What Do You Do With Old Greeting Cards ?

As I help my clients decide what to toss and what to save, I like to recommend  some ways to "re-purpose" some of their memorabilia into beautiful objects that have practical uses.
Do you have stacks of greeting cards that are special to you?
I can teach you (or make for you) handcrafted place mats that you will be able to enjoy every day of the year.  These durable place mats make unique gifts for your friends and family members.  They can be personalized with a child's name, the family name, made to include photos, or a special prayer.
Take a look below, generate some ideas, and let me know how I can help you  glamorize some of your clutter!

Place mats handcrafted from colorful greeting cards

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Rectangular Placemat measures 17 1/2 x 12 in.
  • Made by hand to order
  • Durable
  • Easy care
  • Can be personalized to include family name or seasonal greeting
  • Reversible (Patterned on the back side)
  • Unique gift item for someone on your gift list !

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Oval Placemat measures 18 1/2 x 16 in.
  • Provides fun family time after the meal searching for "hidden" objects
     CARE 
  • These placemats are durable and only need to be wiped off with a damp cloth after each use
  • Be sure to store flat
  • These novelties will grace your table for many years


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Personalization Close-up
Personalization
  • Will appear in the center of the placemat
  • Examples of personalized messages
            **Bless Us, Oh Lord
            **Happy Valentine's Day
            **We Give Thee Thanks
            **Merry Christmas
            **The Evans Family
            **Each child's name
           


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Fall/thanksgiving theme
Themes to select from:
**General
**Christmas
**Floral
**Juvenile
**Religious
**Thanksgiving
**Valentines
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Center close-up of a personalized message
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Whimsical chicken motif
Would you like to order some place mats for a gift or special occasion?
Are you interested in getting more information on making your own place mats?  This has been a fun Community Ed class for creative minds!
Text or email me for help or suggestions.