I was so intrigued when I saw some wooden letters decoupaged with maps on House of 34 and decided to make a set for a gift. However, the birthday guy is an amazing photographer who creatively explores the city of Philadelphia with all of its amazing architecture, landmarks, murals, and street art. So . . . I printed off some of my favorite Instagram photos he’s shared on FB and cut out different bits to create a “Mod Podge collage” on each letter instead. I love that I can show him how proud I am of him . . . and it was fun, too! ♥ P.S. You can follow on Instagram at mr_fisher. And Ashley Bollinger has some other fun Instagram art projects here.
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LOVE this! My pot of Mod Podge is always at the ready for a new project!!
Thank you! 🙂 I hadn’t used Mod Podge in Y-E-A-R-S . . . but I will now!!! 🙂
Q – Our grandma used mod podge on everything! 😎 Can’t use it without thinking of her. She was a 1st grade teacher and quite crafty.
Aww . . . I taught first grade too!!! And we do love our crafts! 🙂
superb! i do the same with old music sheets!
I should do something with music sheets for my favorite little piano student, my granddaughter Ally! Thank you for the idea! 🙂
What a great idea!
Thank you, Marti! Love your fun cupcakes, too! 🙂
Love the letters!! Thanks for the mention too!
You’re very welcome, Laurie! I always get good ideas from your blog! 🙂
That is so cool!!!!
Thank you, Lisa! 🙂
This looks absolutely fantastic! With my fave colors even 🙂 i’m sure the Bday guy will be thrilled with that! It really looks like professional store bought art… Tell us how he will react to his gift please!!!!
Thank you! He opened it last night . . . and I *think* it was love at first sight! 🙂
Cool!!! 🙂
What a wonderful idea! I have seen those letters about for ages and other than names always been a little stumped. PROM springs to mind Or MARRIED or LOVE 🙂 will store this one in my memory banks 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
You’re very welcome! I can’t wait to see what you make! 🙂
Very cool, sis! A nice homage to the photographer’s skills and taste! Love you – Yr Sis
Thank you, Susan! xoxoxo
Great idea! I’ve been seeing a lot if map-related art lately, and yours is a fantastic example!
Thank you! 🙂
This is awesome!!
Thank you! It sure was fun! 🙂
This is such a cute idea!
I LOVE Philly. I don’t get there as much as I’d like, which is sad considering it’s only a 30 minute drive, haha.
I love it, too! I’ve been there four times so far. The art is AMAZING!!! 🙂
sure gives me an idea for a few gifts…THANKS!
You’re SO welcome, Marilyn! 🙂
What a great idea. Handmade gifts are the best, and personalizing them make them extra special. I know he will appreciate these! ~ Vickie
Thank you, Vickie! 🙂
what a fun idea! I love it!!
Thank you, Jennie! I’ll bet you could come up with something with your amazing photos, too! 🙂
I’ve already got a few ideas 🙂
Love this. What a great project.
Regards Florence x
Thank you, Florence! 🙂
I love what you have done, and I followed your link, thanks 🙂 You are always coming up with the greatest ideas……..I see this as one for the holidays, I am glad my family doesn’t blog or read my blog, lol
I have to hold some of my blog posts back until I’ve given the gifts! In this case, I texted and *nagged* Bradley to please open his gift early because I couldn’t wait for him to see it! Silly me!!! 🙂
I love this! It might be a fun way to make a wall of vacation photos, too.
What a great idea, Sarah! 🙂
Absolutely LOVE this! What a wonderful and thoughtful gift!
Thank you! It was fun to make AND to give away! 🙂
This is such a fun idea and your project came out amazing! I’m continually looking for ideas for my instagram photos and I think this one is brilliant. Can’t wait to try it out!
Yay! I think the sky is the limit on letters and/or words that connect to particular photos in a special way. I can’t wait to see what you make! 🙂
This is so cool! I absolutely love how it ended up. I may be stealing this idea soon! 🙂
Go for it! Everything on Pillows A-La-Mode is for sharing! 🙂 Can’t wait to see yours! 🙂
Lovely!
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I love love LOVE this! My parents live near Philadelphia actually. I’ll have to show them this. Furthermore, I’m going to have to actually DO this! Thank you for the idea! I’m going to have to start collecting pictures of Atlanta! And it was soo sweet to tag me 🙂 Thank you 🙂
You’re SO welcome, Ashley! I can’t WAIT to see yours! Have fun!!! 🙂 Best, Katherine
What a fun idea and so personal too…love it:-)
Thank you! He really likes them, too! 🙂
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