The tag was printed on heavy paper, but to make the finished product more sturdy I also glued it to a piece of card stock. Then I decided the tag would last longer if encased in some type of plastic. I asked on the Buy Nothing group if anyone had a small piece of clear Contact paper or a corner of a laminating sheet they would be willing to add my tag to. I didn't know there was a thing called a self-adhering laminating sheet (that allows you to laminate without a machine) until someone offered it to me.
This afternoon I swung by the woman's house and picked up the sheet, which was large enough to cover one side of a standard sheet of paper. Because my item was small I measured a piece large enough for both sides, then sandwiched the tag inside. Next I folded the laminate in half, and pressed down until all of the air bubbles were gone. The last step was to cut off the excess plastic and punch a hole. Just like that I had another ornament for the tree.
Good job!
ReplyDeleteLooks cool. I've used the laminating machine at Fed Ex to make such ornaments. With the luggage tag laminate or a small piece, it's usually $1.50 total for it. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteI will remember your tip for the next time!
DeleteHow imaginative. It's a lovely reminder of a special time.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great way to use this on your tree. Great imagination that has turned out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat decoration. I'm going to share your idea with our daughter who did the same trip as you & Tony.
ReplyDeleteI hope she is able to use it.
DeleteWhat a great idea and you learned of something that you didn't know of.
ReplyDeleteYES! I love doing two things at once :-)
DeleteI love it! So clever to use what most would throw out. My son-in-law was going to toss the turkey carcasses that had a lot of meat left. I commandeered them and brought them home. I got over a pound of meat and 2 quarts of broth. The carcasses themselves were then turned over to the cats. They were still picking away at them today. Those bones will be clean when they finish.
ReplyDeleteI've always heard that dogs or cats shouldn't have turkey bones, but that's probably better advice for pampered indoor pets who don't know to be careful with splintery bones.
DeleteGreat decoration.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Thank you.
DeleteKeep going. You could probably get $10 for your special ornament.
ReplyDeleteEvery little bit extra comes in handy at holiday time.
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