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From old Tourist Map to Gift Bag / De mapa viejo a bolsa de regalo

From old Tourist Map to Gift Bag / De mapa viejo a bolsa de regalo
What can you do with an old tourist map? Just convert it in an amazing gift bag and surprise your friends and family.

I will show you how to make a gift bag in a while. You can also reuse old maps to wrap the gifts, and contribute to the planet.

SAFETY ADVICE: This instructable uses sharp tools. Be careful about it. If you are not sure how to use, don't continue. For kids, it is MANDATORY adult supervision and help.

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Spanish version

?Que puedes hacer con un mapa turistico viejo? Conviertelo en una bolsa de regalo y sorprende a tus amigos y familiares.

Te ensenyo como construir una bolsa de regalo en un instante. Tambien puedes reutilizar los mapas viejos para envolver los regalos, y asi contribuir con el planeta.

CONSEJO DE SEGURIDAD: Este instructable utiliza herramientas cortantes. Ten cuidado con ellas. Si no estas seguro de como se usan, por favor, no continues. Para ninnos, es OBLIGATORIA la supervision y ayuda de adultos.
 
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Step 1Tools and materials / Herramientas y materiales

Tools and materials / Herramientas y materiales
You will need:

1 - An old tourist map (those that are folded).
2 - A rule.
3 - A pencil or marker.
4 - A scissors and a cutter.
5 - Glue for paper.
6 - A cutting mat.

The tourist map must be folded at least in six parts. The size of the bag will be 2 parts per 1.

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Necesitas:

1 - Un mapa turistico (esos que vienen doblados)
2 - Una regla.
3 - Un lapiz o rotulador.
4 - Tijeras y cutter.
5 - Pegamento para papel.
6 - Superficie para cortar.

El mapa debe tener seis partes como minimo. El tamanno de la bolsa sera de 2 partes por 1.
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29 comments
May 17, 2008. 1:42 PMstinkymum says:
I used to work for an aviation company, and used to use the old Jeppessen chart maps frequently to wrap gifts, which always caused a lot of comments. Your idea is a very good one too.
May 19, 2011. 5:53 AMKelticpaddler says:
I still do this now. My outdoor & mountaineering friends love it!
May 17, 2008. 4:30 PMBabyshoes says:
Now that's an idea, I'm sure my partner has some outdated aviation maps...
Oct 10, 2010. 8:01 PMfanykan says:
:D
yey
gracias por subir al español
:3
Oct 10, 2010. 7:58 PMfanykan says:
yey!!!
español!!!
Mar 26, 2010. 1:42 AMtwistr says:
great idea..........
May 17, 2008. 11:48 AMgamer says:
Very clear instructable! one question, is this Spanish? I can read it easily, but I am not sure if it's Spanish or Italian or something else.... please answer on that. -gamer
Dec 20, 2009. 4:11 AMDriX says:
Me parece recordar, hace un par de años, que instructables tenia la posibilidad de subir instructables en diferentes idiomas. Hasta me parece que habían cosas como "concursos" para traducir instructables a otros idiomas.
O eso, o mi cabeza me falla más de lo que esperaba (o era en otra página :P)

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I think I remember some years ago Instructables had the possibility to upload instructables in different languages. 
May 18, 2008. 12:46 PMll.13 says:
Nice! there's a few other bi-lingual Instructables.
May 17, 2008. 7:59 PMFreshPineSent says:
Doesn't Google make a translation tool? I'm not sure.
May 17, 2008. 8:09 PMPaulTozzi says:
yes. yes, they do.
May 18, 2008. 11:44 AMgamer says:
It's not the best though, it's not good at all if you ask me... -gamer
May 17, 2008. 2:33 PMgamer says:
It would be pretty sweet.... only if.... oh, we just need to make some great Instructables in languages other than English, and one day, it will happen! Also, I'm trilingual (in order of oldest to most recent): Spanish, French, and English, pretty good base to Roman languages, Spanish and French... anyways... Would be great to read Instructables in other languages!
Dec 20, 2009. 6:17 AMbrunoip says:
Te quedo muy bueno.
Que copado poder comentar en español.
Saludos
Dec 8, 2009. 6:46 PMoreosmooshy says:
 If you were planning a surprise trip for your family or something you could put the plane tickets or whatever in that and give it to them :)
Dec 3, 2009. 6:45 PMGirbska says:
wow me encantaaaa : ) excelente idea para cualquier ocasión, saludos!
Jul 30, 2009. 11:03 AMleeny says:
Thanks for the instructions, my bag worked out really well.
Jun 17, 2009. 11:40 AMJoseAAV says:
mae primer instructable k veo en español dms bueno grax por la idea
Apr 23, 2009. 1:45 PMAlex81 says:
Great idea, i will try it !!
May 26, 2008. 5:37 PMlaideronnette says:
its simple, cheap, original and actually looks better than loads of conventional wrapping papers. reusing things we would consider trash, limiting the wastes is important too. at least for me :)
May 17, 2008. 8:35 PMjeradhoy424 says:
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May 18, 2008. 7:10 PMJamesRPatrick says:
Consider yourself flagged. Get yourself a helmet to brace your head for the banhammer.
May 18, 2008. 1:47 AMlordofthedonuts says:
Please don't spam...
May 18, 2008. 8:03 AMLego man says:
He has done this to about 31 instuctables now and at least 7 on my orangeboard.
May 18, 2008. 7:12 AMRiddleOfSphinx says:
Ya know, I might use this some time out of copies of newspaper clippings printed in sepia :D...thanks for the inspiration :D I faved it ;)
May 18, 2008. 1:49 AMlordofthedonuts says:
Good idea! it'd be great if you could find a way to make it more resistant, to use it maybe as a reusable grocery/shopping bag.
May 17, 2008. 1:46 PMLinuxH4x0r says:
Very nice! I might make one of these Great job

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