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What a great way to keep your favorite Christmas Cards into the new year with this easy Christmas Card Placemat created by the FreeKidsCrafts Team. You can adapt this idea to other times of the year also like Easter, Thanksgiving or even your birthday.

Trivia:

In the 20th century, placemats began to be seen as more than just functional objects. They became a way to add style and personality to the dining table. During this time, placemats were made from a variety of materials, including plastic, vinyl, and fabric. They were also decorated with a variety of patterns and designs. Source: Tassled Home – The Evolution of Placemats: From Functional Necessity to Stylish Table Decor

Supplies

• Recycled Christmas Cards
• Clear Contact Paper
• Gold Ribbon and Glue (Optional)
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Cut or tear the fronts of old Christmas cards from the back. Discard backs.
2. Lay a 12″ x 18″ piece of clear contact paper sticky side up on your work surface.
3. Arrange card fronts to completely cover the contact paper, overlapping and pressing them right side up on the sticky surface of the paper.
4. Cover the front with another piece of contact paper. Trim.
5. Glue on a border of ribbon if desired.