How to Make Placemats from Greeting Cards

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Dig out last year's greeting cards.

   Center the photo/pic in the circle.,,,, (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.
   
   Alternative "wreath" arrangement.
   
   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. ,,,,
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   Step 2: Scribe 4-6 inch (10-15 cm) circles on the picture areas of ten (preferably color coordinated) greeting cards.

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   Step 3: Cut out the circles.

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   Step 4: Cut two sheets of clear contact paper to approximately 20x26 inches (50x65 cm).

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   Step 5: Peel away the paper backing from one sheet of contact paper.

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   Step 6: Arrange the greeting cards on the sticky surface so that they are overlapping in three rows.

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   Step 7: Peel away the paper backing from the second sheet of contact paper.

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   Step 8: Carefully place the second sheet over the cards and smooth out any bubbles.

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   Step 9: Trim the contact paper approximately 1/2 an inch from the edges of the greeting card circle(s).

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    Step 10: Pat yourself on the back for creating an easily cleanable placemat from recycled greeting cards!

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