My daughters mean the world to me and I created something for Valentine’s Day that tells them exactly that – an upcycled painted globe with the words “I Love You Around the World and Back Again”:
I created it using a globe that I had picked up at a garage sale a few years back and had never found a home for. It was a pretty simple project that I worked on with my youngest daughter. First, we used tracing paper to trace the outline of each continent:
Then we used the side of a crayon to rub over the traced continents so you can tell where the bumpy, mountainous regions and the lines of your globe are – this will help you figure out where the continents go after your globe is painted.
Once all of the continents were traced and cut out of the tracing paper, I painted the globe using a coat of primer and two coats of black paint. I used black because I wanted to create a chalkboard-like look with the black background and white outlined continents but you can paint your globe any color that you want. I also prettied up the base with some gold Rub ‘n Buff:
Using the crayon rubbings as your guide to where to place each continent, we found their homes (which was much easier than expected) and traced around the continents with a white paint pen:
Once the continents were traced, I freehanded a few of the bigger islands and then added my Valentine’s message with gold and red paint pens:
My daughters aren’t fans of everything that I craft but they love their globe! And I love that while it’s a sweet thing to gift around Valentine’s Day, it isn’t so “Valentinesy” that it can’t be displayed year-round.
It would be super cute in a nursery, don’t you think?
Want some more Valentine’s Day gift ideas? You’re in luck – I’m teaming up with 13 super crafty ladies to bring you 14 creative Valentine’s Day project and gifts ideas that I think you’ll love. The links to each project is under the image – hop on over to their blogs to check them out!
House By Hoff | Design Dining and Diapers
Me 🙂 | Tiny Sidekick
Enjoy,
Ashley @ The Honest Room says
February 4, 2014 at 10:14 amThis is probably the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Love.
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says
February 4, 2014 at 10:18 amThat globe just makes me smile! Perfect for Valentines Day.
therelishedroost says
February 4, 2014 at 10:45 amI love your globe idea, you are too creative!! Its cool and fun at the same time! Love this giveaway as well!
pam {simple details} says
February 4, 2014 at 11:17 amKris, that is the sweetest gift for your daughter and such a clever idea!!! Thanks for the fun giveaway!!
[email protected] says
February 4, 2014 at 12:21 pmLOVE your adorable globe!!! Great idea! And I could always use some spending money for target (pronounce w/a french accent, but of course). No matter if I only go in for paper towels, my cart ends up full…every time! 🙂
Hillcrest Acres says
February 4, 2014 at 12:58 pmSuch a fabulous giveaway that I would love to win!! I love Target for so many reasons. They are clean, aisles are large, employees are courteous and they have quality merchandise at affordable prices. They also carry the cutest holiday decor items and home merchandise.
Melissa says
February 4, 2014 at 12:20 pmI love Target because of all the awesome decor items at great deals, but mostly because I can buy diapers the cheapest there with my Red Card + rebate offers + coupons. Which hopefully leaves me enough money to buy some of that awesome home decor.
Pattie @ Olla-Podrida says
February 4, 2014 at 1:38 pmI am loving that globe. I have one around here…somewhere…just begging for that type of treatment. Imagine how cute something like this would be in a guest room with a “Welcome” message?!
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
February 5, 2014 at 12:01 amThat would be so cute!!
JC says
February 4, 2014 at 1:45 pmI love Target because it is my one-stop shopping store, it has everything I need with good quality and affordable price.
andie says
February 4, 2014 at 2:34 pmabrennan09@hotmail.com
Good prices, comparable products, unique items and everything all at one place.
Lisa Brown says
February 4, 2014 at 3:24 pmi love target for the brands and prices
[email protected] says
February 4, 2014 at 5:39 pmThis is the most unique Valentine project that I have ever seen! Great job!I am so glad to have you in the bunch!
Tiera Oliver says
February 4, 2014 at 7:47 pmWho doesn’t love Target? They have THE. CUTEST. STUFF.
Annie says
February 4, 2014 at 8:47 pmI love Target for its current styles and the value I get for my dollar there. On my travels, when I see a Target I always stop. I never know what I might miss if I don’t go in as things move fast – Target has fabulous merchandise that’s always popular!
Duckie says
February 4, 2014 at 8:53 pmI love this idea! Especially if you mark places where you have been together!
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
February 5, 2014 at 12:04 amOohhh – very cool idea!!
