There are various methods of making placemats for your table, but this one is perfect for right after the holidays because you can recycle your greeting cards! These holiday-themed placemats will make a fitting seasonal decoration for next year.
Steps
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Dig out last year's greeting cards.
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Scribe 4-6 inch (10-15 cm) circles on the picture areas of ten (preferably color coordinated) greeting cards. Center the photo/pic in the circle.
- Cut out the circles.
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Cut two sheets of clear contact paper to approximately 20x26 inches (50x65 cm).
- Peel away the paper backing from one sheet of contact paper.
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Arrange the greeting cards on the sticky surface so that they are overlapping in three rows. (A row of three cards, then a middle row of 4 cards, and then a bottom row of 3 cards). Overlap so that there are no gaps between rows or adjacent circles.
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Feel free to experiment with different arrangements, for example, a wreath, tree, or dove. Consider using more cards back to back for a two-sided placemat.
Alternative "wreath" arrangement.
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- Peel away the paper backing from the second sheet of contact paper.
- Carefully place the second sheet over the cards and smooth out any bubbles.
- Trim the contact paper approximately 1/2 an inch from the edges of the greeting card circle(s).
- Pat yourself on the back for creating an easily cleanable placemat from recycled greeting cards!
Warnings
- Scissors are sharp. Handle with care.
Things You'll Need
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Greeting cards to recycle
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Clear Contact Paper or adhesive plastic film
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Scissors
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4-6inch round object to trace or Scrapbooking circle templates.
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Compass (Optional- may poke hole in card)
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Laminating sheets (optional)
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Heat sealer (optional)
