1. Small method: Use packaging tape from the dollar tree. - Take out bubbles with credit card 2. Layer method: bigger projects. - Use packaging tape - Downside: bubbles and the stripe from layering the tape 3. Self adhesive laminating pieces. - About 30 cents/sheet, kinda expensive - convenient 4. DIY thermal laminating - buy laminating pouches for machine - use with iron and dish towels - drag iron over the surface - get corners super well - must check a bunch - 12 cents per sheet!! 5. At-Home Laminators - bought an at home laminator - can find good quality one for $30/$40
I like that you are so thorough, yet you don't waste any time - you get right to the point. Some of the people with how-to-do-it videos go on and on about things that don't matter or don't need repeating 100 times and it takes several minutes just to get to the important part of their videos. You are really upbeat, cheerful-sounding and I love that you are a teacher (and mother!) because I figure you really know what you are talking about! Thanks!
I love my laminator. I used the self adhesive laminating sheets for years thinking that I didn't laminate enough to make it worth buying a machine. Then one day I realized that if I had bought the machine at the beginning it would have already paid for itself. I got a machine by Scotch at WalMart and am so glad I have it. I live in the Seattle area (it tends to rainy here) and take the bus or walk everywhere. I now laminate the schedules for the bus routes I use the most so I don't have to carry the entire book around with me. Laminating them lets me pull out the schedule I need even when it's raining so hard that you think someone is just emptying buckets of water on you without the schedules getting ruined. I also print and laminate index cards with information for each day of a trip when I travel. Each card has the information for one day on it. I'll use my upcoming trip to Disney World as an example. The card for my first day / travel day has the date, my flight information, hotel information, scooter rental information & the operating hours for all four parks on it. The other days ha the date park hours for all four parks, what park I'm planning on going to that, any fastpass+'s I've made for that day as well as any dining reservations or special activities/events (christmas party, tour, Cirque du Soleil) that I'm doing.Being laminated means that these cards hold up to being pulled out of a bag, stuffed in to bag, rain, being dropped on the ground and being on the table at lunch when I spill my iced tea or water all over it and the table.They're also more convenient to refer to then the same information on my phone is because my phone is password protected. I've also laminated copies of my go to recipes and/or my most frequently used recipes that way If the butter spatters while being creamed or the molasses drips or oil spills and it gets on the card I can just take a damp and even soapy cloth and wipe the card down and the family fudge recipe is still readable.
I've been homeschooling & decided to start laminating some things. I started looking at the price of the self- laminating sheets which kind of felt a bit pricey😫. All of sudden, I'm looking at diy crate projects & then stubbled upon your video & I was blown at these tips. Thanks so much because I will be using the ironing tip. 😁
I definitely have done the tape method a few times and it's a great option! I have not tried the thermal ones with an iron, though! SO SUPER EXCITED to know it does not require a machine! Thank you so much for sharing that tip!
Two more dollar store methods are: rolls of either clear peel-off shelf paper (low-gloss) or clear peel-off book cover paper (high gloss in bright neon colors). Rolls vary in widths between 10" thru 18" and all rolls have peel-off backing preprinted with an all over half-inch grid and edged with ruler numbers and markings.
I love my laminator! (The same one you have.) I have used it for years, and it still works like brand new. Other than my printer and paper cutter, it is my most used home school gadget!
Good ideas. I have used the packing tape trick for a long time. My best tip is to type up your list of prescriptions you take along with dosage amount and put on a credit card size card.. Then I "laminate" with the tape. I put this card with my insurance cards and always have that info available when filling out info at a doctor's office, etc. I enjoy your videos. You always have great tips.
Jackie, this is an AWSOME idea, and since I've just had my second heart surgery I'm seeing new DR's, having to go to a lot of different types of DR'S and they all want to know not only that information, but what your allergic to, what surgeries' you've had, and a host of other information that people really needs to have on them unless they've been blessed and haven't ever had a operation, no allergies etc. and now I have to carry a card saying I have metal in my back and leg's, that I have stent's in my heart etc. and I wondered how I could protect them, so between you and MISS KTHERYN ( I know it's MRS. I just call everyone miss ) I know what to do and how to protect it ! THANKS LADIES ! HAVE A BLESED WEEK!
Thanks for sharing your idea Mr. Jackie . This prescription idea is really awesome ! I have been worrying about my parents' emergency medication (if needed) while they travel alone.Thank you.
