I have a blank gray wall in my apartment. It’s the focal point of the living room. And it’s been blank since we moved in. But months before I even knew that wall existed, I had a project in mind. It was a project I found on Pinterest. Finally, finally, it is finished. So here it is!

First I got some interlocking wood and glued it together like I did with this other project.

I used a projector to pencil on the map.

I used a projector to pencil on the map.

Then I just went crazy with the stain. The stain here is thick like paint, so it didn't bleed or run. You might have to use wood conditioner before staining to prevent bleeding. I did a test on another piece of wood first.

Then I just went crazy with the stain. The stain here is thick like paint, so it didn’t bleed or run. You might have to use wood conditioner before staining to prevent bleeding. I did a test on another piece of wood first.

Carpal tunnel thoroughly aggravated...check!

Carpal tunnel thoroughly aggravated…check!

And up on the wall.

And up on the wall.

Fits the spot perfectly.

Fits the spot perfectly.