I did it Cheaper! Wall Clock

By now you all know how I love maps, and that they are part of the decor in our family room.  A few weeks ago hubby mentioned that it would be nice to have a clock in the family room.  Well, I knew just what I wanted.  So I started scouring the 'net, and I found lots of beautiful clocks.

Like this one, too modern, and cost $31.98 plus $12 shipping!

and this one, which I really loved, that was $24.99 with $10 shipping

or this one, for $82 plus $12 shipping.

 However, I just couldn't pay the price.  Some weren't bad, but when you added shipping, well they weren't so affordable.   I was cleaning out one of the storage cubbies and I came across a basic, boring clock.  It was a wedding gift, so we've had it for almost 9 years now, and never used it.  Not sure why.  Anyhow, here is what it started out like.

Then I raided my map stash for the perfect map.  I wanted a map that was familiar, someplace I knew well, or had visited.  I ended up choosing a map of Virginia.  It shows a good portion of the state, mostly the Tidewater area.  This map had good colors and contrast.
Here is what the clock looks like now!

I really love how it turned out!  The best part? I didn't cost me a thing!  I already had everything on hand.  That's the best kind of project!!  Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to post a tutorial so you too can do your own clock!
Melissa
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