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Make Your Own Virtual Push Pin Travel Map

Hi Everyone. So I recently came across a really great website for making your very virtual push pin travel map. What’s a push pin travel map you may ask? Well, back in the old days people would take a physical map of a state or the whole country and then at every stop place a pin to mark where they have been. A virtual version is just that, done on the computer, so you can post it online to your website or make it shareable for friends and family to see and take part in your travels.

I searched for a while and came across SnazzyMaps.com while searching for a mapping tool to work with our WordPress website. They have a plugin available for WordPress and you can custom create your push pin travel map on their website using a whole host of features. They even have different styles of maps that can match up well with your website themes. Once done you just copy your code and place it on your website for all to see. Oh, and it’s FREE! A lot of other websites of this type were charging monthly subscription fees and one time fees. I wasn’t going to pay $15 a month to host a map.

So if you want to see how I created our Push Pin Travel Map scroll on down.

Alright, let’s get started. First thing you will have to do is create an account with Snazzy Maps.

With that out of the way you are now all set to begin creating your Virtual Travel Push Pin Map or any type of map for that matter.

Build a Map

Clicking on BUILD A MAP on the Snazzy Maps header brings you to the first step of making your map.

Here you can choose your “Style” of Map. There are a lot of them, so don’t feel overwhelmed.

You can then customize the size of the map, the center point and the zoom level. The Center Point is where the map centers when it loads. If you want it to be on your home town, you can set it to that. Zoom level will change how far in or out on the map it will be when it loads.

Once you have that set you can move on to adding your first map marker. Oh, and don’t worry, you can always go back and make adjustments to your settings.

Name your marker in the box. You can name it anything you want. I chose for this example, to name mine the Statue of Liberty Monument.

Next is the Location field. There are two options. If you know the Lat and Long enter those. If not, click on Search for a Location and you can type in your place of interest. As you can see below I typed in “statue” and the second result was the Statue of Liberty National Monument. I selected that and then moved on to choose my marker type.

Snazzy Maps gives you three different options for your map icon. The first one is the Default Google Map Icon. The second is a Styled Marker, which has a lot of choices to choose from. And finally, the third, which I circled is the Custom Marker Icon option. I chose this for most of our icons. I feel it adds a great touch to our map.

When you click on Custom Marker you will get an upload box. Navigate to your folder for a stored icon and select your icon. It will automatically load into the preview and be put on the map as you can see below. You can modify the height and width of the icon and it’s anchor points. Once you are all done click on apply changes and Snazzy Maps will save your map Icon.

As you can see below, our new marker is now listed in the Markers field. Now you can customize your marker and how your site visitors can interact with it.

You can click on the Box Icon in green on your specific marker and this will enable you to add or edit your marker pop up box. This is great if you want to talk about this specific location or link to any reviews or blogs you may have posted about this site.

Another great feature is immediately to the left. It is a compass dial and if you click on this icon your map will load with this marker point as your map center. This is great if you want your map to load for your most recent travel destination marker for your blog visitors.

When you come to the Pop Up option for your map marker make sure you enable it. Click on the slide button at the top and onec you do that the customizable fields will populate below.

You can then customize your Pop Up. There are different themes to choose from. You can change the background color of the Pop Up and it’s font color and then below is the editing box where you can type in your information about your map marker. There are a lot of options so play around with them and find a setting that works for you.

Scrolling down farther you can then adjust the position of the Pop Up when your site visitor clicks on the map marker. You can have it open to the top, left, bottom or right of your map marker. Below that is more Advanced Settings which allow you to customize your map and how your information is shared. Once you are done customizing your map marker click on Apply Changes and your map marker is all set. You can then move on to adding an additional marker or saving your map and getting it ready to publish on your website.

To save your map simply click on the Disc Icon between your settings field and map field.

You’re almost done! It’s now time to name your Map. Once you come up for a name for your map the final step is enter in a Google Maps API Key. Most websites come with an API key that you can find in your dashboard. If not, click in the blue box to be brought to Google’s Developer page to register for an API key. You won’t be able to publish your map without it. Once you enter your API key just click save and your map is now ready to be published.

Click on the View Code Icon below the Disc Icon. At the bottom will be your Snazzy Maps html code. Just click on Copy Code to Clipboard and navigate to where you want to put it on your website and just paste it in. That’s It! you’ve now made your very own Virtual Travel Push Pin Map. Great Job!

As you can see it’s not that hard to make a really great looking virtual push pin map. And even once you are finished, you can always go back and add more map markers. Once you are done just save the map and it will auto populate the new markers on your map. No need to recopy the code and paste it in your site again. I love the fact that you can customize the map Icons to add some flare to your map that truly makes it your own. Additionally the pop up windows are great for providing details and information to your site visitors.

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We also have a map just for our National Parks that we visited.

I have to say that this mapping site is definitely top notch and the fact that it is free is the best part. If you have any questions please leave a comment down below and I’ll get right back to you. Happy travels and mapping!

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One of my favorite travel blogging images is the digital push pin travel map that highlights cities and destinations that its creator has visited.

In one quick glimpse you can see every place in the entire world they have been and with just a little thought, imagine where they may be going next.

As we are building a home full of travel decorations, I knew that one day I would be taking this popular digital map and converting it into a real-life decoration to be used as the centerpiece for one of our rooms (with a fantasy of it being in a travel-inspired bar room).

I always expected these maps to cost upwards of $150 or more when finished, as is the case with some of the nice ones available on Amazon or Conquest Maps , but I couldn't bring myself to spend that kind of money right away.

Instead, I put on my crafting hat and ended up being able to make my own professional style travel map with pins at home for just about $50 US and an hour of my time.

If you've ever fantasized about making a push pin travel map of your own, here's what you do.

Items Needed for Push Pin Travel Maps

The pre-made maps sold on Amazon or Conquest Maps have a decent mark-up in price mostly because the construction work is done for you. But for a bit of trade-off in overall quality and time to build it yourself, you can also put together a map with relative ease.

For those who wish to build theirs at home as we did, you'll need the following items for a 3-foot wide map:

• 36″ World Map Window Cling
• 36″ Bulletin Board
• Several Boxes of Color Coded Push or Sewing Pins ( How many cities have you been to I wonder…? )
• 2 Hanging Implements (minimum)

Method of Construction for a Travel Map with Pins

Building this travel map is pretty straight forward and follows a few simple steps.

1) Window Cling, Meet Bulletin Board

Take the window cling off of its backing and place it as evenly as possible on the bulletin board, ensuring you avoid adding air bubbles as best as possible. When the window cling is placed, push out any excess bubbles to the edges.

We had two major hurdles to deal with in this step.

First, our bulletin board was a bit warped so we had to weigh it down a bit to ensure it would level out (which was pretty easy). Second, the bulletin board we purchased measured 35″ edge to edge, so the 36″ window cling was just a bit too large.

When adhering we wrapped the excess map around the edge, giving the bulletin board an almost canvas-like appearance.

We decided that we liked this style better than trimming the map to fit the available bulletin space, which sounds like a bit of a nightmare, so we were glad to avoid it.

2) Test Placement and Hang

Determine where the push pin travel map will be hung and measure the height and distance between the mounting points accordingly. Making careful notes on the hole placements and distance between each in the bulletin board is key as they do not give you a good amount of wiggle room when hanging.

There are many different ways to hang a bulletin board, and the most common (and likely recommended in the bulletin board package) is by drilling a hole into the wall and installing a wall anchor.

As was the case with our Turkish lamp , I do not like to make recommendations when it comes to hanging objects in your house as wall materials and hanging methods can vary quite substantially.

For us, our walls are made of delicate plaster and we avoid drilling or installing nails wherever possible. We found that these wall hooks worked great for our bulletin board, although to be honest you may wish to wait to buy these at a local store once your board arrives and you can confirm the size and available opening space.

We did have to use a wrench to close the opening of the hook to improve the aesthetics when hung as well.

After placing the hooks on the wall we let them rest for the recommended 24-hour period before hanging our map permanently.

3) Start Pinning!

When the window cling is placed properly, and you have prepared a hanging spot on the wall for the map, you are ready to begin pinning. We recommend getting pins with the smallest heads possible (ours were 4mm width), especially if you are well traveled, as space becomes tight rather quickly.  Typically sewing pins are smaller like ours, while a branded map pin is about the size of a standard push-pin and was too large for our needs (seriously, they're huge).

As with most bulletin boards, the holes you make get larger each time you place and remove a pin in the same spot, so take a few minutes before getting started to decide on a pinning method that interests you most.

Will you push them into various depths? Place them straight up or at angles? Color code trips or regions? Ensure a spectrum of colors in each region?

It is best to plan exactly how your board will look when finished before starting to ensure you do not repeatedly add or remove pins which will cause them to be loosely held in place.

Once you have a plan of attack, get to it!

This was quite possibly the most enjoyable decorating project we have done and finding some of the small, off-the-beaten-path cities we visited on a map made for a great challenge.  You may need to have a computer handy for this one!

4) Hang Your Completed Travel Map!

Isn't that awesome?

We Upgraded to Conquest Maps Later On

We made our DIY travel map with pins as featured in this post in 2015 but always kept it in the back of our minds that at some point in the future we were going to upgrade to a professional looking map.

In late 2017 we decided to buy ourselves an early Christmas present and opted for a three panel map from Conquest Maps measuring 48″ x 32″ which fit perfectly on our wall (which as you can also tell, received a paint job since we first published this post as well). Click here to check out our map directly or check out our full Conquest Maps review here.

It is always hard in judging maps online, but we were pleasantly surprised with the high-quality nature of the map, and the corkboard had a nice robust feeling when we put our pins in unlike the one we purchased for our DIY setup which felt a bit flimsy to us.

The map itself came with one hundred pins with 1/4″ head and 1/2″ tack length, which was a great size but we thought the head was a bit large for our liking so we opted to buy a 600 pack on Amazon with 1/8″ head and 3/5″ tack length (roughly the same overall pin length) which worked really well for our large map.

They pop out ever-so-slightly but don't stick out too much like in our DIY map which admittedly had much longer pins. ( Grab the pins we use here ).

It is worth noting that the cork board is not that deep and has a hard backing that prevents you from sticking the pins in past a certain distance. We'd estimate that depth to be about half the tack length (about 3/10″), so we would highly recommend not getting too large of a pin if you go for a map from this company.

Overall, this map did come at a premium, about $284 in total mostly due to the fact that we bought one of their largest ones, but it is going to be a central focal point in our room for years moving forward.

Other pre-made maps we like are also available on Amazon, such as Antique Map , Executive Map with Black Frame , another Antique Framed Map , or Simple Map with Black Frame .

Looking to Build Your Own Map?

To build your own wall map, purchase your window cling , bulletin board , color coded pins , and hanging implements  to build your own!

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Learn how to make your own personalized push pin world travel map to show your past and future family adventures!

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Personal decor is the best decor

I’m a sucker for personalized home decor. This little ‘map to show our travels’ project has been on my list of to-do’s for the longest time and I’m so excited I had an opportunity to finish it.

Several years ago, a dear friend of mine selected the word LIVE as her word for the year. This continues to inspire me to find ways to enjoy living in the moment and appreciate the life God has given us.

Part of that has included family travel.

As with many of you, we are making an effort to enjoy more experiences and adventures versus just buying more things.

This fun map of the world is a great way for our family to see the ‘places I’ve been’ as well as the ‘places I’d like to go’.

Our experiences and adventures.

Let’s jump into the How-To portion of this project.

Supplies for a Push Pin Travel Map

– Map ( This is the map I used from Amazon ) – Push Pins – Thumb tacks – Lumber to build frame (length of boards will vary depending on size of map) – Mending plates or corner braces – Wood glue – D-Ring Hangers – Drywall anchors – Hardware to attach mending plates and d-rings

DIY Places I’ve Been Travel Map, Step-by-Step

There are lots of different ways one could make a push pin travel map. But, I wanted a REALLY BIG map that took up the greater portion of a wall.

When I say really big, the oversized poster map I purchased was 77.5 x 46 inches to be exact.

To give perspective to the size of our poster map, here is an image of the map unrolled on our dining table:

So, to keep the cost reasonable for a map wall of this size, I’m showing you the best (and easiest) solution I could find.

1. Determine the size of the map you purchase based on wall location in your home

We are still in the process of redecorating our basement and I had a large blank wall that needed a little dressing up!

I wanted a big map to make a bit of a statement.

We quickly realized this would have to be a DIY project as pre-made oversized travel maps are SUPER expensive.

When considering maps for your home, you should select a map that works for you and your space. As I mentioned the map I purchased measured 77.5 x 46 inches.

If this is too big, find something that works for you!

Durability was also important, so I ensured the map we picked was laminated as I knew it would get handled quite a bit by our family.

2. Consider Color Scheme of Map

We wanted neutral colors for our map based on our basement decor. But, perhaps you want more traditional map colors?

Pick what works for your space!

3. Hang map in exact location on wall

We’ll get to building the frame in a moment.

Prior to purchasing lumber for the frame, I would strongly suggest getting the map home and putting it up on the wall.

Basic, round/flat head thumb tacks were used to hold the map in place.

The frame will go directly over the edges of the map, which we’ll get to in just a bit!