That's a great idea! It also would be so helpful if we were to get sick/injured and couldn't speak for ourselves. A helpful, rescuer would be able to find the info when looking for our ID in our wallet. (Hopefully that doesn't happen and we're all safe n healthy :) but smart to be prepared!) Also, when we go to the pharmacy to pick up meds, we can show the pharmacist to double check there are no contraindications or allergies to the new med, with our current meds. Thanks for your great tip!
I love these! As a teacher myself, these tips will save so much time and money. At work we only have two small laminators that someone else is already using. I am super psyched about this and plan on sharing this video with co-workers! Thank you!
Oh my gosh! Thank you! I’m forever wishing I could laminate stuff. I just discovered you and I’ve been binge watching and applying your SIMPLE tips to my home. My husband is thrilled! I just wish I had these tips and empathy while raising my daughter as a sick mom. Thank you again!
Great video! You can also use zip lock (or no name brands) bag instead of the laminating pouches. Just make sure to sandwich the bag in fabric so it does melt on your ironing board.
I love laminating! I have 2 kids,a 4 yr old son and a 2 or old daughter. I'm always making "learning binders" for them and flash cards. The dollar tree has awesome flash cards and work books that I laminate so they can use them as much as possible. Dry erase markers work great on the work pages too!
Thank you! I'm also working as a teacher, and I've already discovered the importance of laminating all of my materials to use them again with new groups and this information is fantastic. I've already got my eyes on the heavy duty, efficient and eco-friendly printer, now I know beautiful ideas to protect the printouts. Thanks for sharing your insider knowledge. All the best with your teaching. God bless.
i bought a laminating machine a few years ago now and I use it so much. It was only cheap about $20 (cheap here in Australia) but it has been worth the money over and over. I recently bought an a3 machine also for $20 so I can do larger items. The tape idea is brilliant for labels. thanks for sharing
Loved this Kathryn!!! Your teacher skills really came out in this video. You were handing those laminating sheets like a pro! :). The tape trick was awesome! Thanks for a great video. Nikki
As a fellow teacher that was heading into my 3rd year I realized I NEEDED a laminator, so I have a Scotch $20 one that I use with my Walmart sheets (100 in a pack for $10).That iron trick though is really cool! P.S. I've been binge watching your videos. Must subscribe now lol!
Iron laminating sheets is a great tip. It is so sweet hope Carson was talking so softly. Thank you for sharing a tidbit with him in it. We have a son in college and our baby is in high school. It's nice seeing a little one.
lucaslover182 I've seen this in a couple of comments. I guess I've always purchased the wrong kind. It always looks cloudy to me, and I always felt like I had a bunch of excess I was wasting. Would love to heard your tips on how you save doing in this way so we all can learn from it. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Just to add, if you have bigger projects (aka multiple sheets of paper) you can use the laminate rolls. Those are the rolls they use in large hot seal laminators, you can just buy the refillable rolls. You can also use an iron to seal them like the thermal pouch laminate. Also per page its a lot cheaper, so if you have to make a ton of signs it might be more cost effective option. I did a brief tutorial on my channel how I use it.
i used iron to laminate directly at the laminating pouch .. just set the iron into low-medium and start ironing from the close part so it wo'nt bubbles
Thank you for a very informative intro on sheet lamination with a cost breakdown. You reminded me of the laminator in the basement I had completely forgotten about! Also the use of a credit card for air bubble removal. Thanks again
I have been doing the postal tape label thing for a while now. You can find labelers very cheap - but they really sock it to you with the price of the labels. So I just make my own. And when I do, I can print professional or really personally designed labels in color from my computer and then apply postal tape to laminate them. Thanks for the ideas as always.
I have been following for about a year but I only stumbled upon on this video by accident. It was so sweet seeing little Carson at the end!!! You may not ever see this comment but do you have any advice on laminating a large wall calendar? It's one of the big ones you would use in a classroom. Thank you!
OMG, I LOVE YOU MORE WITH EACH VIDEO YOU POST! I've gotten to where I wanted to protect EVERY recipe I print off or is given to me by someone else, and page protectors can run into a lot of money unless you get the real thin cheap'o's (LOL) But I tend to get food of some sort on ever recipe I try, but I didn't want to invest in a laminating machine, but now I know of several different ways to laminate thing's big and small I can laminate it all !!! ONE HAPPY CAMPER ! XOXO TO YOU AND CARSON! LOVE, Denise
You learn everyday! I never knew about this but I'm taking it all in. I work at an office and sometimes have to improvise with page protectors. This is so cool TFS
I have a laminator, but before I had one I would use clear contact paper to laminate items at home. And I use clear packing tape all the time for my labels!
