Has anyone laminated cardstock Christmas ornaments from Shutterfly, Etc.?

[AnnieW625]

Last year I made the metal ornaments from Shutterfly and I really liked them, but even at 50% off they were $12 a piece so I was thinking of getting about 20 of the 5x5" cardstock ornaments at less than $2 a piece (SF is 50% off through tonight) and then laminating them and using them as tags for xmas gifts for close family members. I thought laminating them might be a good way to preserve them as an ornament for those who want them. If so what laminator would you recommend and what weight of laminating paper?
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[PZMommy]

Unless you laminate things regularly, I'd go to office max and have them laminate it with their 5 ml pouches. Depending on the size they could fit a few in each pouch. It is about 1.70 per pouch.

[AnnieW625]

No I don't usually laminate things so yes going to Staples or Office Max would probably be for the best.


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[mikala]

I've done the cardstock ornaments before and I wouldn't laminate them. The cardstock is fairly thick and I think the cut laminated edge around them would look strange, especially ornaments with a scalloped edge. I'd use them as is or would coat with a bit of modge podge or similar if you want them to be a little more durable.

[rlu]

coat with a bit of modge podge or similar if you want them to be a little more durable.

I like this idea. I probably missed the shutterfly sale but another one will come along. I like the idea of using as a gift tag. Thanks!

[AnnieW625]

Thanks again. I have never used modge podge. I did find that Snapfish is having 50-60% off plus 5% Ebates till 10/1 so the metal is tempting from them but they would be about $8-$10 a piece, but I will probably just go the paper route. Shutterfly extended their 50% off sale through tonight at 11:59 pm pdt.


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[chlobo]

Thanks again. I have never used modge podge. I did find that Snapfish is having 50-60% off plus 5% Ebates till 10/1 so the metal is tempting from them but they would be about $8-$10 a piece, but I will probably just go the paper route. Shutterfly extended their 50% off sale through tonight at 11:59 pm pdt.


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You could probably buy some really cheap $20 off codes from eBay to bring the price down.

[mikala]

I'd get on their mailing list and keep an eye out for promos as it gets closer to Thanksgiving. I'm pretty sure I paid around 50% off last year.

[kristac]

I have laminated them for several years and they hold up great! I only laminate my own personal ones for my tree, but I don't see why you could not do others.

[AnnieW625]

Thanks! I am already on their mailing list. My only wish right now was that free shipping codes were stackable or available.


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