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I've been working on more banners this week

and loved these map pages that were at the back of old dictionary.

Instead of spraypaint,

this time I used a stencil sponge to dab the paint on.

No chance of overspray onto the pages this way.

Sometimes the paint went under the edge of the stencil a little,

but I'm not going for a perfect look - or I'd just use a printer.

It took a little longer, but I'm pleased with the results

and it's less expensive than spray paint.

The rick rack was super old, but never taken out of the package.

It was marked 8 cents from Penney's!

I added reinforcement labels to the back so the pages don't tear.

Here's the 2 whole world pages.

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Parties I Visit...in totally random order!

Market Monday - http://mollysusanstrong.blogspot.com/
The Crafty Blog Stalker - http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/
Feathered Nest Friday - http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/
Open House Party Thursday - http://onsuttonplace.blogspot.com/
Show & Share - http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/
Transformation Thursday - http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/
Vintage Inspiration Friday - http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/
Frugal Friday - http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/
Strut Your Stuff Thursday - http://www.somewhatsimple.com/
Furniture Feature Friday - http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/
Motivate Me Monday - http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/
Metamorphosis Monday - http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
Tell Me Tuesday - http://jaysonandashley.blogspot.com/
How To's Day - http://theletteredcottage.net/
Sunday Spotlight - http://www.sassysites.blogspot.com/
Make Something Monday - http://sarahndipities.blogspot.com/
Market Yourself Monday - http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/
Wow Me Wednesday - http://gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com/
Take a Look Tuesday - http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/
Tuesday Talent Show - http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/
Wow Us Wednesdays - http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/
Potpourri Friday - http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/