String Maps

You might think this project would be pretty easy to figure out on your own, and your probably right. But i'll show you how to do it anyway. :)

I could think of no other way than to just freehand the outline of your state or country. The state I chose was Iowa, so it was relatively easy. So use a pencil to outline, then fill the outline with tacks or small nails.

Tie the string securely to a corner nail, and outline the nails. Be sure to wrap the string around each nail, so it doesn't just slip off.

Tie the string very securely to the nail that represents your house.

This part is pretty self explanatory. But be sure to wrap the string around each nail instead of just looping it around it.

Tie the end of the string to your last nail. pretty!

If you choose, write in pencil a word you'd like, and woodburn it. If you dont have a woodburner, just use a soldering iron. Its literally the same thing.

I put a hook on each corner, and tied a string across them.

This is going to be a birthday gift. :) And thats it!