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Turn old maps into treasure with DIY handmade photo frame tutorial

Every time we go on a trip, old maps are essential items for us, but when we come back from the trip, can we just throw them into the trash can? The production department shares a DIY photo frame tutorial for old maps. In four simple steps, you can bring old maps back to life and frame those beautiful moments with your photos.

Turn old maps into treasure with DIY handmade photo frame tutorial

Materials required for old map DIY photo frame: photo frame, old map, pencil, scissors, double-sided tape

Turn old maps into treasure with DIY handmade photo frame tutorial

Steps to DIY photo frame from old map:

Step 1. Use a pencil to draw the size of the outer frame of the photo album on the old map along the photo frame. Then use a ruler to measure the edge of the photo frame. Draw the size of the inner frame of the photo frame. Leave an edge aside, outside the inner frame and the outer frame. Draw two more borders respectively, as shown below

Turn old maps into treasure with DIY handmade photo frame tutorial

Step 2. Cut the photo frame according to the size drawn in step 1. Leave room for folding inside and outside, and cut the inner corners. www.diyju com

Turn old maps into treasure with DIY handmade photo frame tutorial

Step 3. Place the photo frame on the old map according to the cutting position, and stick double-sided tape on the reserved edge of the old map.

Turn old maps into treasure with DIY handmade photo frame tutorial

Step 4. Glue the edge of the double-sided tape along the edge of the photo frame, and press the crease firmly. A photo frame full of commemoration is created. Put the photos brought back from this trip. Didn’t it make all the friends’ eyes light up?

Turn old maps into treasure with DIY handmade photo frame tutorial

Okay, our old maps have turned money into treasure. This DIY handmade photo frame tutorial ends here. Use old maps and photos to keep the unforgettable memories of your travels!

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