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September 7, 2016 · 49 Comments

Easy (& Adorable!) DIY Globe Art

DIY Projects

Do you ever have things in your house that you buy with every intention of turning it into a cute project and then it just sits in your house for, like, ever and you forget it even exists?

Because I totally do thatย all the time. It’s pathetic, and one thing I’ve been working on lately is actually tackling all of these little projects that I’ve been putting off for years. It’s so silly to procrastinate on them – it’s not like they’re challenging or particularly expensive. I’m just a slacker!

Take, for example, this globe. I actually bought it for a little thrift store challenge that Young House Love hosted ages ago…

I LOVE this globe art! It's so cute and so incredibly easy to make! Learn how to make your own in under and hour and for just a couple of bucks - this is seriously one of the simplest DIY projects ever!

This cute little globe has been sitting in our garage for (literally) years just waiting for me to do something fun with it. I painted the base black right after I got it, and ever since then it has just sat there. So, recently, I decided it was high time I make it cute. I wanted to put it in Jackson’s roomย because he’s got aย tonย of shelves in there and we weren’t doing anything with them.ย It took me under an hour from start to finish to get this project done, so I cannot believe I didn’t take this on sooner!

I LOVE this globe art! It's so cute and so incredibly easy to make! Learn how to make your own in under and hour and for just a couple of bucks - this is seriously one of the simplest DIY projects ever!

I LOVE this globe art! It's so cute and so incredibly easy to make! Learn how to make your own in under and hour and for just a couple of bucks - this is seriously one of the simplest DIY projects ever!

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Turned out pretty cute, right?

This is seriously one of the easiest projects on the planet. I just wrote up my design in Word (I picked this sweet Dr. Seuss quote for no reason other than it felt like a good choice for a toddler’s room) and printed it out, then I used the same pencil transfer technique that I used when we made the growth chart in Jack’s room.

Once I had my pencil outline done, I went back in with my handy paint pens (I’m finding myself reaching for theseย constantly right now – they’re awesome!) and filled in all of the words. I gave it a few minutes to dry and then it was done!

I LOVE this globe art! It's so cute and so incredibly easy to make! Learn how to make your own in under and hour and for just a couple of bucks - this is seriously one of the simplest DIY projects ever!

I LOVE this globe art! It's so cute and so incredibly easy to make! Learn how to make your own in under and hour and for just a couple of bucks - this is seriously one of the simplest DIY projects ever!

I LOVE this globe art! It's so cute and so incredibly easy to make! Learn how to make your own in under and hour and for just a couple of bucks - this is seriously one of the simplest DIY projects ever!

At first, Jackson told me he didn’t like it and that I needed to find “a good place for it to live,” but when I told him I wanted it to live in his room he decided it could stay. I think it looks pretty darn adorable, and I love how it ties into the other little black accents in his room!

I can’t get over how simple and quick this project was, and I’m so proud of how it turned out!

I LOVE this globe art! It's so cute and so incredibly easy to make! Learn how to make your own in under and hour and for just a couple of bucks - this is seriously one of the simplest DIY projects ever!

I LOVE this globe art! It's so cute and so incredibly easy to make! Learn how to make your own in under and hour and for just a couple of bucks - this is seriously one of the simplest DIY projects ever!

If you want some more globe inspiration, you can check out my black globe project from a few years back – it’s still one of our most popular projects on the blog! There’s just something about globes that’s so enticing and so fun to display.

If you want any more details about anything you see in Jackson’s room, feel free to click around below for info on where to buy!

Have you ever made over a globe before?

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  1. Kim says

    June 22, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    I don’t suppose you remember what font you used?

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      June 25, 2017 at 5:19 pm

      Whoops! Can’t believe I didn’t include that! It’s Magnolia Sky – you can get it for free here!

      Reply
  2. cathy says

    March 9, 2017 at 5:44 pm

    This could be done with vinyl which could easily be removed, if necessary, to preserve the globe .

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      March 10, 2017 at 4:39 pm

      That’s a great idea! It definitely could.

      Reply
  3. Marilyn says

    March 8, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    I love your choice of quotes, and will definitely have to grab a globe somewhere. I hit the link to your cute growth chart as well, and I need to make one of those, too. But what really amazed me is that my son’s name is Corey and my grandson’s name is Jackson! What are the chances?

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      March 10, 2017 at 4:39 pm

      How funny!! What a coincidence!

      Reply
  4. Laura says

    October 7, 2016 at 11:52 pm

    The easiest decor project in the world haha.
    Actually, I am a mother of a cute boy and a lovely girl, i am still lazy. So i really like simple decor like you did lol.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      October 8, 2016 at 10:40 am

      Thanks, Laura!

      Reply
  5. Thomas says

    October 5, 2016 at 8:49 am

    I have already made my own snow globe some snowy sparkle to my children rooms. If you want, I would love to share the guide to make these sweet little snowy scenes.
    Thanks for the tutorials, Amanda !!!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      October 5, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      Sounds like a fun idea!

