Mark Lund
New Uses for Old Things
Storybook Pages as Placemats
A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.
Add some character(s) to a table setting by sandwiching favorite storybook pages between lamination sheets (available at office-supply stores). Catchy text and colorful pictures (think Dr. Seuss and nursery rhymes) are especially attention-grabbing.
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