DIY World Globe from a Thrift Store Light Globe
DIY World Globe Decor from a Thrift Store Light Globe
How to - DIY World Globe
Have you ever been wandering around the aisles at the thrift store and come across a stack or bin filled with light globes and thought, what could I do with one of those? Well, I think that every time I see those old castaway light globes and on one particular day I came across an orb-shaped one and it hit me! DIY World Globe.
I started with this light globe ~ less than $2.00 ~ as my inspiration.
Supplies:
Light globe
Linen paper (2 sheets) - I used linen paper to give the map some texture and linen paper is slightly thicker than regular paper and works better with the ink and Mod Podge combo
Polyconic (click to choose and then save as to your computer ~ One and Two) ~ these will fit a 16 inch in diameter globe. If you have a larger one you can adjust the size of these accordingly in a photo editing program. If you have any questions, just ask me!
Sharp small scissors
Paintbrush or sponge brush
Color printer
How to Make Your DIY Globe
1. Wash and dry your globe.
2. Print out polyconic maps (one and two). 
3. Cut out maps and set aside.
4. Cover one half of the light globe at a time with Mod Podge and apply your maps a little at a time starting at the center and working up gently bring the points together as you go along then smoothing out to the bottom. Make sure you apply the right side up! Since the bottom is open you will not be able to meet your map points as you did on the top but that's okay. Once everything is dry use a razor to evenly cut the bottom all the way around.
5. Once you have applied the entire map go over everything with Mod Podge and a paint brush.
6. Allow to dry.
7. Use the Gold Sharpie to color the rim at the bottom
and to add a heart over the area you call home.
I placed my globe on an antique stamp holder that I purchased at my local Thrift Store a few years ago but.....
it also looks fine as a stand-alone decoration.
If Thrifty Style is your thing check out all of the other inspiration from the Thrifty Style Team members below!
What a fun idea Mary Beth! I love it!!
Thanks so much, Cindy!
What????? Who knew? That’s awesome.
Thank you, Deborah!
What a great idea Mary Beth! It looks fantastic!
Thanks so much, Vanessa!
What a creative idea! Love it!
Thank you so much, Michelle!
Mary Beth that is adorable! I just did a hanging globe light this week too! I love your thrifty makeover!
Thank you so much, Susan! I'm going to have to stop on over and check out your hanging globe light.
Holy Mole! I learned something today! I've never even heard of a polyconic map before! So impressed with your resourcefulness!
Thank you, Courtenay! I didn't know that's what that kind of map was called either. I had to look it up. 😉
Oh Mary Beth! This is SO cool! I cannot wait to show the boys. They will LOVE it!
Thank you, Kristi! xo
Oh my WORLD!!! That is such a cool idea.
Thanks so much, Julie!
All I can think of is. WOW! This is SO impressive. I never is a million years would have thought of doing this. And you did it perfectly Mary Beth! Thanks for the detailed tutorial.
I am so glad you like it, Meegan! Thank you. xo
oh , how clever and creative is this! love it!
Thank you so much, Laura!
HA! I've got the same light globe, it's last transformation was into the head of a snowman.
I love snowmen! I'll bet your light globe guy is adorable!