DIY: One-of-a-kind Trip Map gift

Have you taken the trip of a lifetime? Know someone who has? Remember that special time with a one-of-a-kind personal trip map! Relatives of mine just returned from a two week visit to Italy. To help them remember their journey, I created these personal maps.

Maps are wonderful! They come in many different forms, from a classic Rand McNally to beautiful vintage designs. Many of these can be found free on the internet and printed onto your choice of paper. There are many ways to execute this DIY depending on your personal skill level.

• The above map was created starting with a clip art line drawing of Italy and I refined it by tracing over a map that I found on the internet.
• Kathleen at Twig and Thistle suggested using a postcard and stitching their journey in her Oh The Places You'll Sew post featuring postcards from Uncommon Goods.
• Simply find a map and a nice fine point Sharpie and sketch the path. Maybe even write a short reminder note of an event that happened at each stop. {These wedding invitation maps found via Brooklyn Bride may give you some inspiration.} 
• Have your kids draw or use stickers to illustrate on a map what they remember along the way. 
• Finish it off with a simple frame and a handwritten note and you have a one-of-a-kind personal trip map!

Have a great weekend everyone! Maybe you should take a trip...