I was looking for ideas of what to do with my old Christmas cards. In the past, I’ve used them to create gift tags, thank you postcards but mostly end up burning or recycling them. However, after a quick troll on the internet I found these wonderful placemats. They were very easy to make and took less than 30 minutes.
You’ll need:
- Selection of Christmas Cards
- A3 Sheet of paper
- Double sided sticky tape
How to:
I used a guillotine to cut the backs off of the cards and then I cut the cards into squares 4cm x 4cm. I’m sure you could vary this, possibly larger for younger children.
I also included a few photos of my daughter so we can see how much she has changed from year to year.
We used double sided sticky tape. You could use glue but I think my 4 year old would have lost interest quickly.
Getting them a bit square was challenging but not a problem as you can trim the wonkey ends when you’re done.
I now just need to find someone with a laminator.
I’m hoping to turn this into a small tradition, making one a year, so, in a few years time we may have a full set!
That’s such a lovely idea, I’m going to have to send this link to my sister, she’ll love it. Laminators are fairly cheap and a useful enough thing if you like doing craft bits with the children, if not they often have them in libraries that you can use for a small fee.
Top tip, thank you. Luckily, a mate has one. I don’t think I can warrant buying one.
Love it!
I have a laminator I use on 3 year olds artwork to turn them into art, this looks like a great thing to do!
I was amazed how easy it was as I’m not a crafty person.
What an excellent idea – I should have done these with DDs birthday cards which got binned eventually. Oh well, next year.
When I was doing it, I thought to myself, this would have been great for her first birthday cards! I think I still have them.
Daughter has a laminator. She’s only up the road from you if you need! x
I still need her number for sitting!
Good idea! On the back you could cut out some special Christmas messages from the cards to include.
Bugger, I should have done that…there is always next year!
What a great idea. Definitely one for me to try out next year (the cards from this last Christmas are already in the recycling bin!)
Fantastic idea, thank you for this! would you like to post about it on Mums Like You as well? I am sure our mums will love it.
That would be great…we just need to make sure the original blog gets credit for the idea.
Ooh I think I might have to steal your idea of making them into gift tags!
Oooh I like! They look FABULOUS!! Go you!
Maggy