Coasters and Placemats From Recycled Papers

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  Step 1

  Choose papers that you'd like to recycle. In my case it was a larger piece of paper that I was using as a mat while preparing some journal pages. I used these for my coasters. For the placemats you will need something larger. I used brown paper bags from the grocery store.

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  Step 2

  Cut them down to the size desired. My coasters were 4"x4". My placemats were 14"x12"

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  Step 3

  Cut a piece of clear contact paper about 1/2" larger than your paper. For my coasters I cut a larger piece where I laid down all 4 all at once, leaving enough space in between each.

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  Step 4

  Cut another piece of clear contact paper and lay it on top.

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  Step 5

  Cut down the contact paper close to the edge of the paper.

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  Step 6

  Using your sewing machine stitch down a zigzag stitch close to the edge. The stitches will hold down the contact paper and will make your coasters/placemats more durable.

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  Step 7

  The technique is the same for the placemats except the paper is larger.

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  Step 8

  Now it's time to set the table and enjoy some food.

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