I laminated my cleaning system lists by just slipping them into a sheet protector. I use a dry erase marker to check off my list and clean it off when done with a paper towel. When I am satisfied with the list and don't feel it needs any tweeking I then close off the top with washi tape so there is no chance of it slipping out... however I have had these lists for several months without the tape on the top and they have never fallen out. I got the sheet protectors at Big Lots 20/$1,
Thank you so much! I wanted to make some flash cards for my toddler but didn’t want to buy a laminator. Will definitely try some of these hacks specially the 4th method.
i was a teacher, too, and we had these really huge laminating contraceptions at the school district but the plastic wasn't too thick. A friend of mine later loan me a laminator his late mother had. It is super HEAVY...but the old stuff is so good, it worked really well...but i can't find the cord (it's a detachable) so i'm glad to have found your video!! :) until i find the stupid cord, which may not resurface anytime soon.
I didn't realize you were a teacher! I was wondering if you would ever do a video on a curriculum for us stay at home moms. I am currently staying at home with my 4 yr old and am just lost on where to begin with educating him at home so he is ready for kindergarten. he was in daycare up until about 3 months ago when i quit my job and relocated. Im so lost and don't want my son to pay for my lack of knowledge on how to home school! any advice or tips you can provide so he's not just sitting in the house doing the same things over and over again would be treaty appreciated!
I agree! My son is a few months younger than Carson and I'd love to hear/see what you do with him and what materials you use. He knows more at his age than many kids I know who are older than him. Great job! He's a smart one!
Wow! From one teacher to another, thanks for the tips! I usually use clear contact paper for laminating, but I will definitely keep these tips in mind! Also, I had no idea laminating machines were that affordable! I might just get one just to have! Thanks again!
I laminate everything with "self-adhesive laminating paper", I actually couldn't find the name of this thing on the instructions in this "paper"; they come in rolls and in my country I buy them in yards. Depending on the finish I want the thing to be laminated to have, I use the matte or shiny one. I use the hack of the transparent adhesive tape too. (I do not know if I made myself clear. English is not my first language).
Great video! I just don't understand the 3rd tip, you said it was a teacher hack....However; any teacher would agree a laminator is much safer around kids than a hot iron. After configuring up the costs, it is much cheaper as well. Scotch brand laminators are only $20.00 at Wal-Mart, & all you have to do is turn it on and plug it in. A cheap Steam Iron is $25.00, then you have to add water to it AND have an ironing board. But to each their own, keep up the good work! 😀
I use that tape all the time. Just talked about it in my last dollar tree haul lol and we just used it to wrap our christmas gifts... gifts ad wrapping paper all came from dollar tree. :) Love it. I used to work there too its such an awesome place
Omg!!! This is the best video for diy laminator. It’s very helpful during this lockdown I wanted to do some interesting activities for my kids. This really helps me. Love love your videos. Your so inspiring. Love you 😘
I am freaking out...lol!! That iron the thermal sheets tip was great! I use my laminator all the time...love that thing. I will definitely have to try the tape trick. Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips.
Hi Katherine! Great tips. I've been watching your channel a long time but this is my first comment. Just wanted to share that laminators are pretty cheap. I got mine online from Office Depot for $12 because it was Black Friday.
I just found this and yes, I did freak out, just now, about using laminating sheets with an iron!! What setting should I use for this? I want to try this as soon as possible!! Thanks for the great ideas!!!
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i love the way carson just whispers those words.. cute, cute, cute
I love your doitonadime videos, your ideas, tips and things amaze me every time. Thank you so much for sharing. Also, I love how clever your little boy is and oh so sweet! :)
Great tips! I have a question, since you're the expert ;) I am looking into the thermal laminating, but I am curious about laminating projects that are larger than 8.9x11", because that seems like all they sell. I have heard about using contact paper, but what if it's a sheet lets say as big as a poster board? Thanks for any info!
You can get cold press laminating material in anything up to 6 feet wide! You usually have to have a roller press (electric or manual) to apply the material without wrinkles and bubble. Just look up "cold laminator" in TH-cam to see the sort of thing.
I use that scotch laminator at work (nursing home activities director) but i totally use the tape method as well for smaller or less important projects.
I love my laminating machine, and best of all, it cost me 9 Euros (about 11 dollars)!! It works fine and the (off brand but great quality) pouches are super cheap as well.
Hey this is the first video I see of yours I would like to see more about teaching kids I have an 7 months baby and I would love to teach him already !!..
