Not Xyron But Should Be! Map A Lamp!

Hey there! 

This week I was inspired by the Xyron board on Pinterest

Not Xyron But Should be- so I thought I would TACKLE this

Map Lampshade project....

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/74872412528186866/

After a few fails (on my part) I finally got it! LOL

First of all I could not find a vintage map anywhere and trust me I looked!

So I decided to distress my own map using Spritz in brown and a light

dusting of gold spray paint because I wanted it shimmery too. 

 After it dried I crinkled it a bit because I wanted an artsy textured feel.

Then I cut it into 9" strips. 

 I ran the strips through my Xyron 9" Creative Station 

(which by the way EVERY home needs one!)

 I then peeled the clear plastic adhesive film off and tore the 

map into strips and applied. I did it in strips because #1 I could not find a straight 

lampshade. #2 I wanted more texture on the shade. 

I actually love the textured result- very artsy! :) 

What do you think??

It literally took me an hour when I got it all figured out.

Happy Friday friends~

Products Used:Xyron 9" Creative Station , Maps, Paper lampshade.