From old jeans to raw paper, from cardboard boxes to old maps, find out how to make nice American placemats using recycling and commonly used materials. The result will surprise you!
Old jeans
Do you want an original and sustainable idea? The first proposal we make you is to recycle old pants or jeans jackets to transform them into nice American placemats. Just cut some rectangular pieces of fabric and add them with the sewing machine, thus obtaining robust and unique placemats.
Old maps
Recover old maps or road maps and use them to give new life to vinyl placemats that you don’t like anymore. Start by spreading a veil of vinyl glue on the entire surface of the placemail, then paste above the chosen map. With a small roller or a smooth spatula, make the paper adhere well, trying to avoid the formation of bubbles or folds. Finally, a hand of vinyl glue diluted with a little water above the map passes: you will thus create a transparent and waterproof coating that will protect your work.
Rectangles of raw paper
If you have a roll of raw paper, you can take advantage of it to make nice USA cheaps. Just cut out rectangles (all of the same size) and customize them with an indelible white marker, adding flowers, leaflets, hearts or what you prefer.
Cardboard rectangles covered with fabric
The cardboard of the old boxes can also be transformed into practical do-it-yourself tablecloths! Put the cardboard rectangles of the desired size (one for each placematic) and cover them with a fabric of your choice. To fix the fabric well, fold on the back and glue it with hot glue.
Personalized placemats with fruit and vegetables
Do you already have fabric placemats but they look a little anonymous? Custom her stamping them with fruit and vegetables! You just need to cut a fruit or vegetable in half (such as potatoes, lemons, onions, cabbage, carrots or apples), pound it in the color for fabrics and use it as a stamp on the fabric. A simple and fun idea to give an artistic and natural touch to your table!
String and cardboard
Fifth and last idea of the day: recovering old cardboard boxes and transforming into original round tablecloths! Draw some circles of the same diameter on the cardboard and cut them carefully. Then, starting from the center, cover them with raw string, raising it gradually with hot glue. The result? Of rustic, natural and perfect placemats for a country or boho -style table!
