A Place(mat) for Everything

 

 How’s this for an easy and creative table-setting idea that also keeps your kids occupied? Give each of your children some construction paper and art supplies (stamps, markers, and paint all work well, but don’t use crayons) and let them create some holiday-themed artwork to use as placemats. They can even create designs specific for each guest, and the placemat can double as a seating assignment as well. (Or if you’re really short on time and don’t want the mess of an art project, just dig out some of their old artwork from past holidays and use that instead.)


You can take the artwork down to your nearest FedEx Office location and laminate it yourself. The laminating machine has very specific instructions next to it, making it easy to do it yourself. It took me less than five minutes to do eight pieces of artwork and it was pretty inexpensive. Each 8.5x11 sheet cost less than $2.


The finished placemats make adorable keepsakes and are sure to be conversation-starters  Just try to find any placemats that unique anywhere else...


How about you? What kind of creative placemats have you made or seen in the past?


Please note that lamination should not be used on antique papers, heat-sensitive materials or crayon markings. 


 


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Comments

I've made these also but in

I've made these also but in the 11x17 size.  They are about $4.75 each and the 8.5x11 are actually about $2.75 each.

What a fun idea!  I'm going

What a fun idea!  I'm going to have to try this with my kiddos!

You could make these for

You could make these for every season of the year! What a neat idea...For gift giving as well!

 

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