GET CRAFTY: DIY TRAVEL MAP FOR $35

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!
I feel very fortunate to have traveled and lived around the world growing up, and for years I wanted to document those places to remember down the road.
After visiting a couple friends' apartments in NYC, I saw they had National Geographic Travel Maps marked with map pins to track the places they had been or hoped to travel to one day.  
I knew I had to have one, but quickly realized they are on the pricey side, starting at $169. Oh my! 
So, since I try to do most things affordably, I decided to make the same map myself.  I was able to make one for $35 by shopping around online and in-stores taking advantage of sales and coupons.  
This project can be customized using any color frame, tacks, map you wish, and only takes about 10 minutes.  Happy Crafting! :) (Project and all images by Liesl Ehardt.)

- In addition to a couple basics like glue/spray adhesive & scissors. 

• National Geographic World Map (I got mine on sale for $6.49 on Amazon)
• Poster Sized (24" x 36") Cork Board (I got mine for $10.49 on Amazon)
• Poster Sized (24" x 36") Frame (I got mine on clearance for $12.99 at Michael's.) - You can also use this 40% Off Coupon in-store or online for Michael's)
• 1/8" Map Tacks (I got gold ones on sale via Amazon for $4.99/box of 100.) - Similar Gold Tacks HERE)  _______________________________________________________________ Total Price (including pins) = $35

⤷ update: using spray adhesive, rather than a glue stick,

holds more evenly over time.

- You will discard the glass, but be careful, the sides of it will be sharp.

- This step is optional and you can type out (in any font/color you wish) what you want your map to say, or simply leave it as is.

- Feel free to use any color(s) tacks you wish, even marking where you have been in a different color than the places you have lived and/or wish to visit/live. 

- Simply add new pins as you continue your world travels and adventures.