Hi Linda, Have you seen the map of U.S. made of license plates? It is so neat & what you do. There is a pic of a tapestry called "American Pride" artist that made original was Aaron Foster it's on page 17 of their "late winter" catalog . Go to expressionscatalog.com If it's not in there I cut the page out & could send it to you. I'm sure you would love to see it if you havn't already. I have a scanner but don't know how to get a pic on my computer. Probably illegal to copy page of their catalog anyway. Aaron took the black & gold old Ca. plate for our state,Wa is white with blue lettering, etc. each states license is where that state is. Thought it might give you some more ideas for birdhouses. I can see a Texas 1 or Fla 1. The tapestry is $189. so not cheap!! Jan