mapping europe (a d.i.y. project)

April 1, 2011
david's 22nd birthday present
the beginning
coloring in
cutting photos
mapping everything out
close ups of england, belgium, netherlands, and germany
close ups of france and austria
For David's birthday, I wanted to commemorate the time we spent in Europe last spring and summer. Although I wanted to do something like this, I have limited experience with Adobe Illustrator. Instead, I took a black and white photocopy of an old Europe map, colored it, and added mini photos of each city we were in together. It's really simple, but I love the way it turned out. And to think: this time last year we were just heading to Salzburg!
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23 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    awww this is the cutest!

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  2. Jenni Austria GermanyApril 1, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    cutest idea ever! and salzburg, ahhhhhhh (you knew it was coming).

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  3. AlexaApril 1, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    What a cute idea!! I foresee a weekend project for myself :)

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  4. thobekaApril 1, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    what a sweet idea!!

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  5. JasminApril 1, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    this is such a cute idea and looks so perfect! awww what a special present x

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  6. Kalei's Best FriendApril 1, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    smart idea!

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  7. AlexApril 1, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    What a cute idea!! Love it.

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  8. Love or NothingApril 1, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    i love this idea! so creative. and i love your blog. your life looks amazing :)

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  9. AshleyApril 1, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    This is the sweetest thing ever! Love this idea :) You are so creative!!! <3

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  10. StellaApril 1, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Oh wow, this is really cute. I may totally steal this idea. :)

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  11. cbApril 1, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    this is such a great great idea! i love it so much! it would be great to put my pictures up of when i was 11 and then go back now and go to the same places and have a before and after picture! oh man i gotta go back to europe now!!

    xo,
    cb

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  12. kimbirdyApril 1, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    oh i adore this idea! what a fun way to hold on to those memories, and such a great gift!

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  13. MaddyApril 1, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    great idea, and each pic is so cute. i love you two, really. you're cute.

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  14. AngelaBethApril 1, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Oh Celeste it's beautiful! He's so lucky to have you. You guys are adorable. :)

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  15. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    what an awesome idea! you also look cute in your glasses!

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  16. LaneApril 1, 2011 at 6:30 PM

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  17. *M*April 1, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    I love love LOVE this!!! I just might steal your idea! ;)

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  18. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    How pretty Celeste! i really like it :)

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  19. RhianneApril 2, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I think its prettier for not being in photoshop

    what an amazing present :)

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  20. Brenna [fabuleuxdestin]April 4, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    that turned out great! after I travel I always make collages out of maps. I should start adding pictures too!

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  21. mysterymoorApril 7, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    This is such a good idea Celeste! I will add it to my weekly links when I return to the blogging world for sure! Hope all is well xxx

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  22. yours truly, melissaApril 7, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    love this! and how neat that you two have been to all those places together. amazing!

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  23. Laura HDecember 26, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    OMG favorite post EVER!!!!
    I love it!!!
    I am going to do one and give it to myself as a birthday present!

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