How to Make a Map Shelf From a Repurposed Drawer

Today I'm repurposing this drawer from an old hutch.

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The three sectioned silverware drawer came from another project I did at one time .

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The drawer just wasn't working on that piece so today I'm using it again in this easy project anyone can do.

I began by painting the shelf with Fusion Mineral Paint in Inglenook. 

By the way... gorgeous color!


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Then I used some old sailing chart maps I found at a garage sale.


These were a super great find, they remind me of the maps my father had back when we went sailing as a kid. 




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I cut the maps to fit inside the back of the drawer.


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I used matte finish Decou-Page by DecoArt to decoupage the maps to the back of the drawers. 


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Decou-Page is easy to use and has a great look. 


It comes in several different finishes and effects, I chose matte for this project.



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I added "D" rings to the back of the drawer to hang as a shelf and I've got an easy DIY nautical map shelf of the waterways in our area.


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I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .