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Laminate and Use Keepsake Maps

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Date: 10/09/2009 Topics: Better Living > Frugal Living > Tips | Green Living > Reusing  
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I invested in a laminating machine from the office store a few years ago for some craft projects, and really got carried away. I had scads of road maps (available for free from each state's tourism office). I cut these to fit my kitchen drawers, laminated them, and slid them in. They can be wiped free of crumbs and spills, and are fun drawer-liners.

Then I laminated some brochures from our favourite RV parks, and use them as placemats at rest stops. For the motorhome, I laminated one entire map to use as a giant placemat to cover the whole dining table - it can be rolled up, held together with a rubber band and stored away in the RV. And all of these nice things were free, except the cost of the lamination.

By Lady Eleanour from The Rocket City

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By wondernana (10) Profile Contact
I love these ideas. What kind of and how big a laminator would be best for home uses, such as you mentioned? Do you remember where you got it?

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By Deeli (1581) Profile Contact
Great idea!

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By melody_yesterday (647) Profile Blog! Contact
cute!

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