Do you love globes or are you always finding them in thrift stores? Here are 20 DIY globe projects that you’ll love – great home decor inspiration!

I recently started a globe collection. Yep, I’m a collector. Did you know that about me? I used to collect snow globes. I’ve also collected ceramics, patches and even music boxes. I guess it just gives me something to strive for?
I don’t know why I do it, but my latest collection obsession is globes. I’m even open to some DIY globes, actually. I’ve been visiting thrift stores now and again to see if I can find any old/broken ones to convert into some other stuff.
My decor is modern, and I feel like even though they look very “traditional library,” they go with any decor!
If you are a globe lover too, check out this collection of 20 DIY globe projects. If you happen upon any damaged globes, these ideas will come in handy. Scroll down to see them!
DIY Globe Projects
Are you always finding old globes in thrift stores? Make one over to match your decor. Here are 20 DIY globe projects that you'll love!
Gold Leaf
I have an obsession with gold leaf these days, so this globe is perfect. You'll use black craft paint too, and the gold leaf is really easy to attach!
Bright Floral
Inspired by the movie Dolittle, Julie created this floral globe with paint and floral napkins. She used Mod Podge to adhere the napkins!
Love Maps
Whether you are looking to incorporate travel inspired decor into your home or wedding, this DIY painted globe is a quick and easy project anyone can do.
Vinyl Quote
Heather revamped her globe using some paint and a vinyl quote cut with her Silhouette. You can use any quote in any size you like that fits your DIY globe.
Spring Update
Holly found this globe for a $1, then gave it a unique spring revamp that I love. With faux moss and some paper flowers, you too can have this original look.
Children's Book Pages
Learn how to customize a vintage globe with your favorite images from children’s books – this is such a unique home decor project!
Comic Book
Use pages from comic books to create a superhero themed globe. I love this idea for a playroom, man cave, or kid's room.
Flower Vase
Cut a hole in the top of the globe to create a vase. I like how Amy painted the globe to make it look a bit more abstract. It's non conventional, but it totally works.
Chalkboard
Revamp an old globe and turn it useful with chalkboard paint. This DIY globe only cost $2 and if you already have the chalkboard paint . . . instant decor for cheap.
Death Star
With some paint and the free printable Julie provides, you can turn an old globe into the Star Wars Death Star! Before it gets destroyed in the original film, of course.
Coastal Inspired
When are expensive napkins worth it? When you use them to decoupage a globe. I love the bold color Viv used on the stand.
Glittery Mobile
Glue, glitter, and star cutouts make a beautiful mobile! This would look great in any kid's room. I'm also wondering what this DIY globe would look like completely covered in glitter, including the ocean :o.
Paper Circles
Jennifer got a damaged globe at Target, and made it pretty using paper punched circles. It's fun to use a variety of art techniques to make this project your own.
World of Love
Love makes the world go ’round, and this project shows you how to craft that message. It's very cool how Jamie used the map print on the globe as the back of her project "canvas."
Light Cover
What’s a great way to get rid of an old light fixture you don’t like? Replace it with a globe cover. The bias tape lining the edges looks really good.
Updated Ornament
Inspired by a globe at Anthropologie, Carissa hand painted a globe ornament and added "Peace on Earth."
Small World
Alexis gave her globe a makeover using a Small World theme to go with her vintage Disneyland room. You can do this with a decoupage medium such as Mod Podge.
Sheet Music
I love that Jessica personalized her project with sheet music and Mod Podge. The sheet music gives this DIY globe a vintage feel that would be prefect with farmhouse decor.
Cloche Globe
Cut your globe in half and add a handle: voila, you have a cloche to cover your food at an outdoor party! Plus this is so cool looking you can leave it out to display all the time.
Wall Art
Create unique wall art with wood, paint, a globe and letters. Patina used letter tiles, but you can use adhesive letters instead.
If you enjoyed these globe craft ideas, I’d love for you to check out these other projects as well:
Mandy Kay Starner
Monday 24th of March 2014
Thanks for sharing these ideas. I have been collecting globes too and its fun to do something different with them once in a while. Here is a globe that I altered recently...
http://www.heyheymandykay.com/2014/01/chalkboard-globe.html
katie
Thursday 13th of March 2014
i love this round-up. We just got rid of a globe and now I'm sad because their are so many cool ideas!