A framed North Pole Map

Painting The North Pole Map

Read how I created Santa's North Pole into a piece of art to add to your Christmas decor!

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I’m so excited to share how my North Pole story map came to life!

This one felt like frosty windows, gingerbread spice, and the jingling bells of a sleigh in the distance. 

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.”  —Norman Vincent Peale

 

A framed North Pole Map

Here’s what went into the design:

🎄 A layout inspired by holiday tales and timeless traditions.

🖌️ Watercolors filled with icy blues, peppermint reds, and Christmas tree greens.

🛷 Details like Santa’s Workshop, the Reindeer Stables, and the tree farm.

Like all my maps, I begin with a sketch and a little imagination. I jot down the magical places: the Elf Village bustling with cheer, the sweet cocoa corp, and of course, the paths that connect to the giant Christmas tree at the town square. 

 

 

🖊️ Next, I use my architecture pen to refine my sketch. This pen is waterproof and creates lines for me to paint in later. Kind of like a watercolor coloring sheet! 

 

 

🎨 Now the painting begins! I spend a lot of time getting the colors right. When I say "right," I really just mean the way that I imagine the story. I reach for cool winter blues, soft snowy whites, and cheerful pops of red and green.

 

 

🖌️ Let's paint! This part takes about two days. I let part of it dry, and I always like to study my painting on day two to see it with fresh eyes. I like to go in with new layers of paint to deepen hues and darken shadows to add dimension to the North Pole map. 

 

 

 

🌟 Now that the painting is done, you’ll probably find me with Christmas music on full blast, making handmade gifts for my friends and family. 

 

 

➡️ Click HERE to view the finished map! 

 

Whether you grew up with these stories or read them aloud now to little ones, I hope this map brings a bit of that quiet joy into your home.

Every piece tells a story, and I’m so grateful to share them with you.

 

⭐ Click HERE to see all the North Pole gifts. ⭐

 

 

Happy reading!

 

 

P.S. Need a holiday stress reliever or gift idea? I've heard from a lot of you! 

If so, I have made Coloring Pages of Story Maps ready for watercolors, markers, or colored pencils. Great for adults to relax and color or share with a child, friend, or family member.

 

 

📖  Click HERE to browse over 40 Story Maps