Want to add a unique look to a special letter, poem, or school project? Need unique party favors, decorations, or invites? Here is a quick and easy project you can do to antique or age paper for whatever reason you may have. We have antiqued a “treasure map” that can be used as a fun scavenger hunt at a party or to keep little ones busy. It can also be a creative and fun way to teach children to read maps, and with Columbus Day right around the corner, what better way to show them how fun it is to discover things with the use of a map! Enjoy!
Materials: 
Lighter (Optional)
Steps:
1. If using the oven, preheat oven to 200° F or lowest setting on oven.
2. Either print out what you want to have on the paper or hand write it onto the paper using the marker. Be sure the ink dries completely before proceeding. 
3. Crinkle the paper by wadding it up a couple different times. The more you do this, the more distressed it will look. 
4. Lay the paper out flat on the cookie sheet. Make sure the cookie sheet is big enough for the paper. The more ridges you have in the paper, the more the coffee/tea will collect there (which may or may not be the look you’re after). 
5. Pour the hot coffee or tea over the paper. You can do this process over and over again until you get the color you want. You can use different types of teas for different shades as well. This may be a project you want to practice different ways a couple times to get the right look. Use the paper towels to soak up excess coffee/tea and/or to move it around to desired spots. 
6. Put in oven and “bake” until the paper is dry. Continuously check on the paper so your paper doesn’t burn or catch on fire. Your paper will start to curl up at the edges when dry. You can also use a blow dryer for this drying process. Repeat steps 2-6 if you want a darker or different shade. 
7. This step is optional. Take the paper outside and singe the edges using a lighter by lightly tracing the edges with the flame. Don’t catch paper on fire- just singe. Please have something handy to smother any flames out. Be very careful when using fire. 
And that’s it! You can tie treasure maps up like a scroll; you can frame the antique paper, or find other creative ways to display the newly aged masterpiece! Enjoy!
REMEMBER TO SEND US YOUR PICTURES IF YOU TRY THIS PROJECT OUT! info@mydiyguy.com THANKS!
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