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Decoupage Ideas – Vintage Map Table Top

August 25, 2017 By Kim

I am always looking for Decoupage Ideas!

It’s no secret that my new obsession is using mod podge to decoupage my vintage maps on everything I can think of. I have so many decoupage ideas swimming around in my head that if you’re looking for ideas on what to decoupage, check out my trash can! I tend to over do everything.  Like my love of numbers.  Right now my house is full of vintage maps and numbers. I LOVE maps and globes. If you do too, then check out this post on 18 of the Best DIY Globe Projects! 

Decoupage Ideas

I’ve been dying to decoupage this little side table for a couple of years.  I finally did it!  I love it! It’s not perfect…….a few tiny bubbles…….but it’s perfect to me.

How to Decoupage a Table

I found this table at our local antique mall.  Perfect to decoupage. I love the base which ironically is very similar to my dining room table legs. Reminds me of bell bottom pants.

 

Decoupage Ideas - Vintage Map Table Top | Mod Podge your table top with a vintage map. See more on Today's Creative Life

On a whim, I carried this baby upstairs to my craft room, wiped the dust off and started brushing on the Mod Podge.  Within minutes, I had a new table.  I used the outdoor Mod Podge for the top layer.  I figured it would seal it better.

I called my son in to look at it because I knew he would think his mom was all cool……..his words were “so……you just……..(snapped)  did this?”  That made me feel like superwoman because we should all base our value on what a 13-year-old boy thinks of our craft projects.

Decoupage Ideas - Vintage Map Table Top | Mod Podge your table top with a vintage map. See more on Today's Creative Life

I think it’s the perfect way to add vintage charm and a little bit of blue into my home.

Decoupage Ideas - Vintage Map Table Top | Mod Podge your table top with a vintage map. See more on Today's Creative Life

 

If you like this table, then you’d love these DIY Map Coasters too!

How to Decoupage Tutorial

  1. I first cleaned the top of the table and made sure it was dry.
  2. I cup my map to the size needed.
  3. I just used the regular formula Matte formula of Mod Podge.
  4. I brushed on a coat of Mod Podge onto the top of my table where I wanted the map to go.
  5. I laid the map on top and then brushed more mod podge on the top of the map. It may look cloudy, but it will dry clear.
  6. I should have used a rolling brayer to reduce the amount of wrinkling.
  7. Let it dry overnight before placing anything on top.

Supplies needed:

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  • Mod Podge Matte Formula
  • Vintage Maps or decorative paper
  • Foam brushes
  • brayer

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Since 2007, Kim has been sharing tips and tutorials on how to live a creative life. Owner/Founder of Today's Creative Blog and InspirationDIY.com where inspiration happens everyday! From the Pacific Northwest, Kim is a busy mom who adores her teen son, her middle aged husband and is constantly wiping the muddy paws of her adorable Labradoodle Maybelline. In her spare time, she teaches fitness classes and loves to decorate with thrift store bargains. You can also find Kim once a month on Portland's AMNW Morning show as their "creative expert". Life is more fun when it's creative!
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Since 2007, Kim has been sharing tips and tutorials on how to live a creative life. Owner/Founder of Today's Creative Blog and InspirationDIY.com where inspiration happens everyday!
From the Pacific Northwest, Kim is a busy mom who adores her teen son, her middle aged husband and is constantly wiping the muddy paws of her adorable Labradoodle Maybelline. In her spare time, she teaches fitness classes and loves to decorate with thrift store bargains. You can also find Kim once a month on Portland's AMNW Morning show as their "creative expert".

Life is more fun when it's creative!

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Comments

  1. Marianne says

    March 25, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    Hi! It looks great! If you want to get rid of bubbles pop them with a pin and put some of the Mod Podge underneath and it should lay flat. Also when you do your next project with a map if you use a brayer or an old rolling pin it will help to not have these bubbles. You can use acrylic paint sealer and the finish isn’t as sticky as Mod Podge. All Purpose Sealer by Jo Sonja is a good one. I hope these ideas help you. I used to teach painting and we used these techniques with paper and fabric. Thanks for sharing your blogs with all of us. I enjoy reading what other people are doing.

    • Kim says

      March 25, 2012 at 9:03 pm

      Thanks Marianne, The sealer is a great idea. Thanks for your tips.

    • Johanna says

      May 29, 2012 at 3:39 pm

      I just mod podged my grandbaby’s dresser & found out that the BEST way to prevent bubbles, is to apply the mod podge to the surface until it gets a bit tacky. Then apply the mod podge to the paper. You don’t have to rush to get the paper on. Put it where you want it and smooth it out. You shouldn’t have any trouble with bubbles. When it’s dry, put on a top coat or two. It worked GREAT for me! BTW … the table is REALLY cute!

  2. Jennifer Moore says

    March 25, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Loooove the table! It’s adorable!

  3. Lisa@creative raisins says

    March 25, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    Oh so much better, I love how this looks

  4. Marilyn Beaumont says

    March 25, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    I really like your table. Thank you for the inspiration!

  5. Wendy Myers says

    March 26, 2012 at 2:44 am

    This is awesome, makes me want to head to the restore to pick up one and try myself!

  6. Jenny says

    March 26, 2012 at 7:44 am

    Love it!

  7. Carina says

    March 26, 2012 at 10:19 am

    Your table looks gorgeous. The bubbles just add to the old vintage style. Great job and thanks for sharing.

  8. Hrandica says

    March 26, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Your table looks nice and you did a great job. You can enjoy your work now, looking at it every day.
    Greetings from Europe.

  9. Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

    March 26, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    “So you just (snap) did this?!” HAHAHA, LOVE IT! Your table turned out great! I love how adding something so simple like a map brings color interest to the seating area! I’m pinning & tweeting this one Kim!
    Kim @ Sand & Sisal 🙂

    • Sharyl@Thelittlebrownhouse says

      March 26, 2012 at 5:51 pm

      I love that! I have a thing for maps too – and it looks so good on that table! Great idea!

  10. danielle says

    March 26, 2012 at 5:44 pm

    Love how you transformed the table with a map and mod podge. Brilliant! I’ve been wanting to do something similar with one of those Lack Ikea side tables, but I didn’t know what to put on top. I’ll try the outdoor mod podge. Love it!

  11. Amy Fountain says

    March 26, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    Stylish vintage piece! Looks edgy as well!

  12. Megan says

    March 27, 2012 at 4:33 am

    What a great idea! Thanks for sharing a wonderful tutorial. Megan

  13. Laura says

    March 28, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! Can’t believe your son has such sweet opinions on your work- my boys don’t do that:)

  14. Ruth says

    March 29, 2012 at 5:36 am

    I love this table. It is so sweet. Vintage maps are awesome.
    Ruth

  15. Julie S. says

    April 2, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    I’m starting to catch your addiction to maps…can that be addicting? I love Marianne’s idea about the old rolling pin…but really, I could use my regular rolling pin…it isn’t like I use it for anything else! 😉 The maps make me want to run & get my copy of Flea Market Finds…with all those great colors from the globe, I fell asleep reading it & I’m pretty sure I was dreaming of world travel or at least covering the nightstand I inherited from my grandma with maps!!!

  16. Carol Pellman says

    October 10, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Hi, i too mod podged a map onto a table, but i IRONED my map first to get out the fold marks. It worked perfectly!

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