If you’ve been following my blog, you know I’ve been decluttering and preparing for a yard sale. I’ve been working on getting my craft/decor room in order which means throwing out a lot of useless things. I would never be forgiven by Zach and Ammon if I threw these out. We went to Legoland 1 1/2 years ago and I’ve been meaning to make these into placemats ever since.
Don’t ask me why it took so long. I even had the transparent contact paper on hand. In fact, I’ve had for so many years I wasn’t sure it was still going to work.
I started by cutting the contact paper a little larger than the poster. Then I positioned it over the top of the poster and stuck it down a few inches at a time to prevent it from bubbling or getting creases. Smooth from the center and work out.
Then I flipped the poster over and did the same thing on the other side.
I cut the 2 pieces of transparent contact paper about 1/8″ from the poster around all sides.
Then I went all the way around the poster again making sure the 2 pieces of contact paper formed a good seal.
And TA-DA! The boys have new Legoland Star Wars placemats and it only took 1 1/2 years and 10 minutes. Seriously, I think I could hold the World Record for procrastination. Anyway, the boys love them and talked about the Lego figures on the posters all during dinner. I had to keep reminding them to eat.
What have you been putting off that will take you literally minutes to complete? Make a goal to do it today.
such a cute idea…and i think i could give you a run for your money in the procrastination department…this would make a great project to link up to fridays unfolded this week!
alison
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This is very cool – my guys would love it. I’d love if you linked it to my Craftastic party:)
This is such a fun idea! My kids have been known to take napkins and turn them into placemats since we don’t have any. I should make them some like this, they’d love it!
xoxo,
Amy
Very nice! I have to make mine in a pink girly version. Thanks for this tut.
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Super good idea! I’ll have to remember this for when my kiddos are a little older!
i love legos! great idea!
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
My nephew would love those. Too bad his birthday was last month.
What a great idea. My son LOVES legos. He would never eat, lol.
that’s a great idea! perfect for your boys.