Designer: Amber Packer, Featured Collection: So Sophie
I demonstrated this project this morning on Good Things Utah. This map is a beautiful home decor item, a fun way to help children know where they are going on a road trip this summer and a great help for your 5th grade child who will be studying the United States. Or, if your family is scattered across the U.S., add push pins and string to help your children know where they all are.
**This project is perfect no matter what country you call home. I simply searched the internet for an outline map of the United States. I’m sure you could find a map of your home.
Fun story: Neal came up to me as I was finishing and told me this was a “cool” project. He then asked me what I was going to do with it when today’s segment was over. I asked him if he wanted it and, YES, he does! It looks like this has found a home. Although, I may need the map somewhere that I can see it since Geography was definitely NOT my best subject in school. Shhhh… that’s our secret!
If you’d like to make your own, all you have to do is click here to download the instructions: Download 2010_07_15_MME_Map of America.
When the video of today’s segment is available, I’ll add the the video to the left column on this blog. You can also click here to read the segment on the Good Things Utah website.
p.s. Make sure you visit the My Mind’s Eye blog tomorrow!
Amber, I saw Fancy Melissa's version of the US and had to come and give you some love for a wonderful project idea and for sharing your resources!
Posted by: Ruth G | February 18, 2012 at 06:29 AM
This is such an amazing project! Wow! I totally want to do this! Thanks for the inspo!
Posted by: Bethany Kartchner | July 22, 2010 at 06:12 PM
I'm not even American and I love this!
Posted by: Dana | July 21, 2010 at 08:57 PM
Love it so I made my own!!
http://upload.acherryontop.com/gallery_viewer/,314749,cid,,0,,130263
Thanks for the great idea!
Posted by: AmyT | July 21, 2010 at 02:58 PM
Cool play on your name for your blog title. I love these new collections, pickmepickmepickme!
Posted by: Kate B | July 16, 2010 at 08:02 PM
Oh Wow! This is a great project but not for me with my ADD :)
Posted by: Tammy | July 16, 2010 at 01:26 PM
I saw this on the MME blog. This is absolutely stunning work. Love the colors & papers you chose to work with. I want one!!!
Posted by: Amy S. | July 16, 2010 at 12:29 PM
That is so awesome, Amber! I LOVE it! :D
Posted by: Mandi | July 16, 2010 at 05:03 AM