Watching you from Italy. I love your channel. Thank you so much for sharing all your tips/suggestions & posts. Love to see more recipes for busy families~ I make your chicken/potatoes & green beans recipe all the time. Thanks so much!!!
hi there! so im having trouble how can i make a toddler binder worksheets look so good when it needs to laminate, thankfully i saw your video. Thank you for this tutorials.
just found your site...many years later. Bet Carson is a Big Boy now! My question to you is: Have you ever laminated fabric? Found a less expensive way than the commercially made fusible vinyl?
Thanks a lot. this was very informative and the energy you have in the video made learning these things not a chore. you're probably a pretty good teacher haha
I just love your videos and your so uplifting, and so happy all the time.you make me want to giddy up and go.It's hard for me to do alot.I have progressive arthritis which caused a bulging disc and bone fragments in my lower back.
Ramona Q I guess I have never bought the right contact paper. It always looks cloudy to me and I feel like I waste a lot (the excess edges). Would love to hear how you are making it work for you. Thank you so much for sharing
DoItOnaDime Idk. I've done it for... 15 years or so. Mostly for flashcards, and giant homemade colourforms/wall decals. It's significantly less expensive to use a laminating machine, as idiotic as _that_ sounds, but when I don't want the shine/glare, or the piece is too large, I use Contact Paper. I've not noticed clouding, but my eyeballs don't work so well. Maybe what I am seeing as matte, is cloudy, Idk! ( ◠‿◠ ) Ironing the pouches is a brilliant idea, btw.
1. Small method: Use packaging tape from the dollar tree.
- Take out bubbles with credit card
2. Layer method: bigger projects.
- Use packaging tape
- Downside: bubbles and the stripe from layering the tape
3. Self adhesive laminating pieces.
- About 30 cents/sheet, kinda expensive
- convenient
4. DIY thermal laminating
- buy laminating pouches for machine
- use with iron and dish towels
- drag iron over the surface
- get corners super well
- must check a bunch
- 12 cents per sheet!!
5. At-Home Laminators
- bought an at home laminator
- can find good quality one for $30/$40
I like that you are so thorough, yet you don't waste any time - you get right to the point. Some of the people with how-to-do-it videos go on and on about things that don't matter or don't need repeating 100 times and it takes several minutes just to get to the important part of their videos. You are really upbeat, cheerful-sounding and I love that you are a teacher (and mother!) because I figure you really know what you are talking about! Thanks!
"But if your kinda cheap like me, 30 cents is a lot" AMENNNNNNN
Well, if she has 30 kids in each of her classes and has to laminate 5 papers each, 30 cents becomes a lot
Slow down Jason Bourne.
Damn thats 45 dollars
You + are = you're
8 yrs later and this video is still useful. The l thermal laminating sheets and iron trick worked like a charm. Thanks 😊
I love my laminator. I used the self adhesive laminating sheets for years thinking that I didn't laminate enough to make it worth buying a machine. Then one day I realized that if I had bought the machine at the beginning it would have already paid for itself. I got a machine by Scotch at WalMart and am so glad I have it. I live in the Seattle area (it tends to rainy here) and take the bus or walk everywhere. I now laminate the schedules for the bus routes I use the most so I don't have to carry the entire book around with me. Laminating them lets me pull out the schedule I need even when it's raining so hard that you think someone is just emptying buckets of water on you without the schedules getting ruined. I also print and laminate index cards with information for each day of a trip when I travel. Each card has the information for one day on it. I'll use my upcoming trip to Disney World as an example. The card for my first day / travel day has the date, my flight information, hotel information, scooter rental information & the operating hours for all four parks on it. The other days ha the date park hours for all four parks, what park I'm planning on going to that, any fastpass+'s I've made for that day as well as any dining reservations or special activities/events (christmas party, tour, Cirque du Soleil) that I'm doing.Being laminated means that these cards hold up to being pulled out of a bag, stuffed in to bag, rain, being dropped on the ground and being on the table at lunch when I spill my iced tea or water all over it and the table.They're also more convenient to refer to then the same information on my phone is because my phone is password protected. I've also laminated copies of my go to recipes and/or my most frequently used recipes that way If the butter spatters while being creamed or the molasses drips or oil spills and it gets on the card I can just take a damp and even soapy cloth and wipe the card down and the family fudge recipe is still readable.
livingdivanized Yes! They are so useful!
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livingdivanized great tip.
