Back in April, I wrote a post about a weathered and worn vintage globe that I rescued from Goodwill. With plans of giving it a facelift, I decided to get crafty this week and perform its transformation.
Like my globe, a 1950s primer called We Are Neighbors had seen better days. So I had no problem with taking the book apart to use its vintage illustrations in my project. I particularly liked the images of neighbors near a picket fence and all the activity that went on around it.
I carefully cut out my favorite images with an X-acto knife. Then I dug out a jar of Mod Podge from my supply closet and the fun began — decoupaging the paper ephemera so it circled the globe in an interesting fashion.
I added words here and there to drive home the message that, around the world, we are all neighbors sharing the same home — dear old Mother Earth.
I'm so pleased with my altered art globe. How do you like it?
I hope you have a nice weekend. Looks like we're in for some sun here — at last!
Susan
I ADORE your altered globe! I have a couple I've picked up that I've been looking for a project to do with them. I love this. Now I just need to find a book like yours! What a fabulous job you did. (And of course, I pinned it!)
Posted by: Janelle | June 15, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Thanks Janelle! :)
Posted by: Susan | June 15, 2012 at 12:07 PM
It's adorable!! Very crafty of you Susan. I'm sure you are going to enjoy it.
Kristy
Posted by: Kristy L. | June 15, 2012 at 04:41 PM
This is one of cutest ideas I have seen in a long time!!!! So perfectly fun! I am going to look for a book like that and a globe....Yours is so sweet! Thank you for this post! Sandy @ 521 Lake Street
Posted by: Sandy McClay | June 15, 2012 at 05:40 PM
Brilliant! I'm inspired to do the same with my globe too.
Posted by: Kim Kenward | June 15, 2012 at 06:15 PM
What a fantastic Idea! I love the result.
Posted by: Ruth | June 17, 2012 at 05:00 AM
wow! I really like that!
Posted by: Linda Poteet | June 17, 2012 at 07:26 PM
Susan that is the cutest idea. I love all the little children of the world are all
friends. That's the way it should be.
You did a good job!
Posted by: Elsie | June 17, 2012 at 10:38 PM
Susan, I have to say this is my favorite craft project that you've done so far. What a cute idea and it came out so nice. Love it.
Posted by: Leslie | June 18, 2012 at 03:50 PM