Christmas presents -suggestions

[toni*]

i just got those plastic sleeves and put them in there, it certainly keeps them in better condition than loose.

if you laminate them you could use them as place mats!

[LizzieW]

Bitty

I have 100s too, so I hope they will be protected for many years to come.

Toni - I wonder if they would melt if you used them as place mats, otherwise I like that idea.

I've also got old letters, which are as much about the country's history as my own.  For instance there is one sent to my father when he was away in WWII from a friend who was left at home and it details the bombing in Manchester.  What I intend to do with the letters is to type them out and laminate both the originals and my typed copies.

Lizzie

[toni*]

depends on how hot the hting was you placed on it but i don't think they would melt if it was a normal plate.

[Evelina]

I am trying out an idea I heard of recently to laminate a bit of christmas paper with a picture in the centre to use as mats for any guests coming to visit over the festive season e.g. one of the person as a child or a well remembered mad moment, hair style or fashion.  But if you did it with copies of really old family pics it could make a nice present or a game of guess the relative. Evelina

[Etude]

Yes the laminations seem to stand up well as place mats.
We had a party a few years ago and arranged to get toddler pictures of our guests, without them knowing, ie mothers, sisters etc.
It caused surprise, amusement and a talking point as they found they place at the table.
Iris

[4kni]

may I voice a word of caution for  anyone thinking of getting a laminator to preserve photos. Make sure you get one with hot and cold settings, as some of the hot only laminators can get too hot for photos. I have in the past damaged photos in a hot laminator, thankfully they were not ones that meant a lot to the family, I now preserve anything important on a cold setting just in case. I also place a piece of white photocopying paper behind the item to help strengthen the finished item.

[LizzieW]

Welcome to Rootschat 4kni.

Thanks for the tips on using a laminator.  I've never used one, so my son who is buying one for me is going to give me a lesson if I need it.  I do have lots of photos and certificates etc. I want to laminate, but I thought I'd practice with things I can replace, such as photos which are on the computer.

Lizzie