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I've been homeschooling & decided to start laminating some things. I started looking at the price of the self- laminating sheets which kind of felt a bit pricey😫. All of sudden, I'm looking at diy crate projects & then stubbled upon your video & I was blown at these tips. Thanks so much because I will be using the ironing tip. 😁
I definitely have done the tape method a few times and it's a great option! I have not tried the thermal ones with an iron, though! SO SUPER EXCITED to know it does not require a machine! Thank you so much for sharing that tip!
yup same here for my cake toppers.
hey, I'm curious does that tape method not damage the paper/sheet?
Two more dollar store methods are: rolls of either clear peel-off shelf paper (low-gloss) or clear peel-off book cover paper (high gloss in bright neon colors). Rolls vary in widths between 10" thru 18" and all rolls have peel-off backing preprinted with an all over half-inch grid and edged with ruler numbers and markings.
I love my laminator! (The same one you have.) I have used it for years, and it still works like brand new. Other than my printer and paper cutter, it is my most used home school gadget!
Thanks I can't wait to go try out my fake ID
I'm pretty sure that wasn't the point but hey, if it works let us know! :)
appa the skybison LOL!
lol same reason im watching this
appa the skybison exactly the Same reason i came here hahahahahahha
Lolol
Good ideas. I have used the packing tape trick for a long time. My best tip is to type up your list of prescriptions you take along with dosage amount and put on a credit card size card.. Then I "laminate" with the tape. I put this card with my insurance cards and always have that info available when filling out info at a doctor's office, etc.
I enjoy your videos. You always have great tips.
Jackie Armstrong Thanks for sharing that, Jackie! Good idea!
Jackie, this is an AWSOME idea, and since I've just had my second heart surgery I'm seeing new DR's, having to go to a lot of different types of DR'S and they all want to know not only that information, but what your allergic to, what surgeries' you've had, and a host of other information that people really needs to have on them unless they've been blessed and haven't ever had a operation, no allergies etc. and now I have to carry a card saying I have metal in my back and leg's, that I have stent's in my heart etc. and I wondered how I could protect them, so between you and MISS KTHERYN ( I know it's MRS. I just call everyone miss ) I know what to do and how to protect it ! THANKS LADIES ! HAVE A BLESED WEEK!
this is a very good idea. I'm going to go and do it right now.
Thanks for sharing your idea Mr. Jackie . This prescription idea is really awesome ! I have been worrying about my parents' emergency medication (if needed) while they travel alone.Thank you.
That's a great idea!
It also would be so helpful if we were to get sick/injured and couldn't speak for ourselves. A helpful, rescuer would be able to find the info when looking for our ID in our wallet.
(Hopefully that doesn't happen and we're all safe n healthy :) but smart to be prepared!)
Also, when we go to the pharmacy to pick up meds, we can show the pharmacist to double check there are no contraindications or allergies to the new med, with our current meds.
Thanks for your great tip!
I love these! As a teacher myself, these tips will save so much time and money. At work we only have two small laminators that someone else is already using. I am super psyched about this and plan on sharing this video with co-workers! Thank you!
Oh my gosh! Thank you! I’m forever wishing I could laminate stuff. I just discovered you and I’ve been binge watching and applying your SIMPLE tips to my home. My husband is thrilled! I just wish I had these tips and empathy while raising my daughter as a sick mom. Thank you again!
Great video! You can also use zip lock (or no name brands) bag instead of the laminating pouches. Just make sure to sandwich the bag in fabric so it does melt on your ironing board.
I love laminating! I have 2 kids,a 4 yr old son and a 2 or old daughter. I'm always making "learning binders" for them and flash cards. The dollar tree has awesome flash cards and work books that I laminate so they can use them as much as possible. Dry erase markers work great on the work pages too!
"I can feel you freaking out right now." LOL I absolutely was! This video is perfect. Thank you for all the tips 😊
I WAS HAHAHA
Thank you! I'm also working as a teacher, and I've already discovered the importance of laminating all of my materials to use them again with new groups and this information is fantastic. I've already got my eyes on the heavy duty, efficient and eco-friendly printer, now I know beautiful ideas to protect the printouts. Thanks for sharing your insider knowledge. All the best with your teaching. God bless.
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Thank you for not gate keeping and getting right to the point without all the extra fluff. Really appreciate videos like this!
i bought a laminating machine a few years ago now and I use it so much. It was only cheap about $20 (cheap here in Australia) but it has been worth the money over and over. I recently bought an a3 machine also for $20 so I can do larger items. The tape idea is brilliant for labels. thanks for sharing
You don't even know as a new homeschooling mom how much I love this vlog!!!!! Thank you
i need to send a laminated tortilla to my friends
Yuhhh
get into it
Loved this Kathryn!!! Your teacher skills really came out in this video. You were handing those laminating sheets like a pro! :). The tape trick was awesome! Thanks for a great video. Nikki
AHWN!! I'm a huge fan!! :-)))
What do you set the iron on?
