My DIY Table Mats

Just bought myself some nice papers from Smidapaper which is located at Strait Quay. I was so crazy about the papers over there while the first time I walked into the shop. However, the price of the papers there are not that cheap but still can consider as affordable. And I finally bought a small pack of paper that comes with 10 designs and each designs 3 pieces and it only cost me RM28.

TaDA!!! This is what I bought from Smidapaper shop and I was so excited about getting those papers. You got no idea how much I love the papers there.

Total 10 designs and each design comes with 3 pieces. And I'm going to use these papers to DIY myself some unique table mats to enhance my dining table.

I plan to make 4 table mats for my house but due to the reason each design only comes with 3 pieces and I can't separate them equally so I decided to use the technique of collage to cut and paste those papers together.

First, I arrange the papers nicely on a A3 size paper and I glue them together.

And then I turn the paper to the back side and it seems there's lot of outstanding paper.

So I trim the outstanding paper according the A3 size paper.

After that, I seal it up with transeal paper. It just has the same effect and result as lamination to protect the paper from water so it wouldn't be spoiled.

At the end, my DIY table mats are done!!! Looks simple but nice ^^

Here's another design that I made.

Now, my house has four little lovely table mats and it does really enhance my dining table. I feel so satisfied towards the result of DIY table mats. The designs bring out the little cottage feel successfully and this is just what I want.

And the most important thing is... this table mat is unique as you can only find it in my house. Nobody has the same like me unless someone is trying to copy mine ><

The world of art is boundless and paper is everywhere. Paper is the most inexpensive and readily available material, yet it is often forgotten and neglected as a craft, hobby and an art medium. I should even say it is a skill that a person can acquire rather easily.

Personally, the best part of paper crafts is that you can do it on your own. You can make your own beautiful and cute arts with your own hands and sometimes it’ll be more sentimental when you puts your thoughts into it. And it means a lots to you instead you just simply buy something from the market or shopping center.

It’s a fun and a great pastime. Maybe you can try out yours when you are free. ^^ Let's enjoy the greatness of DIY~~~