Decorating Kids Rooms With Maps!

Kimba from A Soft Place To Land adorned her sons room with this wall map. Such a classic look with classic colors! Kimba describes her sons room, "He is into geography right now and when I saw this earth-toned map at National Geographic, I knew it would be perfect for his bedroom.We're both thrilled with the result. He loves identifying where all of our friends and family live and I love that it's fun and stylish for a kid's bedroom without being a cartoon character that he won't like in a year."

Kimba also shows how to frame the map with a step-by-step tutorial.  

World map hung in teen room.

teen boys map room

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Paint color on wall is Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind #805

Learning tool fabric map with velcro for interactive learning play.

World Map Wall Mural Laminated

National Geographic Executive World Map Wall Mural

Vinyl Wall Art Decal Sticker World Map Globe Earth Country

Ahoy Matey! -It's A Pirate Birthday Party

Looking for pirate party ideas for your young swashbuckler? Here are some fabulous ideas for a pirate themed event.  Michelle from Vintage Junky created this pirate pennant, x marks the spot (on the mailbox) and the "bedsheet" sails.

Sheets purchased from goodwill make perfect "sails" on top of the pergola.

One fabulous mom made these favor bags.  Polaroid photos were taken of each guest and then attached to their goodie bag.

Another idea from One Fabulous Mom a pirate "watermelon" ship. A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!

 

Pirate cupcakes

Kira from Tangarang created this too-fun treasure map. The coolest thing about this map - is she offers a printable blank map and also a printable sheet with items you might have in your yard so you can customize your own pirate treasure map.

Check out Kira's blog for a printable to iron-on pirate loot bags or t-shirts.

 

Pirate birthday party printable download 

Great idea for a pirate photo op.

Rain gutter regatta is a perfect activity for a pirate party. I remember wanting to do this activity when I was a cub scout leader - we ended up doing pinewood derby instead. Here's how it works - boats are raced in a standard rain gutter that is ten feet long and filled to the top with water. The gutters are placed on saw horses. Boats are propelled by the kids blowing on the sail, either directly or through a drinking straw.

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How to make a pirate bottle....

Chica and Jo show how to make a pirate bottle party invitation

This talented dad created this very cool pirate ship out of cardboard.

The same dad made a pinata pirate ship...

How to make a pirate ship pinata

Pirate Coins and Pouch(B443)

Kid's Tattered Pirate brown

Pirate (Skull and Crossbones) Flag - 3 foot by 5 foot Polyester

Inflatable Pirate Ship Cooler

Pirate Party Invitation In A Bottle

Bubbles in Sword

We know kids love adventure, enjoy dressing up and of course all love a treasure hunt - hope you enjoyed all the pirate ideas.

Clever Wall Decor

Loving the alphabet wall! Lisman Studios of Utah created this A-Z wall with letters found at various retail locations/stores. I really enjoyed looking at the creativity of all the letters - especially "O" and "W". Wouldn't this wall be tremendous in a playroom, nursery or kids room?

Framed airplane illustrations.

An old screen door and empty film reels make for a clever wall hanging.

 Framed wallpaper from DIY ideas -  found via room remix

Photography: Stacey Brandford

Wallpaper headboard framed with white trim.  Easy way to change the headboard look - just wallpaper over the old paper. Found via room remix. 

Pottery Barn designers created this montage of silhouettes of animals, kids and a monogram all framed in black - clever! Image from here.