As a fellow teacher that was heading into my 3rd year I realized I NEEDED a laminator, so I have a Scotch $20 one that I use with my Walmart sheets (100 in a pack for $10).That iron trick though is really cool! P.S. I've been binge watching your videos. Must subscribe now lol!
Iron laminating sheets is a great tip. It is so sweet hope Carson was talking so softly. Thank you for sharing a tidbit with him in it. We have a son in college and our baby is in high school. It's nice seeing a little one.
milkmanzwife92 Aw! They grow so fast!
They really do. Have a great day tomorrow.
"you can find it at the dollar store for a dollar" me writing any essay lmao
clear contact paper is also just as good and worthy of mention, plus it is very cheap!
lucaslover182 I've seen this in a couple of comments. I guess I've always purchased the wrong kind. It always looks cloudy to me, and I always felt like I had a bunch of excess I was wasting. Would love to heard your tips on how you save doing in this way so we all can learn from it. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Thanks for giving all these great tips. I especially like the ironing tip. :-)
Jenny W Chan - OrigamiTree.com Thank you, Jenny :)
Jenny W. Chan - Origami Tree thx so much I needed that😅😅😅😅
Just to add, if you have bigger projects (aka multiple sheets of paper) you can use the laminate rolls. Those are the rolls they use in large hot seal laminators, you can just buy the refillable rolls. You can also use an iron to seal them like the thermal pouch laminate.
Also per page its a lot cheaper, so if you have to make a ton of signs it might be more cost effective option. I did a brief tutorial on my channel how I use it.
i used iron to laminate directly at the laminating pouch .. just set the iron into low-medium and start ironing from the close part so it wo'nt bubbles
Thank you for a very informative intro on sheet lamination with a cost breakdown. You reminded me of the laminator in the basement I had completely forgotten about! Also the use of a credit card for air bubble removal. Thanks again
I have been doing the postal tape label thing for a while now. You can find labelers very cheap - but they really sock it to you with the price of the labels. So I just make my own. And when I do, I can print professional or really personally designed labels in color from my computer and then apply postal tape to laminate them. Thanks for the ideas as always.
I have been following for about a year but I only stumbled upon on this video by accident. It was so sweet seeing little Carson at the end!!! You may not ever see this comment but do you have any advice on laminating a large wall calendar? It's one of the big ones you would use in a classroom. Thank you!
OMG, I LOVE YOU MORE WITH EACH VIDEO YOU POST! I've gotten to where I wanted to protect EVERY recipe I print off or is given to me by someone else, and page protectors can run into a lot of money unless you get the real thin cheap'o's (LOL) But I tend to get food of some sort on ever recipe I try, but I didn't want to invest in a laminating machine, but now I know of several different ways to laminate thing's big and small I can laminate it all !!! ONE HAPPY CAMPER ! XOXO TO YOU AND CARSON! LOVE, Denise
Kathryn, they also have laminating sheets at dollar tree. They are about the size of a regular photo, they work great.
Great tips. Your son is adorable! Thanks for sharing.
You learn everyday! I never knew about this but I'm taking it all in. I work at an office and sometimes have to improvise with page protectors. This is so cool TFS
Thank you so much. I tried the 4th method to laminate a flower and it really came out very well. I am delighted.
She sounds so exited and perky I love her!😂💕
Ooh this is fabulous! I was looking at buying a laminator for just a couple of sheets but I would never have thought to use my iron! Brilliant!!
I have a laminator, but before I had one I would use clear contact paper to laminate items at home. And I use clear packing tape all the time for my labels!
I've been using my iron for years. I've actually laminated more than iced ironed clothes
Super Happy Scrapper What are iced ironed clothes?
@@Bmedina29 ikr lol
@@Bmedina29 she didnt mean to say iced
Berenice Medina I think they meant “I’ve ironed clothes”
Are you a drug user?? I think I saw you buying drugs.
I laminated my cleaning system lists by just slipping them into a sheet protector. I use a dry erase marker to check off my list and clean it off when done with a paper towel. When I am satisfied with the list and don't feel it needs any tweeking I then close off the top with washi tape so there is no chance of it slipping out... however I have had these lists for several months without the tape on the top and they have never fallen out. I got the sheet protectors at Big Lots 20/$1,
Thank you so much! I wanted to make some flash cards for my toddler but didn’t want to buy a laminator. Will definitely try some of these hacks specially the 4th method.