      Reply
  6. Ana says

    October 1, 2016 at 8:24 am

    Cute transformation. I usually buy things that I like without caring about what will I do with them. Maybe I should do something in order not to let them live lonely in my house lol. Thanks for inspiring me, Amanda.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      October 1, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      Thanks, Ana! It can be so easy to just ignore these things forever!

      Reply
  7. Sahana says

    September 26, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Such a simple and Cute project. Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty. See you again next week.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 26, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      Thanks, Sahana!

      Reply
  8. Jennifer Dawn says

    September 23, 2016 at 8:45 am

    Such a neat DIY! We have a globe in our homeschool room that I’d love to try this with. We’d love to have you share this at our weekly link party! http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2016/09/pumpkin-desserts-and-treats-weekly-link.html Hope to see you there!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 24, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      Thanks, Jennifer!

      Reply
  9. Stacey Keeling says

    September 22, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    Thank you for sharing this! I have a globe in the closet that needs some love. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Happy Thoughts of Home! Pinning and sharing.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 24, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      Aren’t globe makeovers so much fun!?

      Reply
  10. Danette Dillon (@danettedillon) says

    September 20, 2016 at 3:28 am

    Have you seen the globes from DaySpring? They are very similar to this. But I like how you have made it so we can create our own saying. Super cute.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 21, 2016 at 5:43 pm

      Yes! Those are so cute.

      Reply
  11. Alan C. Brown says

    September 20, 2016 at 3:25 am

    That’s truly the easiest decor project in the world but so cool. It makes me want to decorate my old globe for kids, love them so much! thanks for inspiration!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 24, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      Thanks, Alan!

      Reply
  12. Erin Taylor says

    September 17, 2016 at 10:41 am

    I like your bookshelf. It is simple but beautiful and convenient. Thank you for sharing wonderful pictures.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 17, 2016 at 8:28 pm

      Thanks, Erin!

      Reply
  13. Kevin E. Brown says

    September 15, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    I have to say that I’ve stopped by many posts about DIY but this looks amazing and unique. It seems to fit my son’s room perfectly. Thanks a lot for sharing.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 16, 2016 at 9:11 pm

      Thanks, Kevin! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  14. Kimclark says

    September 15, 2016 at 7:34 pm

    I think it’s beautiful and sweet! I have an old globe here which I was thinking of giving away, I try to renew right now. Thanks for sharing useful information, and I’m looking forward to readin new posts.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 15, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      Thanks, Kim!

      Reply
  15. Tamar says

    September 15, 2016 at 8:27 am

    I think itโ€™s beautiful and so sweet. I have an old globe which I was thinking of giving away, but now Iโ€™m definitely doing this. thanks for share

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 15, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you, Tamar!

      Reply
  16. Amy @ My Life From Home says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    I’m in love with globes also! May be the next thing I begin collecting, lol

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 12, 2016 at 9:22 pm

      They’re so fun!

      Reply
  17. Rachel says

    September 12, 2016 at 11:13 am

    I think it’s beautiful and so sweet! That’s funny that he didn’t like it until it went in his room.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 12, 2016 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks, Rachel! Toddlers are strange creatures sometimes, haha

      Reply
  18. Sara says

    September 12, 2016 at 8:32 am

    Oh I LOVE globe art! This is just perfect and fits perfectly in the space!!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 12, 2016 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you, Sara!

      Reply
  19. Rose Bryant says

    September 12, 2016 at 7:37 am

    It looks great! I have an old and boring globe here which I was thinking of giving away, but now Iโ€™m definitely doing this. Thanks for the post!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 12, 2016 at 9:21 pm

      It’s so quick and easy – can’t recommend it enough! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  20. bonbon ~ FARMHOUSE 40 says

    September 11, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    This is a great idea…..thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 11, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  21. April R - Uncookie Cutter says

    September 11, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    You have inspired me Amanda, I love these little globes :).

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 11, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks, April!

      Reply
  22. arielgarneau says

    September 11, 2016 at 7:48 am

    I’ve been wanting to do something like this for ages! Glad you finally did it ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 11, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      It was so easy – can’t believe I waited so long! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  23. twopurplecouches says

    September 8, 2016 at 10:32 am

    I loooooove this! And I am totally with you on the slacker project train. I have so many things laying around that I’ve been intending to work on for days/months/years. I have a problem!

    Reply
  24. adawnpaxton says

    September 8, 2016 at 9:12 am

    I am in love with this!! I always love a good Dr. Seuss quote and I couldn’t think of a cuter place than to put it on a globe!!!

    Reply
  25. Emily says

    September 7, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    I love this! I see globes all the time in thrift stores and this is a great use of them. So creative! Also, that book and quote are perfect for little ones.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      September 8, 2016 at 8:51 pm

      Thanks, Emily! Globes are so much fun to decorate with!

      Reply
  26. Clarissa says

    September 7, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    Super cute! And it turned out so well <3

    -Clarissa @ The View From Here

    Reply

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