If you happen to select an extremely large map like I did, you will need a helper. It’s really challenging to maneuver a poster this large and ensure you get it on the wall straight.

I would suggest placing a thumb tack in the top center, smoothing out the map, then putting thumb tacks in each of the corners once it is smooth.

With a poster of this size, it took a little effort to get it nice and smooth. As you can see in the above image, I wasn’t quite there yet;-)

Either ‘eyeball’ the map or use a level to ensure it is straight. I, personally, am a eyeballer!

4. Measure for your boards to make a simple frame to hang over the map

Once the map is on the wall, then you can measure to get the exact board lengths you will need to make a frame.

Keep in mind, the frame you make will hang directly over your poster map.

For reference I got 1×3 boards, two at 43 inches long and two at 79 1/2 inches long to cover my poster.

For more specific tips on measuring boards to make a basic frame, read How to Hang a DIY Frame to Hang Over a Bathroom Mirror . In this post, I use the exact same process for making a simple frame, providing lots of step-by-step detail.

You do NOT need any major woodworking tools for this project!

Go to any big box store such as Lowe’s, Home Depot, Menard’s. If you tell them the length of boards you want, they can cut them for you for no additional cost.

I typically pick up cheap pine boards which work great for this kind of project.

This frame could easily be made for around $10-15!

5. Stain or paint boards to your preference

On many of my other basement projects, I used Minwax Special Walnut stain. So, to keep the look consistent in this space, this is what I used for this frame as well.

Or, you could paint the wood to coordinate with your home decor if you’d rather.

Related: DIY Wood Shelves Hung with Drywall Anchors (this post gives detailed instruction for staining wood AND using drywall anchors which we’ll use in a bit).

6. Secure the boards together for the frame

The boards were held together with wood glue and corner braces.

Prior to gluing the boards together, I painted the corner braces and screws with some left over black chalk paint as they came in silver.

TIP: It’s much easier to paint these prior to putting them on the boards!

To be quite honest, the boards were so long, the wood glue didn’t do a whole lot to secure them together.

I relied primarily on the corner plates and the 3 hole D-ring hangers (see below) to give the frame more stability.

7. Attach D-rings to back of frame to hang

In addition to providing a hanger for the frame, large d-rings hangers were used to give a little extra stability for the frame.

See how I used a 3-hole d-ring hanger to help secure the two boards together.

I went ahead and put these hangers on all four corners to give the boards a little more support.

There are lots of other ways you could likely secure them together, but these were supplies I already had at home. I’m all about using what I have!

8. Use Drywall Anchors to give frame more stability on the wall

Chances are good, you will not have studs exactly where you need to hang the frame.

Drywall anchors will allow the frame to be secure on the wall. If you aren’t familiar with using drywall anchors, read this linked post for tips !

Be sure to measure, measure, measure!

You want to drywall anchors to be in the exact right spot to ensure your frame hangs well.

Think of this just like if you were hanging a picture on the wall.

9. Hang your new frame directly over the map poster!

The frame will go directly over the map. This just makes a simple map poster look a lot more put together.

10. Determine a push pin system for your travel map

My family was a bit all over the place on how we should use the push pins.

We considered a different pin color for each individual in our home, a pin color for just Jason and I, a pin color for the entire family.

As you can tell, we are a family of over-thinkers.

Ultimately, we decided on different pin colors for:

• Places we’ve been as a family
• Places we are planning on visiting as a family

You can make this your own! Do what works for you and your home.

Now it’s time to get all the nostalgic feels, thinking about the places you’ve traveled the world with your family!

We have just started putting the pins into the map. We’ll work on it slowly.

So far, we have only marked a few of the places we’ve traveled.

AND YES, the pins are going directly into the wall!

If I decide I want to take this down at some point later, I would need to use a thin layer of spackle to fill the holes and paint over it.

To me, that would be totally worth the cost savings to have an oversized feature wall decor item like this.

Now, to plan more trips!

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How to Make a Push Pin Map? The 6 things you must know before getting started.

Do you love traveling? Or maybe you just like to know where all your friends and family are located. Either way, a  push pin map  is a perfect way to keep track of all your worldly adventures! In this blog post, we will teach you how to make your very own push pin map. It’s easy and fun, and best of all, it’s a great way to show off your travels!

What do you need in order to make a DIY push pin travel map?

To make a push pin map, you will need:

• a piece of paper or canvas
• a frame (optional)
• your own personal touch
• a place where to hang your map

Canvas or paper for a push pin map

There are a few different ways that you can make your push pin map. You can use a piece of  paper or canvas , and you can either frame it or leave it as is. A standard size such as 24×35 or 30×40 is great for hanging in your favorite spot.