Carson was so cute whispering all the words he knew. Awwww!
i was a teacher, too, and we had these really huge laminating contraceptions at the school district but the plastic wasn't too thick. A friend of mine later loan me a laminator his late mother had. It is super HEAVY...but the old stuff is so good, it worked really well...but i can't find the cord (it's a detachable) so i'm glad to have found your video!! :) until i find the stupid cord, which may not resurface anytime soon.
I didn't realize you were a teacher! I was wondering if you would ever do a video on a curriculum for us stay at home moms. I am currently staying at home with my 4 yr old and am just lost on where to begin with educating him at home so he is ready for kindergarten. he was in daycare up until about 3 months ago when i quit my job and relocated. Im so lost and don't want my son to pay for my lack of knowledge on how to home school! any advice or tips you can provide so he's not just sitting in the house doing the same things over and over again would be treaty appreciated!
Tay Jen Thanks for the suggestion, Tay!
I agree! My son is a few months younger than Carson and I'd love to hear/see what you do with him and what materials you use. He knows more at his age than many kids I know who are older than him. Great job! He's a smart one!
Wow! From one teacher to another, thanks for the tips! I usually use clear contact paper for laminating, but I will definitely keep these tips in mind! Also, I had no idea laminating machines were that affordable! I might just get one just to have! Thanks again!
I laminate everything with "self-adhesive laminating paper", I actually couldn't find the name of this thing on the instructions in this "paper"; they come in rolls and in my country I buy them in yards. Depending on the finish I want the thing to be laminated to have, I use the matte or shiny one. I use the hack of the transparent adhesive tape too. (I do not know if I made myself clear. English is not my first language).
You’re son is so cute how he whispers everything, daughter did that when she was a toddler lol
Great video! I just don't understand the 3rd tip, you said it was a teacher hack....However; any teacher would agree a laminator is much safer around kids than a hot iron. After configuring up the costs, it is much cheaper as well. Scotch brand laminators are only $20.00 at Wal-Mart, & all you have to do is turn it on and plug it in. A cheap Steam Iron is $25.00, then you have to add water to it AND have an ironing board. But to each their own, keep up the good work! 😀
Thank You for yr laminating Tips…. My cousin passed 2 weeks ago and I want to make prayer cards for her Celebration of Life! You helped me savw money…
I use that tape all the time. Just talked about it in my last dollar tree haul lol and we just used it to wrap our christmas gifts... gifts ad wrapping paper all came from dollar tree. :) Love it. I used to work there too its such an awesome place
For the iron method, can you just do it one side of the paper? (I’m making stickers, but ink wont dry so I just want to laminate the ink side.)
You are absolutely amazing! What great ideas! Especially love seeing Carson at the end. He is getting so big. What a cutie!
Anny Quail Thanks, Anny :) He says hi!
PRESCHOOL TEACHER HERE AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY LAMINATOR THAT I BOUGHT....I LITERALLY USE IT ON THE DAILY!!
Omg!!! This is the best video for diy laminator. It’s very helpful during this lockdown I wanted to do some interesting activities for my kids. This really helps me. Love love your videos. Your so inspiring. Love you 😘
Great tips I use the tape as well but I now know to use the iron for large projects. Carson is cuteness overload!!
I am freaking out...lol!! That iron the thermal sheets tip was great! I use my laminator all the time...love that thing. I will definitely have to try the tape trick. Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips.
I'm surprised you didn't mention the Dollar Tree Jot laminator sheets!
Vivien Larranaga do they carry them? bc I'm in need of some for a project
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I have a at home one. It is so cool! I use it for my kids stuff all the time! Great tips!!
Hi Katherine! Great tips. I've been watching your channel a long time but this is my first comment. Just wanted to share that laminators are pretty cheap. I got mine online from Office Depot for $12 because it was Black Friday.
Hooray for labels ! I have been using the packing tape method for years but I was glad to hear about these other options. : )
I just found this and yes, I did freak out, just now, about using laminating sheets with an iron!! What setting should I use for this? I want to try this as soon as possible!! Thanks for the great ideas!!!
i love the way carson just whispers those words.. cute, cute, cute
Love to laminate! I use the self-adhesive all the time :)
Kindercrafty This is something I would imagine you have a drawer of in your house, J!
