a better sense of geography while they help us pretty up our lives!
What a neat idea! Can just see these as decorative accents at a travel-themed bridal shower!
GREAT idea!
Back when I was in college and my International Studies professor had the audacity to give us a blank map of Europe to label on our exams (sure, I knew where England, France, Spain and Italy are, but you want me to label all the former Yugoslav states?), this website was my savior: http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/
Thank you for all the comments! I'm especially glad to know I'm not the only one who stinks at geography! :)
@Anna - thank you for the link - what a great site!
It is not becoming of you to write about your egregious failure in Geography. Maybe if you didn't know where Papa New Guinea was, but Venezuela...?
Maybe you should keep these thing to yourself :)
@Anon- Ooooh! Snarky! Thanks for the concerned advice.
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