Steve Meyer says
February 4, 2014 at 9:04 pmTarget is my favorite. I routinely take a quick stroll through the aisles with frames, lamps, linens…BTW, using my hubs email since I had a virus. – Kath
Chelsea @ Making Home Base says
February 4, 2014 at 9:06 pmWell I just love this! I have a globe in my garage collecting dust. I’d love to do something like this!
Abby at Just a Girl and Her Blog says
February 4, 2014 at 9:13 pmI LOVE this! So beautiful and creative! I’m sure your daughter will love it too! It was so fun being on this hop with you!
~Abby =)
Krista thehappyhousie says
February 4, 2014 at 9:15 pmI seriously LOVE this Kris. I want to make a chalkboard globe for my boys room and I definitely need to pin and follow your tutorial. It is super cute for V-day or all year round!! Great to be on this blog hop with you- heading up now to make sure I am following you on all your social media!!
Tasha A. says
February 4, 2014 at 10:00 pmKris! This is one of the most creative ideas I have seen in a long time. I love it! So happy to be part of this blog hop with you! Pinning!
– Tasha @ Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body {www.designertrapped.com}
Becky {This Is Happiness} says
February 4, 2014 at 11:28 pmThis is the sweetest Kris! Love that it can be a permanent part of your daughter’s room! So clever sweet friend! XO
April Hoff says
February 5, 2014 at 8:50 amThis is so different than any V-day craft I’ve seen! So cool!!! 🙂
Vel Criste says
February 5, 2014 at 1:11 pmLooks fabulous Kris! Love it!
Meg Brantley says
February 5, 2014 at 1:18 pmTarget ( tar-jay) oh how thy love you. Let me count the way. So many reasons I love Target. Quality products at an affordable price for sure.
Liz says
February 5, 2014 at 4:46 pmOh I love Target, way to much.
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
February 5, 2014 at 5:53 pmWhat a sweet idea! I never would have thought to do the crayon rubbing to get the continents back in the right spot. So smart! And I’m SURE your daughter will want it diplayed all year!
Anonymous says
February 5, 2014 at 7:16 pmI Love how Target has new and trendy home décor for a fraction of the cost of other specialty shops!
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gmk says
February 5, 2014 at 10:40 pmTarget = Everything You Need + Everything You Want + Good Prices!!!!
Megan Walker says
February 5, 2014 at 10:58 pmI love Target because it has such beautiful, graphic pieces for a good price! I love how you link up with other bloggers to offer inspiration. Love reading your blog!
Connor says
February 5, 2014 at 11:21 pmI love Target because I go there for a toothbrush and end up buying a lamp. It’s awesome.
Sarah @ 702 Park Project says
February 6, 2014 at 9:28 amI’ve always been a fan of Target, but they have really stepped up their game lately. Their newer lines, like Threshold and Nate Berkus, are simply amazing! You can get a champagne look on a beer budget! 🙂
Deena S says
February 6, 2014 at 11:19 pmOk, so now I need to thrift for a globe! Thanks so much for the chance to win a Target giftcard!
Loi Thai, Tone on Tone says
February 7, 2014 at 12:54 amLove <3 your globe idea!!! How awesome is that??!!! And now I’m off to enter this giveaway. Wish me luck. xoxox, Loi
Loi Thai, Tone on Tone says
February 7, 2014 at 12:58 amOk – I think my entry posted. Not sure. And sorry if I entered twice. Oopsie. PS -I’m not on Facebook so hope that’s ok.
Kimberley Ellis says
February 7, 2014 at 6:57 pmWell done on the globe. I always stumble on old globes when shopping so now I have a good reason to grab one next time!
Anonymous says
February 7, 2014 at 11:18 pmI love this! I’m definitely going to make this for my daughter. It will be perfect for her since I adopted her from Vietnam, which is almost exactly on the other side of the world from North Carolina, where we live. Thanks for the great idea!
Kris @ Driven by Décor says
February 10, 2014 at 10:53 amIt would be perfect for her – love that idea 🙂
Anonymous says
February 8, 2014 at 11:21 amI love Target because they keep the style fresh and at great prices! I already know what I would buy with my card if I win:)
Anonymous says
February 8, 2014 at 11:59 pmWhat’s not to love about Target…home décor is my fav!
NLR says
February 9, 2014 at 3:11 pmI can usually pick up just about anything there…and their Threshold line!
Meegan says
February 11, 2014 at 10:15 pmI could spend hours in Target. They have everything I want!
Shane Prather says
February 12, 2014 at 10:37 pmThe clothes and shoes!