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Upcycled Globe: I Love You Around the World and Back Again

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!

Valentine's Day Projects 1

House By Hoff | Design Dining and Diapers

Valentine's Day Projects 4

Valentine's Day Projects 2

Valentine's Day Projects3

Me 🙂 | Tiny Sidekick

 

Enjoy,

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  5. [email protected] says

    February 4, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    LOVE 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! 🙂

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  6. Hillcrest Acres says

    February 4, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    Such 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.

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  7. Melissa says

    February 4, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    I 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.

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  14. Annie says

    February 4, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    I 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!

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  19. Krista thehappyhousie says

    February 4, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    I 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!!

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  20. Tasha A. says

    February 4, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    Kris! 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}

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  36. Anonymous says

    February 7, 2014 at 11:18 pm

    I 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!

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  37. Anonymous says

    February 8, 2014 at 11:21 am

    I 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:)

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