I love your doitonadime videos, your ideas, tips and things amaze me every time. Thank you so much for sharing. Also, I love how clever your little boy is and oh so sweet! :)
Oh my gosh just discovered this video what great ideas!! The label and ironing method - wow!
Great tips! I have a question, since you're the expert ;) I am looking into the thermal laminating, but I am curious about laminating projects that are larger than 8.9x11", because that seems like all they sell. I have heard about using contact paper, but what if it's a sheet lets say as big as a poster board? Thanks for any info!
You can get cold press laminating material in anything up to 6 feet wide! You usually have to have a roller press (electric or manual) to apply the material without wrinkles and bubble. Just look up "cold laminator" in TH-cam to see the sort of thing.
What would you recommend for something a little bigger, 11x17?
I use that scotch laminator at work (nursing home activities director) but i totally use the tape method as well for smaller or less important projects.
Loved all of your tips, they will come in handy for the holidays!!🎄
Ohmygoodness....the thermal laminating tip!! THANK YOU! I had no idea this existed!
brightpurpleviking You are welcome. HUGS!
Your presentation skills are great. You can absorb viewers from start to end. Thanks!!!
First comment. You're always so clever. Keep your films coming we love them
Max W Thanks for your support, Max!
Hi, what temperature setting do you use for thermal laminating? Thanks!!!
You're very creative, thank you for sharing these ideas!
oh man, I really needed this video!!!!!!!! Just starting ESL online teaching and I need a lot of laminated visuals and props. thank you
I love my laminating machine, and best of all, it cost me 9 Euros (about 11 dollars)!! It works fine and the (off brand but great quality) pouches are super cheap as well.
Great tips and Carson is so smart! Of course he would be having such dedicated parents and one a teacher. Tfs
Hello there, I have a quick question, how do get the little labels to stick on wicker baskets? Or any other non even surface? You rock by the way:)
Hey this is the first video I see of yours I would like to see more about teaching kids I have an 7 months baby and I would love to teach him already !!..
what setting do you have the iron on?
Watching you from Italy. I love your channel. Thank you so much for sharing all your tips/suggestions & posts. Love to see more recipes for busy families~ I make your chicken/potatoes & green beans recipe all the time. Thanks so much!!!
Thank you for this video. So informative. I was wondering if you can cut the laminating pouches to fit smaller projects? Thanks
hi there! so im having trouble how can i make a toddler binder worksheets look so good when it needs to laminate, thankfully i saw your video. Thank you for this tutorials.
Very helpful. Thanks for sharing. Have an amazing day. 😊🎉
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Also keep an eye out for Amazon lightening deals. Over the summer they had a laminator and pouches for $12!
You're an angel for me. This helped me a lot. Btw can I use Self adhesive laminating sheets for making stickers?
Love the tape idea! ps It's not being cheap... it's being practically economical! :) Tx for the tips!
just found your site...many years later. Bet Carson is a Big Boy now! My question to you is: Have you ever laminated fabric? Found a less expensive way than the commercially made fusible vinyl?
Sometimes companies give teachers free laminating sheets. In MA, Flexcon donates the outer wraps, end rolls, and older stock to teachers.
Great tips! I did this too for years and would love to get a laminator 😇💜🌷🦋
Thanks a lot. this was very informative and the energy you have in the video made learning these things not a chore. you're probably a pretty good teacher haha
Thank you, I just ordered myself some laminating films and I will be using the iron method .
I just love your videos and your so uplifting, and so happy all the time.you make me want to giddy up and go.It's hard for me to do alot.I have progressive arthritis which caused a bulging disc and bone fragments in my lower back.
Great tips and I have used them all myself but I have a question … how can we laminate fabric ? Any ideas 💡?
You're a teacher, that explains a lot about you!!! lol
Thank you, those are great tips and also very easy. I bet you are an awesome teacher.
Clear Contact Paper when you want a matte finish.
Ramona Q I guess I have never bought the right contact paper. It always looks cloudy to me and I feel like I waste a lot (the excess edges). Would love to hear how you are making it work for you. Thank you so much for sharing
DoItOnaDime Idk. I've done it for... 15 years or so. Mostly for flashcards, and giant homemade colourforms/wall decals. It's significantly less expensive to use a laminating machine, as idiotic as _that_ sounds, but when I don't want the shine/glare, or the piece is too large, I use Contact Paper. I've not noticed clouding, but my eyeballs don't work so well. Maybe what I am seeing as matte, is cloudy, Idk! ( ◠‿◠ )
Ironing the pouches is a brilliant idea, btw.
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