How to Make a Tablecloth Out of Photos

Transform an old album full of pictures into a keepsake home accessory.

Create a tablecloth full of memories by transforming pictures of any size into laminated tablecloths. You can make a collage of pictures from a special event, such as a wedding, to give to newlyweds for their home or make a tablecloth full of childhood memories for a young adult. You can make a tablecloth from pictures of different sizes or shapes or create a uniform look with pictures of all the same size.

Things You'll Need

• Photos
• Rolls of laminate paper
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Cut out two pieces of laminate paper for each photo. Make the laminate pieces just a little bit larger than the pictures.

2. Lay out the pictures and cover each piece with the laminate paper with the sticky side of the paper facing downward. Smooth out any bubbles and then peel away the backing paper. Flip each of the pictures over and apply another piece of the laminate in the same manner.

3. Arrange the photos on your work surface to make a rectangle large enough to cover the table. You can line up the pictures side by side with just a little bit of the excess laminate overlapping or arrange the pictures on angles and turn the tablecloth into a photo collage. Trim around the edges of the photo arrangement to create even sides for the tablecloth if necessary.

4. Cut one large piece of laminate paper to cover the entire photo tablecloth if you are making a covering for a small table. Cut strips of the laminate to cover a section at a time for a larger cloth.

5. Lay the laminate paper on the arranged photos and smooth it across to remove the air bubbles. Peel the paper backing away. Flip the laminated photo tablecloth over and repeat the laminating process to make sure the photos are well sealed and protected from any spills.

References

• "Photojojo!: Insanely Great Photo Projects and DIY Ideas"; Amit Gupta and Kelly Jensen; 2009
• "Photo Craft: 50 Creative Ideas for Using Photographs"; Susie Johns; 1998