Canvas for push pin maps

A canvas is a great option if you want your map to be a little more sturdy and have a bit of a different look than a paper map. You can find pre-made canvas push pin maps, or you can make your own by purchasing a blank canvas in either cotton or polyester but they are often blended fabrics. Usually, the best canvas blend has more cotton than polyester.

Cotton Canvas is the traditional option for a push pin map

This natural fabric allows the ink to be absorbed deeper for a more rustic look and better durability. If you’re going the traditional route and using cotton canvas, make sure that you select a heavyweight option (at least 18 oz.). This will ensure that your map doesn’t warp or curl when you add all of your pins. You can find cotton canvases in both natural and white options.

Polyester Canvas is the standard for most printed items.

It is a good option if you’re looking for a little bit of a different look or want to avoid warping or curling. Polyester canvases are available in both matte and glossy finishes, and they come in a variety of colors.

If you want a more unique look, you can also have a custom cotton blended canvas made. This means that you get to choose the type of cotton and the blend of polyester. You can also select your map’s weight, color, and finish. This is a great option if you want something really special.

Paper for push pin maps

If you choose to use paper, it’s important to select the right type.

Traditional paper is made from wood pulps.

This type of paper is great for maps because it’s lightweight and relatively inexpensive. However, it can be easily damaged if it gets wet, so you’ll want to be careful with your pins.

If you’re looking for a more durable option, you can choose to use coated paper. Coated papers are made with a plastic coating that makes them more damage resistant and durable. Coating is used to emphasize the paper’s qualities, such as weight or gloss. If you’re looking for a paper that is environmentally friendly, then you should try recycled paper. This type of paper is made from post-consumer waste and it’s also biodegradable.

You may also seek  FSC® certified paper , which is paper that has been produced in a sustainable manner. Although certified FSC papers frequently include recycled material, it is not necessary to do so in order to receive the certification. The key criteria for certification are being harvested and manufactured responsibly.

The Forest Stewardship Council is a non-profit organization that was founded to promote environmentally and socially responsible logging. The FSC system assures that wood and paper have been harvested in a socially and ecologically responsible manner. The Chain of Custody certification from the FSC allows for the tracking of material throughout its supply chain, from certified initial source through manufacturing process to the end user.

Synthetic paper is made from propylene

This type of paper offers a smooth surface, tear-resistant and waterproof. Your map will last for a long time. Indoor and outdoor signage, posters, and maps may all be printed on synthetic paper. Synthetic paper is well-suited for these uses due to its waterproofness, tear resistance, and UV resistance against sunlight.

Board for push pin maps

A cork board is a must for a push pin map because the pins will stay in place and it won’t damage what’s behind your travel map. You can find cork boards in a variety of colors and sizes or you can make your own.

It is better to choose a high-density natural cork, which does not easily deform and retains push pins firmly while also removing the push needle without falling apart. There will be no unsightly pinholes in the surface.

A foam core can also be used for a push pin map. This option is a little more expensive than cork boards, but it has a lot of benefits. The foam core is lightweight and doesn’t warp or curl. It’s also resistant to moisture and will not show any holes from the pins.

A Gatorboard is a high quality board made of dense polystyrene foam. It is similar to foam core, but it’s a little more expensive and heavier. Gatorboard is also resistant to moisture and will not show any holes from the pins.

Push Pins for travel maps

Frame for push pin travel maps

Alternatively, you can choose a metal frame. Metal frames come in a variety of colors and styles and they’re usually very affordable.

Finally, if you want your map to really stand out, then consider getting a custom frame made specifically for your travel map. This will add an extra layer of personalization.

Personalizing your push pin map

Assembling your materials

Once you gather all your supplies, you will need to ensure that your map is flat. For this, just lay out your map and allow it to flatten. You can use some weight or some other object to assist with this process. It will take some time before it is flatten, so it is better to do this a day in advance.

You’ll then need to attach the map to the cork/foam board using a double-sided tape. Apply the tape along both sides of the board and place your map on it.

The perfect place to display your push pin map on a wall

A push pin map is about sharing and cherishing your travel memories. Your travel push pin map should be placed on a wall where you can see it everyday and be reminded of your amazing adventures. Your living room, your bedroom or even your office wall could welcome your travel map with open arms!

Now that you know how to make a push pin map, it’s time to  start planning your next vacation !

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